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Claddagh Ring Museum,
No 1 Quay Street, Co Galway |
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Claddagh Ring Museum described as "the
smallest museum in Europe with the
biggest gift shop". It proudly houses
some of the very first
Claddagh rings
made by Goldsmiths Nicholas Burge,
Richard Joyce and George Robinson these
are from 1700-1800. It also displays the
"worlds smallest
Claddagh ring" which is
on the top of a tailor's pin. |
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Coole Park, Gort, Co Galway |
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Coole Park, Gort, Co Galway home to the National Parks & Wildlife
Service which, together with the adjoining Garryland, is a Nature
Reserve of approximately 405 hectares (1000 acres). Coole Park is
part of the Coole-Garryland Complex Special Area of Conservation
(site code SAC 252), which is situated in a low-lying karstic
limestone area west of Gort, County Galway. |
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Dunguaire Castle,
Kinvara, Co Galway |
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Dunguaire Castle,
Kinvara was built around 1500,
for the O' Hynes family.The first record
of Kinvara, as a market place dates back
to 1615, when Oliver Martyn, residing in
Dunguaire Castle was granted a licence
to hold a Saturday market in Kinvara.
During the 1600's, access to Kinvara
would have been a lot easier by sea than
by land and as a result of the growth in
business and commerce in Galway. |
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Dunsandle Castle and Woods,
Co Galway |
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Dunsandle Castle was built in the 15th
Century by the De Burgos, a Norman
family of that area. The reasons for
building it at that position were good
arable grazing land, elevated /
strategic site and proximity of castles
(18 castles between Craughwell and
Kiltullagh). |
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Eyre Square, Co
Galway |
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Eyre Square (renamed John F Kennedy
Park) ; was officially presented to the
city in 1710 by Mayor Edward Eyre, from
whom it took its name. It was renamed in
1965 "Kennedy Memorial Park" in honour
of US President John F. Kennedy, who
visited Galway city shortly before his
assassination in 1963. |
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Galway Cathedral, Co
Galway |
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Gaway Cathedral situated on the banks of
the River Corrib in Galway city is the
most recently built of Europe's great
stone cathedrals, and is the centre of a
vibrant community.Inside
the visitor can see the impressive dome
and magnificent windows and paintings.
Galway Cathedral is the seat of
the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora. |
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Kylemore
Abbey
& Victorian Walled Gardens,
Connemara, Co Galway |
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Kylemore Abbey in
Connemara is nestled
at the base of Druchruach Mountain
(1,736ft) on the northern shore of Lough
Pollacappul, the heart of the Connemara
Mountains.
Originally built in 1867 .Today
it is open to
visitors all year and the main areas to
be visited are; the Abbey, the Gothic
Church, the Victorian Walled Gardens,
the Craft Shop, Pottery studio,
Restaurant and Tea Rooms as well as the
Lake and Woodland walks. |
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Portumna Castle & Gardens |
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Portumna Castle
was built prior to 1618 by
Richard de Burgo (Burke), the 4th Earl
of Clanricarde, and a member of the
Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family.
Located in eastern County Galway near
the north shore of Lough Derg, the
partially-fortified castle is Jacobean
in design. The immense structure is
built in a rectangular block with a
tower on each corner |
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Other Attractions in Galway
Athenry Castle built in 1249 by Meiller de Bermingham. The castle
has been recently restored using techniques of that era. Guided
tours available during Summer months. Athenry is one of the most
notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland.
Athenry Heritage Centre
profiles the 13th
Century Norman Castle and Dominican Priory, 14th
Century Town Walls - complete with towers and the
North Gate and the 15th Century Market Cross.
Kirwan's Lane, Galway City. One of
the last remaining late Medieaval Lanes.
Galway City Museum, is
situated behind the Spannish Arch in Galway City and
gives a view into the history and heritage that
belongs to Galway. Mill
Museum, Tuam The Aran Islands
Galway Bay The Twelve Bens
mountain range in Connemara popular with hill walkers. The Spanish Arch, Co
Galway The Spanish
Arch was built in 1584 and is located on
the banks of the river Corrib. It was
designed to protect the quays, an
extension of the famous city walls.
Today The Spanish Arch is home to the
Galway City Museum, which nestles into
one of its impressive walls.
Tropical Butterfly Centre, Carraroe,
Connemara, Co Galway |
