GALWAY ATTRACTIONS & HOTELS

Galway, sits at the end of Galway Bay , head-on to the Atlantic with America the next stop. So many Galway men & women have emigrated to the USA that Boston is often referred to as 'Galway West' ! Galway is a delightful city with a medieval feel about it.

Columbus set sail for the Americas from the Spanish Arch in Galway. It is a beautiful spot with the River Corrib flowing by. The Claddagh , just over the bridge from the Spanish Arch , was once one of the oldest fishing villages in Ireland, going back to the time of St Columba around 500 AD. It is most famous for the Claddagh ring.

There are plenty of attractions to add to the enjoyment of your visit. There is the famous Galway Races which is a must for horse racing enthusiasts. For the more culturally minded there is the Druid Theatre and the Galway Arts Festival.

For those that love stunning scenery, Connemara and the Aran Islands are for you. To enjoy them to the full, try one of the many fabulous country house hotels in County Galway.

For lovers of Connemara Pony, don't miss the Clifden Connemara Pony Show.

There are many beautiful Galway & County Galway hotels available for you. Here are a few suggestions:

The Ardilaun Hotel is a Galway institution, set in beautiful gardens.

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is a fine 4 star luxury castle hotels in Ireland in the heart of Connemara in County Galway.

Further west is the Clifden Abbeyglen Castle Hotel set in a commanding position close to where the first trans-Atlantic flight by Alcock & Brown landed.

Visit Galway & Connemara before you head over to London for the Olympics.