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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.

Towns and Localities in County Galway.

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.

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.

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.