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Athenry Castle Athenry, Co. Galway |
The great fortress and walled town of Athenry played a vital role in the Anglo-Norman control of East Connaught. Construction of the castle can be dated to between 1235-41 and was undertaken by Meiler de Bermingham after... more
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Ross Abbey Headford, Co. Galway |
The story goes, that during the reign of Archbishop MacHugh a great plague "The Black Death" was rampant in Ireland and it was particularly bad in the Tuam area. Many people had contracted the plague and the pr... more
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Barna Golf and Country Club Corboley, Barna/Bearna, Co. Galway |
Located approx. 8km from Galway, and 3km north of Bearna village, this golf course is set in typical rugged Connemara countryside with fairways constructed between rocks and heather. The course was designed to suit all a... more
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Galway Arts Centre 47 Dominick Street, Galway |
Galway Arts Centre's building at 47 Dominick Street was built in the 1840s as a residence for the Persse Family. The most famous member of the family was Lady Augusta Gregory, of Coole Park, playwright, Abbey Theatr... more
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Glengowla Mines Oughterard, Co. Galway |
Adequate parking and a nice shop (lots of rocks, minerals and interesting associated gifts to buy, many using the local rocks . The owner and his staff are very welcoming and enthusiastic and theres no pressure so you ca... more
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Galway Tourist Office 1 Victoria Place, Eyre Square, Galway |
is the official tourism board for Galway. Their website offers special travel values, trip planning, background information on the region, accomodations, and ideas on things to do and see. They also have an extensive... more
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Roundstone Sea Angling Centre Roundstone, Connemara, Co. Galway |
This centre is situated in possibly the most scenic area of Connemara, providing a real treat for the enthusiastic angler. The waters around Roundstone offer some of the best...
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Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering Coole Park, Gort, Galway |
Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory played a pivotal role in the 19th-century Irish literary reawakening. Translator of Irish legends and folklore, writer of comedies and fantasies, director for the Abbey Theatre, and lifelong... more
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Maam Cross October Fair Maam Cross, Galway |
One of the most interesting events in County Galway, the annual Maam Cross October Fair gives a glimpse into the past. Sheep, cattle, donkeys and the area's most treasured resource, Connemara Ponies, are bargained o... more
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Kennys Art Gallery High St, Galway |
, just published. From the first page, there is a headiness about this book that is only matched by the down to earth realities of the rural life at the time. This contrast is gloriously illustrated in his first booking ... more
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