This castle sits on a spectacular site on the shores of Galway Bay. Dunguaire Castle can be found outside the little village of Kinvara. It is definitely worth a stop on any tours of Ireland, and is said to be one of the most photographed castles in...
This castle sits on the shores of Galway Bay. As you travel to and from the Cliffs of Moher, Dunguaire is worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. It bridges 13 centuries as it stands on the 7th Century site of the stronghold belonging to the “King...
Galway city stands at the mouth of the river that flows between Lough Corrib and the sea. It’s a great place to visit on tours of Ireland. It began as a fishing village, but by the 13th century had become a walled and fortified town in the...
One of the most charming fishing villages on Galway Bay, Kinvarra’s appeal lies in its sheltered, seaweed-clad harbour and traditional seafaring atmosphere. From medieval times, its fortunes were closely linked to Kilmacduagh, the powerful monastery and bishopric upon which the village depended. The pier is bordered...
Dunguaire , on the shores of Galway Bay , bridges thirteen centuries of Irish history from the early Christian period through generations of alternating war and peace and the literary revival of the early 20th century to modern times when its use reflects its historic...
South of Galway City is a picturesque fishing village with breath-taking views of Galway Bay is a hidden gem and worth a visit on your Ireland tours. The annual Crinniu na mBad Festival (The Gathering of the Boats) features the racing of the country’s traditional...
Grace O'Malley, the legendary pirate Queen of Connacht , celebrated in popular tradition as a nationalist heroine and now a feminist icon. Her base...
One of the four provinces of Ireland. This Northwest province covers an area of 6838 square miles. It has a population of around 500,000. Connacht is the least arable but one of the most beautiful provinces of Ireland. Its name derives from the Connachta , followers of Conn of...
Maritime county in the south-west of Ireland in the province of Munster. Clare (1,332 square miles) has a population of 103,333. The county is surrounded by water; the Atlantic Ocean to its west; Lough Derg, the largest of the River Shannons lakes, on its east;...