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| Galway, West, Ireland |
Galway, with its cobbled streets and historic buildings, is a vibrant and sophisticated city, considered by some to be Ireland’s capital of the arts, and hosts many colourful festivals. Capital of Galway County, the city with a population of 71,983 (2006 census), is a magnet for tourists, wishing to experience the ‘real’ Ireland, with many areas of the county maintaining Irish language and traditions!! Galway is also the gateway to the mid-west, where you can experience Ireland’s wildest and remote regions of the rugged, windswept Connemara and the Aran Islands, just 50 kilometres offshore!!
Ireland’s fastest growing city, Galway has become a thriving centre, whilst still maintaining a laid back vibe!! The city has grown despite many set backs caused by external forces, from the first Viking visit in 927 A.D., to the Normans in 1235, and the fires that decimated the wooden town in 1473 and 1500, to the present day, where the city is a delightful combination of history and 20th century prosperity!! Originally a medieval walled settlement, the heart of the city is compact and easy to walk around. Wander past the medieval walls, Eyre Square, Lynch’s Castle, the Long Walk and the Spanish Arch. Come and see some of our festivals, delight in Shop Street, where you can relax on our ‘cappuccino strip’, soak up the atmosphere, listen to the buskers, and decide which pub for lunch!! Or maybe plan the next attraction, will it be the Galway Market, held each Saturday, besides the St. Nicholas Catholic Church, the largest remaining medieval church in Ireland, or a quick visit to the museum, or maybe a delightful boat trip on the River Corrib!! It’s all here, it’s a delight, kick back and enjoy the ‘Irishness’ of it all!!
For your information.
The Jazz Festival – February.
Cuirt Literature Festival – Easter.
Galway Art Festival – early to mid July.
Galway Race Festival – the last week in July.
Barboro Children’s Festival – October.
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Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre
Galway
 |  Excellently located on the N6, just 10 minutes drive from Galway City, this modern Superior Hotel with Leisure Club will suit the business or leisure traveller and is very family friendly as well. |
Corrib Great Southern Hotel
Galway
 |  The Corrib Great Southern Hotel is superbly situated on the outskirts of Galway City overlooking the picturesque Galway Bay. The hotel has great facilities and is a good base from which to explore the beautiful countryside of the West of Ireland.
It is a perfect location and will suit both busin... |
Days Hotel
Galway
|  Days Hotel is a large, newly refurbished hotel. It has excellent access to the City Centre and plenty of complimentary parking. The hotel offers a friendly welcome and personal service and together with their great range of amenities and facilities, makes this a good choice for both business and l... |
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Introduction to Ireland
7 days |  Dublin and the scenic best of the Irish Republic await you on this beautiful journey, a top seller. In Dublin enjoy an afternoon orientation drive around this vibrant city. A scenic ride through horse-racing country leads you to the National Stud and then to Limerick. Next, savour the breathtaking v... |
Best of Ireland and Scotland
14 days |  This tour is suitable for both seasoned and first-time travellers who want a comprehensive tour of Ireland and Scotland. At first glance it appears a very busy tour but there are enough two night stays and leisurely driving days to make it enjoyable. Starting in Dublin and ending in Edinburgh also... |
Country Roads of Ireland
12 days |  This is a great tour for those wanting to experience both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The tour starts in Dublin and then travels north alongside the beautiful Mountains of Mounre to Belfast. Continue along the coast to Carrickfergs and Ballygally Bay. From there to Derry, stopp... |
Ireland
8 days |  Ireland is famous for Guinness, the Blarney Stone, good music and craic! Take in many of the famous sights on this fantastic jaunt around the country. Enjoy cosmopolitan Dublin and its many bars, learn about the tragic history of "the troubles" in Belfast and Londonderry, before enjoying the scenery... |
Irish Highlights
7 days |  Irish Highlights tour features all the main attractions throughout the southern areas of Ireland, a very impressive and scenic region with quaint towns of thatched roof's, gigantic cliffs and medieval cities.
Ireland has something for everyone and this tour enables you to experience all the nooks a... |
Irish Explorer
9 days | Explore the Emerald Isle in depth; beginning in Dublin with an orientation drive that introduces you to the major attractions. Head to Northern Ireland and drive through the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick to the vibrant city of Belfast. Continue north and pass castles and tower ruins, stopping f... |
Focus on Ireland
8 days | The Focus on Ireland Tour is a good tour for those wanting to see exactly what Ireland has to offer. The Tour heads west from Dublin travelling to Galway, then down through the West Coast to Limerick and the thatched cottages of Adare. From there to Killarney for a three night stay where you will ... |
Wonders of Britain & Ireland
12 days |  Through the cities of London, Bath, Salisbury, Dublin and Oxford, experience the Britain and Ireland of a simpler time. On this tour see medieval castles and churches that have stood for centuries, admire Ireland's breathtaking Ring of Kerry and stand in awe before the mysterious Stonehenge.
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Irish Experience
11 days |  Experience the Emerald Isle as you visit both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Magnificent sights include the impressive basalt columns of the Giants Causeway, Galway Bay, the Antrim Coast and the Lake District, before exploring the coveted cities of Belfast, Dublin, Londonderry, Omagh and Limerick.
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Best of Ireland
10 days | The Best of Ireland tour is a great way to get an overview of Ireland and it's many towns. With 10 days to explore all the major towns & cities whilst enjoying the country side as you travel and seeing numerous attractions along the way.
Beginning in the capital Dublin & heading south to Waterford ... |
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