County Galway Hotels Tourist Information & Visitor Guide
To watch the sun set over Galway Bay is one of life's must-do's as is tasting the famous Oysters. One of Ireland's many beautiful regions, County Galway encompasses Connemara, famous for its ponies and has the Aran Islands just off it's coast. The vibrant city of Galway is an ideal city break for those who enjoy great restaurants, excellent shops and fun bars.
County Galway Highlights
- Thoor Ballylee - a tower set by a stream’s edge and home to the famous poet, W B Yeats
- Altantaquaria - follow the trail of the famed Galway Salmon on its journey from the Corrib River to Galway Bay and beyond
- Dan O'Hara's Homestead - the restored cottage of Dan O’Hara, a tenant farmer who was evicted and forced into emigration
- Kennedy Memorial Park, Galway -named in honour of US President John F. Kennedy, who visited Galway city shortly before his assassination in 1963
- Spanish Arch, Galway- the Spanish Arch built in 1584, stands on the left bank of the River Corrib and houses the city museum
- Connemara National Park - a unique area of heathland and bog with an extensive collection of unusual flora and fauna
- Aran Islands - weathered monuments on awesome cliffs, great labyrinths of limestone, meandering walls, patchwork fields and quiet beaches
Plan your visit to County Galway
- County Galway Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in County Galway
- County Galway Attractions - browse a list of sightseeing attractions in County Galway
- County Galway Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
