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Couchsurfer
Virgin
Sep 26, 2008
super stories and surprising history 5 stars
Travel Tip: Galway

Went on a walking tour in Galway with my friends. I am not a walking tour type of person but it was really fun and interesting. Definitely worth €10 if you have the time
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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Sep 18, 2008
vibrant Galway 5 stars
Travel Tip: Galway
Part of Topic Across Europe

Located in the magic west part of Ireland, Galway is a very enjoyable city. Bars are always full of people playing typical music – and the academic mood sort of prevails in the city.
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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Sep 14, 2008
Kylemore Abbey and Tir Na Nog 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kylemore Abbey
Part of Topic Across Europe

Do you believe in Tir Na Nog? The land of forever young, where one spent day corresponds to 300 common years? Did you search for it in the west coast of Ireland and indeed it appeared to you when... [more]

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Sinbad t.
Globetrotter
Jun 21, 2008
Ireland - Aughnanure Castle and Pirates of Connemara 5 stars
Travel Tip: Aughnanure Castle
Part of Topic Across Europe

The west region of Ireland is beautiful – especially if you head into Connemara and Galway areas. You will understand why so many excellent and famous Irish writers were born or lived in this... [more]

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scryberwitch
Tourist
May 25, 2008
Music 3 stars
Travel Tip: Galway

The one thing I love most about Ireland is the traditional music, called "trad." Several pubs have live trad - the Black Rose and Tig Coili come to mind. Also, there is a show in Salthill called... [more]

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cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
Cottage Bar 5 stars
Bar Review: Cottage Bar

If you ever go to Galway then I recommend you should go to the Cottage Bar near Salthill only at the end of your trip, because once you are there you’ll definitely refuse to go anywhere else. We... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
River Corrib 5 stars
Travel Tip: River Corrib

River Corrib is the main attraction in Galway. It gives an excellent view and a lovely pedestrian walk. I had never before seen such a short river (it is in fact the smallest in Europe, 2 miles)... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
St Nicholas Church 5 stars
Travel Tip: Galway

I don’t recommend you should visit Galway by taking a guide tour or buying a tour book. You’ll miss all the fun. The best way to discover this city is to get lost while walking around and... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
Galway Cathedral 5 stars
Travel Tip: The Galway Cathedral

It is officially called The Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas. To reach it I had to cross the Salmon Weir Bridge which led me over the river Corrib. The Cathedral... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
The BurrenTo 4 stars
Travel Tip: The Burren

To visit the Burren one must go to the south of Galway to reach the Arran Islands. The Burren is made up of volcanic stones which during the last thousands of years corroded in a very spectacular... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
Spanish Arch 4 stars
Travel Tip: Spanish Arch

When you say Galway you say Spanish Arch. Every tourist has to go on the banks of river Corrib to see the Arch and the remains of the famous city walls. In fact the name Spanish Arch has no... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
Klymore Abbey 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kylemore Abbey

The Klymore Abbey is now the home of the Benedictine nuns but it wasn’t always so. This beautiful Gothic castle was built at the edge of the lake by the English businessman Mitchell Henry in... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
Dunguaire Castle 5 stars
Travel Tip: Dunguaire Castle

To see the Dunguaire Castle you have to take a ride on the shores of Galway Bay, a little town near the sea. Also, you can visit it either in the day light or lately at night to enjoy a medieval... [more]
cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Jan 29, 2008
Ga;way 5 stars
Travel Tip: Galway

When I visited Galway I finally understood why Ireland is called the land of the free. The saying “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is the suitable description of the Galway people.... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2007
Spanish Arch 4 stars
Travel Tip: Spanish Arch

The Spanish Arch is said to be a definite must when you visit Galway. We went to visit it too, but the most interesting part about the Arch is actually the history it is linked to. The arch is just... [more]

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Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2007
Klymore Abbey 5 stars
Travel Tip: Klymore Abbey

The Klymore Abbey in Galway was one of my favorite city attractions. The building lies at the bottom of a hill and is surrounded by nature. There, you will definitely encounter a peaceful... [more]

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Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2007
Restaurant:The King's Head 4 stars
Restaurant Review: The King's Head