Sights in Galway

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sights in Galway : the essentials

Historical Monuments in Clifden

Kylemore Abbey

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Initially, this Benedictine abbey was a castle, owned by Mitchell Henry, who had it built for his wife Margaret. He was very much

Castles in Kinvara

Medieval Castle of Dunguaire

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I see that many have written about the castle itself and even acknowledging the nightly banquet, but few every really attend! I in

Historical Monuments in Galway

Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas

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I could not resist staying longer than planned just to visit this cathedral. In summer you can find someone playing the organ. The

Churches in Galway

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church

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This is the oldest parish church on the island, topped by a pyramid-shaped spire. It's on Market St, next to the craft booths sell

Ruins in Cong

Cong Abbey

Cong village is famous for being the main stage of The Quiet Man, but it keeps a few surprises for visitors. Cong Abbey, from the

Castles in Galway

Leamaneh Castle

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The ruins of the castle of Leamaneh are in the vicinity of the Bruren in County Clare, Island. The castle was originally a base wi

Abbeys in Galway

Ross Errilly Friary

This abbey was our first stop on our tour of Connemara. It's a complex of ruins from the 14th century, described as the most exten

Abbeys in Galway

Claregalway Abbey

One of the things we liked most about Ireland was driving along the roads, finding amazing monuments that we'd never heard of befo

Statues in Galway

Oscar and Eduard Wilde

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Castles in Galway

Lynch's Castle

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Castles in Oughterard

Aughnanure Castle

Historical Monuments in Athenry

Athenry

Historical Monuments in Galway

The Hall of the red Earl

Churches in Galway

La iglesia de St Nicholas y la ventana de Lynch

Castles in Athenry

Castillo de Athenry

Ruins in Athenry

Priorato Dominico de Athenry

Statues in Galway

The Connemara Giant

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Statues in Cong

Estatua del Hombre Tranquilo

Activities in Galway

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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Tour

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starting from

35.50 £

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From Galway: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour

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starting from

35.50 £

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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

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starting from

53.25 £

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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Full Day Tour

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starting from

35.50 £

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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express Trip

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starting from

31.95 £

The most popular destinations

Galway (city)

Athenry

Cong

Clifden

Kinvara