Galway is by far my favorite county in Ireland. Its not just because it is where I lived when I studied abroad in college, but it also is one of the prettiest counties with deep cultural and historical ties. You will find here one of the main Gaeltachts in Connemara where the locals are still very in touch with their heritage and some even speaking Irish as there first language still at home. In Connemara you can also take in all of the region’s beauty at its national park while also visiting Kylemore Abbey or seeing Ashford Castle. Galway city makes the perfect home base to see Connemara and other sites of the Irish west coast. You can take the bus to Rossaveel to take a ferry to one of the three islands that make up the Aran Islands. Inishmore is the largest and the most visited, but that doesn’t mean you should sleep on the other islands! There are many other small towns to visit in Galway like Athenry and Gort as well as many castles that you will just come across on your journey like Dungaire Castle in Kinvara. Not only is there so much to see in Galway but you can also take day trips to County Clare to visit the Cliffs of Moher and Aillwee cave. It is the perfect county for those looking to experience Ireland’s heritage and natural beauty.
How to Get There
- Fly into Dublin Airport
- Take Bus Eireann or the City Link bus to Galway City Centre
Can’t Miss Destinations
- The Aran Islands
- Galway’s Long Walk and City Centre
- Kylemore Abbey
- Dungaire Castle
Posts
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Connemara: Another Lally Tour From Galway
Are you ready for this one? This is a travel story I have been really excited to share! And that’s not because I have anything really crazy to share, but because Connemara is the epitome of Galway. You will know why as you scroll to see my pictures. County Galway has two parts to it…
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The Fields of Athenry
Low lie the Fields of AthenryWhere once we watched the small free birds flyOur love was on the wingWe had dreams and songs to singIt’s so lonely ’round the Fields of Athenry Maybe you have heard the song before, but maybe you haven’t. If you haven’t look up the Fields of Athenry right now before…
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The Cliffs of Moher: A Lally Tour from Galway
Once upon a time there was a girl who decided to study abroad. She went to the magical Galway where you can drink a pint everyday and never face the consequences. After a night of enchanting celtic music and meeting some Irish lads, she visited the Cliffs of Moher… yeah, I am definitely glorifying it…
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The Aran Islands: A Step Back in Time
What do you think of when you think of Ireland? Maybe you think of Dublin and sitting in temple bar drinking a Guinness. Maybe you think of the rolling hills of Munster and the funny accent of Cork. Maybe you think of the Troubles and northern Ireland. Or maybe you think of traditional Ireland along…
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Galway Girl: My Guide to Galway
After lots of thought and time spent writing, I finally get to share my Galway with you! I studied abroad in Galway for a semester when I was 19 and have since returned a couple times. I always knew I was going to study abroad here. From a young age this was the place I…
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How I Fell in Love with Irish Music
This is a post I have been really excited to write about, Irish Music! This is how I fell in love with it, learned about it, and play it today. It started when I was just a kid, a small kid, like a 2nd grader. My mom was involved with our church’s music group. This…
The Journal of Wanderlust 