County Galway and Galway City

Basic Facts about County Galway

Essential information on the Aran Islands Airports on the Aran Islands, small Irish airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to the Aran Islands Airports, what to expect and where to go from here.

Essential information on Connemara Regional Airport, small Irish airport used for scheduled passenger flights to the Aran Islands. How to get to Connemara Regional Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.

Essential information on Galway Airport in Carnmore (County Galway), one of Ireland's airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to Galway Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.

A list of Galway pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.

Growing from a castle built by Richard de Burgo in the 13th century, Galway soon became home and main trading post to some of the richest Anglo-Norman merchant families. Today, the city is dominated by youth - Ireland has one of the youngest populations in Europe in general and Galway can boast a sizeable student population in addition.

If you want to experience Killary Harbor, Ireland's only fjord, you can simply drive along the coastal road and look across the water. A far better way to enjoy the landscape is from the water. You can enjoy the panorama unfolding with all senses, take time out from driving and simply enjoy.

You'll have to stop at Kylemore Abbey if you are in the vicinity, even if just for a quick snapshot of the main building from across the lake. A closer look might have you wondering what the fuss is all about, but the first impression counts!

Connemara, the rugged landscape north-west of Galway City, has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland. An ideal place to go if you want to experience the "real Ireland". This image gallery takes you into Ireland's "wild west".

For the sumemr of 2008 the Galway City Museum has revisited the Kennedy visit. To mark the 45th anniversary and maybe to attract the odd US tourist trying to escape the (up to now) dismal Irish summer.

Official tourism website for the Irish West, the Connacht counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Official website of the City of Galway, includes information on arts and cultural events.

The Burren Yoga Centre offers retreats and yoga instructions on all levels.