What to do in West Ireland

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Galway featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
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

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

4/5(42 area reviews)

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.

Galway City Centre
City of Galway Ireland aerial view over the Claddagh district

Claddagh

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

Claddagh
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 Spanish Arch might round out your trip.

Latin Quarter
Aerial view on Ballyloughane Strand in Galway city, Ireland. High tide. Blue cloudy sky and ocean water. Popular area with amazing view and footpaths for walk close to Renmore residential area

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.

Renmore
Galway, Ireland 07-08-2022
Aerial view of Salthill promenade.

Salthill

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

Salthill
May 2016

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.

Newcastle

 

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