Top 12 Tourist Attractions in Galway: Travel Ireland
Top 12 Tourist Attractions in Galway: Travel Ireland:
Connemara National Park, Wild Atlantic Way, Quay Street, Salthill Promenade, Galway Cathedral, Galway Bay, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Circle of Life Commemorative Garden, Galway City Museum, Eyre Square, Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill Beaches
Connemara, Sky Road, Kylemore Abbey, Ireland
Connemara, Ireland features the Sky Road scenic drive and Kylemore Abbey, set amid beautiful green hills lined with stone walls in the west of Ireland. It is a region of coastal views, rolling farmlands, open meadows, winding country roads, and the big attraction, Kylemore Abbey, which is one of Ireland’s great castles that was a former private estate, then a girl’s school operated by Benedictine nuns.
Kylemore Abbey has become the most popular visitor attraction in the west of Ireland, famous for its beautiful mansion on the lake and extensive gardens all around -- certainly one of the most beautiful sites you’ll ever see.
The Abbey is easily reached on a day-trip from Galway city, which makes an ideal home base for exploring the majestic beauties of this area. You’ll find that Galway is a great town for strolling along its pedestrian main street with many shops and restaurants, including numerous pubs with live Irish music on offer. There are many fine hotels in Galway in a variety of price ranges to give you a good place to rest.
It’s just a quick look at Galway for now, which we show more of in our other Irish movies, then we’ll take you on a spectacular drive through Connemara and around the famous Sky Road, with some of the best views in Ireland, on our way to Kylemore Abbey, the main star of this show.
You’ll see that getting there is half the fun, driving north from Galway through the scenic grandeur of Connemara, passing through the villages of Moycullen and Oughterard, then stopping at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel.
That Sky Road scenic loop follows the famous coastal route west of the town of Clifden, with miles of stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and shoreline communities. We did quite a bit of stopping and getting out of the van while driving through Connemara to enjoy the landscape, take a good look at and snap some pictures, and stop for some shopping at a traditional Irish gift shop.
Kylemore Abbey is one of the great highlights of Ireland. It was a former private mansion. And then it was a Benedictine Abbey, and became a private school for girls, and now it’s a major tourist attraction as you can see because it's so beautiful here on the lake. There is also a large flower garden, two places to eat, and lovely walking paths to explore the extensive grounds and stroll along the lakeshore. It really is a wonderful spot to see in Ireland.
Probably the best part of the visit is simply looking at the Abbey across the beautiful lake. But you also get to go inside and tour the former mansion, and explore the surrounding property.
The Catholic girl school was operated by Benedictine nuns and it was open from 1923 until it closed in 2010. There's still an order of Benedictine nuns who live here and operate the facilities. We had a chance to speak with Sister Magdalena, one of the nuns who tells us about the Abbey.
You could walk from the Abbey to the gardens, but it is about half a mile. And so they provide a shuttle bus to bring you from the Abbey over to the garden. You can walk around and then take the bus back again.
As described on their excellent website, the Victorian Walled Garden is an oasis of splendor in the wild Connemara Countryside. First developed in the early days of the Castle during the late 1800s it once boasted 21 heated glass houses and a work force of 40 gardeners. One of the last walled gardens built during the Victorian period in Ireland.
In earlier years the garden fell into decline and became completely overgrown, with brambles and trees hiding all traces of it’s former glory. The Benedictine nuns began an extensive program of restoration in 1995 and in the year 2000 the Garden was opened to the public. The Garden is divided in two by a beautiful mountain stream that runs through a small shaded fernery, an important feature of any Victorian Garden.
We then finish with a music video showing more of the scenic landscapes of Connemara and the Sky Road.
Ireland Top Ten Things To Do
Ireland Top Ten Things To Do, is a tour of the most popular activities and highlights.
Ireland offers incredible scenery, historic sites with romantic castle stays, gourmet dining and unique cultural experiences. It's waiting just for you.
Top Ten Things To Do on Vacation:
1) Cliffs of Moher: scenic trail overlooking breathtaking sea cliffs
2) Ring of Kerry: lush meadows, glacial lakes and mountains
3) Killarney: natoinal park with lakes and trails
4) The Giant's Causeway & Belfast
5) Dublin: literary tour of outstanding authors
6) Galway: cobblestone streets with dining and fun
7) Waterford: history and architecture
8) Dingle: scenic peninsula
9) The Rock of Cashel: treasured fortress
10) Cork: scenic seaport and countryside
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Tour Galway city (things to do) Ireland travel video guide; visit Ireland tourism attractions
A Galway Ireland tour travel guide about the best places to visit and top things to do/tourism attractions from Galway city centre. Galway travel guide; things to do in Ireland. On this #TravelingwithKrushworth episode I'm in Galway Ireland (#KrushworthInIreland).
Day tours/day trips lead you to Salthill, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen (Poulnabrone Portal Tomb), Kilfenora, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands (Inishmore) and Dun Aonghasa.
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On this episode of Traveling with Krushworth
My first stop is Galway, County Galway
Before adventuring into the countryside.
Travel with me and walk the streets of this Irish-speaking city.
Immerse yourself in the music and culture
On a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Don’t miss the historic King’s Head Pub.
Sit for a while in Eyre Square, walk through the Spanish Arch
A part of the medieval system of walls, or cast a line into the River Corrib,
I’m in the medieval city of Galway
And as you can see, I’m walking down the heart of the centre itself.
There’s pubs, there’s buskers, there’s music everywhere.
There’s someone just setting up here.
It is an amazing place, but as I’m walking around
And showing you some of the things to see,
I hope you have a great time Traveling with Krushworth
Alright, thanks again and see you soon.
