Galway Christmas Market
Christmas isn’t just celebrated in Dublin: Galway also has its own Christmas market! Called the “Galway Christmas Market” in English, it’s one…
County Galway : Must-See Attractions
Drumharsna Castle
Drumharsna Castle is a pretty 16th-century Irish tower house near Ardrahan in County Galway. Magnificent in its own right, it tells a…
The Galway Greyhound
The Galway Sportsground is a sports stadium in Galway, mainly reserved for greyhound racing and rugby union. Built in 1927, it's one…
The Roundstone Bog
On the R341 road between Ballyconneely and Roundstone in County Galway, you'll pass an impressive peat bog. The latter, nicknamed "Roundstone Bog",…
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Just a stone's throw from the Guinness Storehouse is Pearse Lyons Distillery, an Irish whiskey and gin distillery housed in... a church!…
Galway Cathedral
Galway Cathedral is one of the Irish city's most notable monuments. With its striking dark stonework and green copper dome, it is…
Gleninagh Castle
Gleninagh Castle is one of those gigantic ruined fortresses that haunt Ireland’s highlands. Located in County Galway, this 16th-century square tower was…
The Cromwell Fort
Cromwell Fort is a former military fortress, built on the orders of Oliver Cromwell. Situated by the sea on the island of…
Athenry Castle
Athenry Castle is a magnificent fortress built in the heart of the town of the same name. Open to visitors, the château…
Kells Abbey
Kells Abbey is famous for being the site of the famous "Book of Kells" manuscript, a masterpiece of medieval calligraphy and illumination.…