Tommy's Guidebook

Tommy

Joined in 2013

Tommy's Guidebook

On our doorstep (within 1-4km)

Grealy's Tyre Centre Galway

1.6km Local shop and petrol station. Bakery, coffee ready made meals and deli counter.

Grealy's Tyre Centre Galway

1.6km Local shop and petrol station. Bakery, coffee ready made meals and deli counter.

Oranmore Farm

0.65km Produce of Raman’s adjacent farm is on sale and payment is via honesty box. (Electronic payments catered for also).

Oranmore Farm

0.65km Produce of Raman’s adjacent farm is on sale and payment is via honesty box. (Electronic payments catered for also).

Rinville Park

2.1km

26 locals recommend

Rinville Park

26 locals recommend

2.1km

Seahorse Cafe

2.6km Rinville Pier (swimming spot)

Seahorse Cafe

2.6km Rinville Pier (swimming spot)

Galway Bay Sailing Club

2.6km

Galway Bay Sailing Club

2.6km

Galway Bay Golf Resort

3.4km

17 locals recommend

Galway Bay Golf Resort

Renville Court

17 locals recommend

3.4km

Rinville Point

4.1km - walk the last 1.5km

Rinville Point

4.1km - walk the last 1.5km

Sightseeing

Coole Park

81 locals recommend

Coole Park

81 locals recommend

Salthill Prom

52 locals recommend

Salthill Prom

52 locals recommend

Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower

27 locals recommend

Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower

27 locals recommend

Aillwee Cave

Cave Tour and Birds of Prey Centre

157 locals recommend

Aillwee Cave

157 locals recommend

Cave Tour and Birds of Prey Centre

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

176 locals recommend

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey

176 locals recommend

Connemara National Park

Cliffs of Moher Experience

The Burren

Doolin Cave

83 locals recommend

Doolin Cave

83 locals recommend

City/town information

Oranmore

Our lovely local village. Nice pubs. Restaurants include Indian, Chinese, Italian, Fish & Chips, Mexican & Pizza. Supermarkets are Joyce's, Tesco, Lidl & Aldi.

19 locals recommend

Oranmore

19 locals recommend

Our lovely local village. Nice pubs. Restaurants include Indian, Chinese, Italian, Fish & Chips, Mexican & Pizza. Supermarkets are Joyce's, Tesco, Lidl & Aldi.

Clarinbridge

The Village of Clarinbridge is south of Oranmore, on the Galway to Gort Road, close to the head of Dunbulcaun Bay, the most easterly inlet of Galway Bay. The name Clarinbridge derives from the bridge across the Clarin River and the river took its name from the plank bridge that succeeded the original hurdle crossing. Beside the Clarinbridge River there is an earthwork which is reputed to have been a medieval fortification. On the east coast close to the Ballynamanagh bridge, is Dunbulcaun, a ringfort with a motte-type, central mound. Clarinbridge is famous worldwide for it's Oyster Festival in September of each year. The sea has played, and continues to play a pivotal role in the life of Clarinbridge. From our shallow, sheltered shores come our most famous export, the renowed Clarinbridge Oyster. September 1st ends the oysters honeymoon and the eating season opens with the Gala Oyster Celebration in the festival marquee. That's when oyster lovers have headed for Clarinbridge for over 50 years, to sample what are recognised as "probably the most succulent Oysters in the World!"

9 locals recommend

Clarinbridge

9 locals recommend

The Village of Clarinbridge is south of Oranmore, on the Galway to Gort Road, close to the head of Dunbulcaun Bay, the most easterly inlet of Galway Bay. The name Clarinbridge derives from the bridge across the Clarin River and the river took its name from the plank bridge that succeeded the original hurdle crossing. Beside the Clarinbridge River there is an earthwork which is reputed to have been a medieval fortification. On the east coast close to the Ballynamanagh bridge, is Dunbulcaun, a ringfort with a motte-type, central mound. Clarinbridge is famous worldwide for it's Oyster Festival in September of each year. The sea has played, and continues to play a pivotal role in the life of Clarinbridge. From our shallow, sheltered shores come our most famous export, the renowed Clarinbridge Oyster. September 1st ends the oysters honeymoon and the eating season opens with the Gala Oyster Celebration in the festival marquee. That's when oyster lovers have headed for Clarinbridge for over 50 years, to sample what are recognised as "probably the most succulent Oysters in the World!"

Kinvarra

Beautiful scenery, an enviable Atlantic location with plenty to do, lots of housing options and access to both Galway city and Co Clare add up to a West of Ireland wonder. Close to Galway city lies Kinvara, a stunning seaside village with its own 16th-century castle and a whole lot of charm. With a small population of just over 1,500, it's the perfect size to maintain a friendly, village appeal while also growing as more and more people opt to move in. Marian Hastings is a Kinvara local who has, she confesses, “pretty much always lived here.” Hastings' parents moved to the area in the 1990s, from the UK. “They were looking for a slower pace of life – my mum used to visit Kinvara as a child in the 1950s and 1960s.” Hastings makes a great case for a relocation to the seaside village, extolling the virtues of its scenery and its community. “I feel so lucky to live here,” she says. “It's one of the most beautiful places in Ireland.” Aesthetics aside, there's more to Kinvara than meets the eye. “As well as its outrageous good looks, Kinvara has a really varied and vibrant community,” Hastings declares. “There are lots of local clubs and organisations for all kinds of interests: music, art, running, sea swimming … There's a Men's Shed and, for kids, there are a lot more options than there were when I was small: sports clubs, dance lessons, CoderDoJo and Scouts, too.”

85 locals recommend

Kinvarra

85 locals recommend

Beautiful scenery, an enviable Atlantic location with plenty to do, lots of housing options and access to both Galway city and Co Clare add up to a West of Ireland wonder. Close to Galway city lies Kinvara, a stunning seaside village with its own 16th-century castle and a whole lot of charm. With a small population of just over 1,500, it's the perfect size to maintain a friendly, village appeal while also growing as more and more people opt to move in. Marian Hastings is a Kinvara local who has, she confesses, “pretty much always lived here.” Hastings' parents moved to the area in the 1990s, from the UK. “They were looking for a slower pace of life – my mum used to visit Kinvara as a child in the 1950s and 1960s.” Hastings makes a great case for a relocation to the seaside village, extolling the virtues of its scenery and its community. “I feel so lucky to live here,” she says. “It's one of the most beautiful places in Ireland.” Aesthetics aside, there's more to Kinvara than meets the eye. “As well as its outrageous good looks, Kinvara has a really varied and vibrant community,” Hastings declares. “There are lots of local clubs and organisations for all kinds of interests: music, art, running, sea swimming … There's a Men's Shed and, for kids, there are a lot more options than there were when I was small: sports clubs, dance lessons, CoderDoJo and Scouts, too.”

Galway

With a mix of bohemian cool and traditional culture, this western city on the edge of the Atlantic has a well-deserved reputation as one of Ireland’s most enjoyable destinations.

73 locals recommend

Galway

73 locals recommend

With a mix of bohemian cool and traditional culture, this western city on the edge of the Atlantic has a well-deserved reputation as one of Ireland’s most enjoyable destinations.

Galway City Museum

Recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for ten years running Galway City Museum has also secured Full Accreditation status from the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland – meeting 34 out of 34 wide ranging museum good practice standards. Visit and be inspired!

141 locals recommend

Galway City Museum

Spanish Parade

141 locals recommend

Recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for ten years running Galway City Museum has also secured Full Accreditation status from the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland – meeting 34 out of 34 wide ranging museum good practice standards. Visit and be inspired!