A city of faith both new and old, Galway has an ages-old medieval past.
The church of St. Nicholas, a saint revered by mariners
Was visited by Christopher Columbus in 1477.
Reflect upon the past, but the city truly lights up
When a favourite rugby team wins big.
So if you couldn’t tell, it’s Sunday and I found the weekend market.
Which takes place throughout in the summer time.
There’s food, there’s art vendors
It is quite the sight and it stretches on for quite a long ways.
Alright I’ll continue on. See you later.
Spend time at Salthill's oceanside promenades and then bid farewell to Galway.
Venture into the alien Burren region, a landscape inhabited
By early people for thousands of years.
The Burren in County Clare is an alien-like landscape
Known for its ancient inhabitants who scratched out their existence upon the rocks.
The Neolithic portal tomb at Poulnabrone stitches together a tapestry
Of Ireland’s first farmers, a society with archaic, but telling death rituals.
Upon your visit to medieval Kilfenora, it’s easy to see why
Travelers are enthralled with the religious high crosses.
Gaze at the Doorty Cross and marvel at the 12th century cathedral ruins.
Alright, well it was a long trip by bus
because of course, I can’t apparate like Dumbledore and Harry Potter did.
But if you guys are fans of Half Blood Prince, this was
One of the locations in the film for Voldemort’s Horcrux,
You know, the scene in the cave
But I’ll show you more as I’m walking around
See you later.
Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands
Continues to offer visitors a quintessential Irish experience
As soon as the ferry lands at the pier.
Before the adventure begins, travelers should
Explore quaint, picturesque Kilronan town.
For those who want to further connect with this ages-old landscape,
Rent a bicycle from the shop near the ferry dock before
Setting out for the island’s treasured hill fort, Dun Anghosa.
Populated since 3,000 BCE, the Aran Islands are a world of Stone Age forts
Wedge tombs, early Christian religious sites
And a land of storied tradition and immense heritage.
Climb the rocky hill to Dun Aonghosa, a stone fort originally built in 1,100 BCE.
Walk through the gates, and carefully stand, or crawl
To what the ancients saw as the world’s edge.
Perched precariously on this bleak outcropping overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
This must-see hill fort is a reminder of a turbulent past,
But also of a people who built an engineering marvel.
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40 Ireland Most Beautiful Places to Visit
40 of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland. Ireland offers some of the world's most spectacular scenery, historical cities, and beautiful castles all on one island.
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10 magical places in Ireland to visit
These are 10 of the most beautiful places in Ireland:
1. Cliffs of Moher - Come to this UNESCO Global Geopark to see its 700-foot cliffs and crashing waves. This spot on the Wild Atlantic Way ranks among Ireland's most visited natural attractions.
2. Killarney National Park - Ireland's oldest national park is home to its tallest mountain. It's easy to see why it's called “Jewel in Kerry’s crown.”
3. Giant’s Causeway - 40,000 basalt stone columns make up this UNESCO World Heritage site in Northern Ireland. The area is rich in both natural beauty and Irish mythology.
4. Glendalough - You'll find the remains of an early monastic settlement in the Valley of the Two Lakes. Tranquility rules in this forested glacial valley.
5. Connemara - Connemara is considered one of Ireland's most romantic regions. Its national park protects bogs, grasslands and woodlands.
6. Trinity College Library - This 18th century library in Dublin is a must for bookworms. It's famous Long Room houses some 200,000 old books in oak cases.
7. Cobh - The charming waterfront town of Cobh is known for its brightly colored houses. It's also the second-largest natural harbor in the world.
8. Dingle Peninsula - The gloriously green Dingle Peninsula is a highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way. Go there for the scenic drives and thriving Irish heritage.
9. Skellig Islands - These UNESCO World Heritage islands gained fame after featuring in Star Wars. Originally, they were the site of a 6th century monastery.
10. Rock of Cashel - These ancient fortifications rise from a grassy plain — one of the country's most spectacular historic sites. Legends associate the Rock with St. Patrick.
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Visit Kilkenny - What to See & Do in Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny, Ireland is about an hour and a half from Dublin and well worth the drive or ride. If you are wondering what to see and do when you visit Kilkenny you will be pleasently surprised with the number of churches, historic sights and pubs to visit. From the 12th century castle, to the Irish music playing in the pubs to the Medieval Mile there are plenty of things to enjoy in Kilkenny. Not to mention the fresh Smithwick's beer!
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Connemara Tour Guide, West of Ireland
Let Padraig show you his hidden Connemara, a magical place in the West of Ireland with famous hills, valleys and coastlines.
Visit Ireland - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About Ireland
The Emerald Isle of Ireland is an amazing tourist destination. Whether you are enjoying a great Guinness or visiting one of the dozens of castles around the country there are many things that will shock a tourist when they come to visit Ireland. Whether you are a tourist, a traveler, a leprechaun hunger or just someone who loves great people, great food, and a great green country there is a lot that will pleasantly surprise travelers to Ireland.
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Tips for Galway, Ireland
In this video I go over
How to get from Shannon Airport to Galway on a bus ( Bus Éireann )
Galway to Cliffs of Moher on a bus or rented car,
What to do in Galway,
Tips on where to buy a Claddagh Ring in Galway, and where to get the best Pint of Guinness ( Wards Hotel )
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Wards Hotel ( Best Pint of Guinness) Where they serve you a pint og Guinness in a cloudy glass) hotel is 0.65 km from Salthill promenade, 1.1 km from the National Aquarium of Ireland, and 1.2 km from the Spanish Arch, Lower SaltHill, Gaillimh, Ireland
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