Some of the historic and regional attractions.:
*Aran islands*,It is a place steeped in emmense cultural heritage and history. Gaelic language is the first language of its residents. It is considered the foothold of Irish culture *Connemara* has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland.'Connemara* is a savage beauty', Oscar Wilde* A visit to Ireland and Connemara is not complete without experiencing the beauty and tranquillity that is Kylemore Abbey & Garden. *The Burren* A unique limestone plateau,It contains dozens of megalithic tombs and celtic crosses and a ruined Cistercian Abbey from the 12th century, Corcomroe. This area is especially beautiful in spring with its abundant rare wild flowers. * The Cliffs of Moher * are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare.O'Brien's Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs.From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins, the Maum Turk Mountains.
Some leisure activities, events and amenities.:
Some leisure activities, events and amenities. * Horse riding, Hill walking, Windsurfing, Sailing, Swimming, Scuba diving, Angling, Golf, Cycling, Tennis. * Galway Annual Festivals include the Galway races Horse Racing Festival, the world famous Galway Arts Festival,the Galway & clarenbridge Oyster Festival, the Galway fleadh Film Festival, Writers Festival. * Amenities include Beaches, National atlantaquarium,Salthill promenade, Indoor Swimming pools and Leisure Centres, Multiplex Cinema, Bowling, Coole Park Visitors Centre, Connemara National Park
Golf Information: :
The following are some of the popular golf clubs in the region. * Galway Golf Club, Salthill, Galway. This popular course with its well designed rolling fairways are bounded by mature woodlands and the spectacular seascape of Galway Bay. * Galway Bay Golf & Country Club & Hotel, Renville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. This well known coarse was designed by World Cup player Christy O'Connor Jr. * Connemara Golf Club Ballyconneely, Clifden, Co.Galway. This is a sand based links with its back nine described as the equal of anywhere in the world. Athenry Golf Club, Athenry Co. Galway. This course is generally uncrowded making it a very pleasant course to golf on.
Other Activities Island hopping (Aran), touring