Galway City:
Galway City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Visitors contribute a lot to the life of the city and are welcomed by Galwegians for doing so.
Galway is famous for its many festivals from the 'Galway Races', 'Galway Arts Festival', Ballinasloe Horse Fair culminating in the famous 'galway & Clarinbridge Oyster Festivals'.
A free newspaper which contains details of whats happening in the city The Galway Advertiser comes onto the streets every Thursday and its worth picking up a copy partcularly for up to the minute details about entertainment.
Golf Information:
When it comes to great golf, Galway has it wrapped up. No more than 10 minutes away, you have the 'Conemara Isles Golf Club'. With the sea coming into play on 6 holes it tends to make this challenging course that bit more interesting. 'Barna Golf and Country Club' is situated 15 minutes away. You will enjoy an exilarating round of golf onthis challenging course which involves a battle against the rugged, moody and dramatic surroundings. Founded in 1845, 'Galway Golf Club', which is just 20 minutes away, is the oldest most distinguished golf club in Galway city. The championship P.G.A. course of 'Galway Bay Golf & Country Club' (35 minutes away) serves a magnificent challenge to all golfers combining captivating views with every natural characteristic for the true golfing purist.Other courses within a 30 minute drive are:'Glenlo Abbey Golf Club', 'Oughtarard Golf Club' and 'Conemara Golf Club'.
The Aran Islands:
The Aran Islands can be visited by boat from Ros a Véil (5 minutes away) or by plane from Inverin Airport (3 minutes away).
Other Activities:
Beautiful Beach walks (Conemara Way), Health Farm, Views of Cliffs of Moher & Aran Islands, Wildlife for the keen photographer.