What to do in West Ireland

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Galway featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
Galway Cathedral featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Galway City Museum showing interior views
Galway Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Galway featuring tranquil scenes, heritage architecture and a park

Places to Visit in West Ireland

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What to do in West Ireland


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Galway Harbour which includes a river or creek, a marina and boating

Galway City Centre

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The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.

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Galway City Museum showing interior views

Latin Quarter

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Galway City Museum might round out your trip.

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Claddagh

Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

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Renmore

When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Salthill

If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

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Newcastle

While there might not be top attractions in Newcastle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center.

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