Cathy’s guidebook
Food scene and culture
Oranmore
Galway City
On a warm summer’s evening, you will find hundreds of young people soaking up the atmosphere by the Spanish Arch.
98 locals recommend
Spanish Arch
2 The Long WalkOn a warm summer’s evening, you will find hundreds of young people soaking up the atmosphere by the Spanish Arch.
https://galway2020.ie/en/programme/
Galway 2020, City of Culture please use link above to see amazing itinerary ☘️
73 locals recommend
Galway
https://galway2020.ie/en/programme/
Galway 2020, City of Culture please use link above to see amazing itinerary ☘️
Beautiful historical Abbey and gardens , be prepared to spend at least half a day visiting this fabulous place in a majestic location. Has a lovely cafe with great food.
Mitchell's Cafe
Beautiful historical Abbey and gardens , be prepared to spend at least half a day visiting this fabulous place in a majestic location. Has a lovely cafe with great food.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
need to spend a day as lots to see and explore
Sightseeing
Connemara Loop
Connemara Loop
Kinvara
Beautiful Kinvara with great restaurants and home to Dunguaire Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Ballyvaughan
Traught Beach
Galway Cathedral
Aillwee Cave
Lahinch
Eyre Square
Eyre SquareCoole Park
Famously, Christopher Columbus worshipped here in 1477, before going on to “discover” the New World.
16 locals recommend
St. Nicholas, Market
3 Church LnFamously, Christopher Columbus worshipped here in 1477, before going on to “discover” the New World.
At least one walk along the Salthill prom, with its fantastic views of Galway Bay, should be on everyone’s bucket list. But be careful not to miss a gorgeous little park, tucked in between two of the resort’s hotels.
52 locals recommend
Salthill Prom
At least one walk along the Salthill prom, with its fantastic views of Galway Bay, should be on everyone’s bucket list. But be careful not to miss a gorgeous little park, tucked in between two of the resort’s hotels.
Claddagh Quay
Claddagh QuayKicking the wall at the half-way point of a walk, before turning back, is a tradition which goes back through the generations. It’s said to bring good luck. In 2012, someone came up with the bright idea of putting a collection box for charity at the “kicking wall” The harder you kick the more the locals enjoy 😀
Upper Salthill Rd (Diving Board) station
Kicking the wall at the half-way point of a walk, before turning back, is a tradition which goes back through the generations. It’s said to bring good luck. In 2012, someone came up with the bright idea of putting a collection box for charity at the “kicking wall” The harder you kick the more the locals enjoy 😀
Cong (Irish: Conga, from Cúnga Fheichín meaning "Saint Feichin's narrows") is a village straddling the borders of County Galway and County Mayo, in Ireland.
A beautiful town famous for its association with the filming of the Quiet Man film, with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
Castleview
CastleviewCong (Irish: Conga, from Cúnga Fheichín meaning "Saint Feichin's narrows") is a village straddling the borders of County Galway and County Mayo, in Ireland.
A beautiful town famous for its association with the filming of the Quiet Man film, with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
Lahinch Beach
Ennistymon RoadFabulous surfing 🏄🏽♀️
Connemara National Park
beautiful walks ,nestled by majestic ⛰️
Burren Perfumery
Set deep in the Burren National park, had a great coffee shop☘️
A must see place in Connemara.
The most beautiful Abbey and gardens ,nestled between mountains and lakes give yourself plenty of time to explore ☘️
176 locals recommend
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore AbbeyA must see place in Connemara.
The most beautiful Abbey and gardens ,nestled between mountains and lakes give yourself plenty of time to explore ☘️
A Beautiful walk in the park up over the ridge,about 2.5 hours followed by tea and chocolate brownies at Harrys.
50 locals recommend
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
A Beautiful walk in the park up over the ridge,about 2.5 hours followed by tea and chocolate brownies at Harrys.
Food scene
PoppySeed Clarinbridge
PORTERHOUSE
Dublin RoadThe Pier Head Bar & Restaurant
The QuayGreat seafood chowder and a pint guiness,what's not to like
24 locals recommend
Paddy Burkes Bar & Restaurant
Main StreetGreat seafood chowder and a pint guiness,what's not to like
Beautiful rustic setting ,watch the catch of the day arrive as you dine !!
79 locals recommend
Linnane's Lobster Bar
Beautiful rustic setting ,watch the catch of the day arrive as you dine !!
Armorica Restaurant, wine bar & Accommodation
an tSráid MhórGood food x
Raftery's Rest
family friendly restaurant.