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Galway City
City of Tribes
Situated at the mouth of Galway Bay , this charming
and lively city is known as the “City of Tribes”.
Celebrated in Song and Story throughout the world,
this city with it’s vibrant culture takes centre stage as
Connaught’s largest city on the western seaboard.
With its working harbour, and many architectural relics SLEEP | EAT | MEET
from Medieval times, Galway city centre is a perfect Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway
place to ramble and explore. The streets of the city centre www.theconnacht.ie | 091 381200
are largely pedestrian friendly – and you can enjoy the www.facebook.com/theconnachthotel
many street acts that both entertain and delight. Ayre www.twitter.com/ConnachtHotel
square marks the city centre – a popular place to laze
about on the grass. Visit Galway’s lively Saturday Market Forster St, Galway
- one of the joyful experiences of life; a cornucopia of
smells, tastes and colour. There is quite a Mediterranean Galway’s newest oldest bar
influence to be felt in the town as Spain was for many
years Galway’s major trading partner. This can be seen Remarkable Whiskeys | Craft Beers
in the “Spanish Arch” and the coloring of Galway’s Live Music | Boutique Wines
locals with their dark hair and olive skin, an influence of
Moorish Spain. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner served daily
Galway is the perfect place to find a special gift with 091 376561 | www.anpucan.ie
many high quality craft shops and artisan foods to www.facebook.com/anpucan
choose from. Check out Galway’s Festival Calendar www.twitter.com/anpucangalway
and be sure to take in some of the celebrations if you
can – from the tastes of world renowned Galway Oyster Eyre Square, Galway
Festival to the excitement of the Galway International
Arts Festival – there’s something for everyone!
For a deep sea experience you can visit Galway
Atlantaquaria, the national aquarium, presents a
comprehensive view of the world of water, imaginatively
recreating natural habitats, from the seabed to local
rivers and lakes - even the city canals.
Here is the birthplace of the “Claddagh” ring, so named
after a picturesque fishing village of thatched cottages
just outside the town, that has since disappeared.
Rinville Park demense is an excellent amenity set around
a 16th century castle located just outside Oranmore near
Galway city. Here one can relax and enjoy a network of
woodland walks in beautiful surroundings, by the coast.
For the very best in Irish culture be sure to check out
whats playing at Galway’s vibrant theaters and arts
festivals. Here you will find Ireland’s only Irish language
theatre Taibhdhearc na Gallimhe as well as the world
renowned Druid and Town Hall theatre. Be amazed and
enthralled by Macnas, Ireland’s acclaimed performance
and spectacle company based in Galway. The annual
Galway International Arts Festival will blow your socks
off !
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City of Tribes
Situated at the mouth of Galway Bay , this charming
and lively city is known as the “City of Tribes”.
Celebrated in Song and Story throughout the world,
this city with it’s vibrant culture takes centre stage as
Connaught’s largest city on the western seaboard.
With its working harbour, and many architectural relics SLEEP | EAT | MEET
from Medieval times, Galway city centre is a perfect Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway
place to ramble and explore. The streets of the city centre www.theconnacht.ie | 091 381200
are largely pedestrian friendly – and you can enjoy the www.facebook.com/theconnachthotel
many street acts that both entertain and delight. Ayre www.twitter.com/ConnachtHotel
square marks the city centre – a popular place to laze
about on the grass. Visit Galway’s lively Saturday Market Forster St, Galway
- one of the joyful experiences of life; a cornucopia of
smells, tastes and colour. There is quite a Mediterranean Galway’s newest oldest bar
influence to be felt in the town as Spain was for many
years Galway’s major trading partner. This can be seen Remarkable Whiskeys | Craft Beers
in the “Spanish Arch” and the coloring of Galway’s Live Music | Boutique Wines
locals with their dark hair and olive skin, an influence of
Moorish Spain. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner served daily
Galway is the perfect place to find a special gift with 091 376561 | www.anpucan.ie
many high quality craft shops and artisan foods to www.facebook.com/anpucan
choose from. Check out Galway’s Festival Calendar www.twitter.com/anpucangalway
and be sure to take in some of the celebrations if you
can – from the tastes of world renowned Galway Oyster Eyre Square, Galway
Festival to the excitement of the Galway International
Arts Festival – there’s something for everyone!
For a deep sea experience you can visit Galway
Atlantaquaria, the national aquarium, presents a
comprehensive view of the world of water, imaginatively
recreating natural habitats, from the seabed to local
rivers and lakes - even the city canals.
Here is the birthplace of the “Claddagh” ring, so named
after a picturesque fishing village of thatched cottages
just outside the town, that has since disappeared.
Rinville Park demense is an excellent amenity set around
a 16th century castle located just outside Oranmore near
Galway city. Here one can relax and enjoy a network of
woodland walks in beautiful surroundings, by the coast.
For the very best in Irish culture be sure to check out
whats playing at Galway’s vibrant theaters and arts
festivals. Here you will find Ireland’s only Irish language
theatre Taibhdhearc na Gallimhe as well as the world
renowned Druid and Town Hall theatre. Be amazed and
enthralled by Macnas, Ireland’s acclaimed performance
and spectacle company based in Galway. The annual
Galway International Arts Festival will blow your socks
off !
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