County Galway
Connemara National
Park
This beautiful place is one of Ireland's five
National Parks. It covers 2,000 hectares of
Connemara mountain countryside. Many of the routes
are arranged for lovers of this type of
landscape.
Aran
Islands
The three main islands are:
- Inishmore - the largest Island (13 km
length). You should rent a bike in order to
discover and explore as much as possible of the
island, landscapes, sites of vaults, churches,
castles (Dun Aengus - probably the most
beautiful prehistoric castle of Europe, located
at the edge of a 80m high cliff)
- Inishmaan. There are less inhabitants on it
than the two others. There are no cars on this
Island. You may discover a strange castle -
Dun Conor
- Inishere : the wildest of the Aran
Islands.
The landscape is splendid and when you take the
Ferry to go there, the sight of the cliffs of Moher
is spectacular.
The inhabitants of these small islands dug
furrows in the rock in order to mix algae and sand.
While rotting, this mixture made it possible to
make the ground fertile, which favoured the potato
culture.
The originality of this landscape is the
presence of many stone walls. Indeed, the
construction of the furrows generated a surplus of
stones. In addition, by the construction of these
low walls, the inhabitants protected their grounds
from the violent winds.
Transport to the
Aran Islands
- From Doolin, two ferries from the Doolin
Ferry company ensure connections between
Doolin and the 3 islands (depending on the
weather and the seasons).
- Island Ferries boats from Rossaveal
(about 40 km from Galway) go to the wonderful
islands and there is a bus connection from
Galway city to Rossaveal
- Ferries from the company O'Brien
Shipping travel between Galway Bay and the
islands.
- By plane, Aer Arann from Connemara
airport, located to the west of Galway in a
small village called Inverin. Buses carry
passengers between Galway and this airport.
Kylemore
Abbey
World famous as a private college for girls,
Kylemore Abby is a delightful and very interesting
place where you can admire lakes and waterfalls.
There is a Gothic Church, Visitor Centre,
Restaurant and Souvenir Shop.
Killary
Harbour
The shore around Killary Harbour is splendid
with its many inlets which can be approached by
boat. In addition, 3 impressive buttresses are
characteristic of this harbour. Many pedestrian
roads and paths which make it possible to discover
this splendid landscape.
Lough
Corrib
Lough Corrib is located north of Galway. This
area is ideal for walking. It is also possible to
take a cruise on this lake.
Woodford Mummers Feile
In County Galway folk festivals are held with
musicians and dancers in traditional costumes.
Activities
You will find many activities in County Galway
like:
- Fishing
- Walking in the area of Connemara
- Golfing
- Equestrian
- Biking
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