Kylemore Abbey
This neo-Gothic Castle and Church
is possibly the most photographed abbey in Ireland. Grounds
include exhibition rooms, lake walk, 6 acre walled garden and
woodland walk.
 Ragús, Inis Mór
A one hour
spectacular show of Traditional music, song and dance takes
place three times a day throughout the summer in Halla Rónáin,
Aran Islands,
Leisureland
Located on the
promenade in Salthill, Leisureland has something for everyone.
The 3 swimming pools and giant waterslide provide hours of wet
and wild fun for all the family.
 Atlantaquaria
The
National Aquarium of Ireland in Salthill presents a view of
the world of water through clear and interesting displays,
informed helpful staff and exciting live
presentations.
 Royal Tara China
Tara Hall is
a historic 17th century mansion, only minutes from Galway City
centre. Free guided factory tours are
available.
 Thoor Ballylee
This
16th century tower house was restored by the poet, William
Butler Yeats, who lived there in the 1920s and wrote the poems
published under title The Tower.
The Yeats Museum was
opened in 1965 for the centenary of the poet's birth. The
museum contains an audio-visual theatre, gift and bookshops
and a tearoom.
Galway Irish Crystal
The
Heritage Centre introduces you to the rich heritage of the
West. Guided tours of the crystal workshop, exhibitions
including the Tribes of Galway, the Galway Hooker and the
Claddagh Village and showrooms are all
available.
 Dún Guaire Castle
The 16th
century castle in Kinvara stands out prominently on the
seashore. was named after the 7th century King of Connaught,
Guaire whose palace had occupied the same site. The castle is
open to the public and hosts medieval banquets with
traditional Irish music and story telling.
The
Galway Races
Regarded by all as Ireland's premier
racing festival, the meeting offers everyone the chance to
experience a great sporting unique occasion, coupled with the
recent opening of the Millennium Stand.
 Coole Park
Was the residence of
Lady Augusta Gregory, dramatist and folklorist (1852-1932).
Sadly, the house, frequented by such literary giants as Yeats,
G. B. Shaw, Edward Martyn J.M. Synge, and Sean O'Casey during
the 'Celtic Rrevival', has now been demolished. Today the
grounds, the Seven Woods of Coole, celebrated in verse by
Yeats are open to the public.
Galway City
Museum
Houses various aspects of Galway's Past and was
formerly the residence of Clare Sheridan the sculptress.
 Peterpan Fun World
Kids will
love the exciting 16ft free fall slide, 60ft snake slide,
diving into our enormous ball pond. The Coco Cola giant
bouncing castle, tunnel slide, the haunted cave, aerial
glides, rope bridges, scrambling nets, roller challenges, log
climbs, boulder canyon, crazy cubes, biff bags and much, much
more.
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