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Are a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay. Off the west coast of Ireland. The largest island is Inishmore. The middle and second-largest is Inishmaan. And the smallest and most eastern is Inisheer.

Is a heritage town, with the Heritage Centre. The great three-storey tower, surrounded by defensive walls, is entered at first-floor level through an unusual decorated doorway. Recently re-roofed, the interior contains an audio visual room and exhibition. Access to ground floor of Castle for people with disabilities.

An attractive little town, on the N63, is situated by the River Suck, which forms the county boundary with County Roscommon, and thus is an ideal base for the angler. The best of the trout fishing is from early in the season to about mid-June. The average size of the trout is said to be approximately 0. The best of the mayfly hatch is from Rookhill downstream.

Barna Woods is located to the East of Barna and approximately 3 miles from Galway city centre. It has the last natural growing oaks in the west of Ireland. The woods are a conservation area, owned by the Galway County Council. A wonderful place for a quiet country walk. Bearna Golf and Country Club. Towns and Localities in County Galway.

12 Cuan Glas, Bishop O Donnell Rd. , Galway City, Co. College Rd, Galway City, Co. 12 bedroom Tudor style guesthouse on College Road, just two minute walk to Eyre Square in Galway City Centre. College Road , Galway City, Co. Maree Road, Oranmore, Co. Salthill, Salthill, Co. Salthill, Salthill, Co.

Carna, in the heart of Gaeltacht on the shores of Galway Bay. Currach are traditional rowing boats still much used in the Aran Islands and all along the west coast. They are made of wooden slats which are then covered in several layers of tar. In the olden days they would have been covered in hide. They are versatile boats, able to carry large heavy loads as they are so buoyant. Towns and Localities in County Galway.

Is situated in the South of Connemara on the coast of Galway Bay. Galway Hookers at Feile an Doilin. Coral Beach - Tra an Doilin. Tra an Doilin - Coral Beach. The blue flag beach is noted for its very fine coral. The beach is lifeguarded throughout the bathing season. It is an excellent area to bring snorkellers and novice divers, while allowing the more experienced divers do their own thing. The captured Giant at Feile an Doilin.

Given its location, Claregalway has taken advantage of its prime site for development, growing from a quite agricultural village on the western sea board, to a dynamic, vibrant location and one of the fastest growing tow. The Nine Arches Bridge at Claregalway. Towns and Localities in County Galway.

Kilcolgan Castle is located on the banks of the Kilcolgan river, over-looking Galway Bay. The castle which dates from the 11th Century was rebuilt by the St. George Family in the late 18th Century. It has been extensively but sensitively refurbished by the late Hon. Gustafson von Hillerstamm and now hosted by his daughter Karen. They feed by pumping 1-6 litres of water through their gills every day - the equivalent of a human drinking a large public swimming pool every day.