- Galway Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas): Designed by John J. Robinson. Completed in 1965, this Catholic cathedral features a Renaissance Revival design with a green copper dome. Built on the site of the old county jail, it serves the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora. Gaol Road, Galway city.
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway: Designed by Unknown (medieval, with later additions). Founded in 1320, this Church of Ireland church is Ireland’s largest medieval parish church still in use. It features a triple-gabled east end and a 15th-century chancel, with Christopher Columbus said to have prayed here in 1477. Lombard Street, Galway city.
- Saint Augustine’s Church, Galway: Built in 1855, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival design with pointed arches. It serves Galway city’s Catholic community and is known for its ornate interior. Middle Street, Galway city.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Clifden: Designed by John McCurdy. Constructed in 1853, this Church of Ireland church features a simple Gothic Revival style. It serves Clifden’s Anglican community and was funded by local landlord John D’Arcy. Church Hill, Clifden.
- Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballinasloe: Built in 1858, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival design with a prominent tower. It serves Ballinasloe’s Catholic community and reflects post-emancipation architecture. Society Street, Ballinasloe.
- Saint Brendan’s Church, Loughrea: Designed by William Byrne. Completed in 1902, this Catholic church features a Hiberno-Romanesque design with intricate stonework. It serves as the cathedral for the Diocese of Clonfert and houses early 20th-century stained glass. Barrack Street, Loughrea.
- Saint Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe: Erected in 1846, this Church of Ireland church features a simple Gothic design with a modest tower. It serves Ballinasloe’s Anglican community and is linked to the town’s history. Dunlo Street, Ballinasloe.
- Saint Colman’s Church, Gort: Built in 1830, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival style with pointed windows. It serves Gort’s Catholic community and reflects early 19th-century architecture. Church Street, Gort.
- Saint Thomas’ Church, Moycullen: Constructed in 1840, this Catholic church features a simple cruciform plan with Gothic elements. It serves the Moycullen parish and is tied to the area’s rural Catholic heritage. Church Road, Moycullen.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Oughterard: Built in 1837, this Catholic church features a modest Gothic Revival design. It serves Oughterard’s Catholic community and is located near the scenic Connemara region. Main Street, Oughterard.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Galway:
Ireland’s county Galway offers a delightful mix of cultural heritage and coastal beauty, with Galway City’s Latin Quarter showcasing historic streets and traditional music venues. The Connemara National Park provides hiking trails through rugged mountains and bogs, while the Aran Islands offer ancient stone forts like Dún Aonghasa. Other favourite stop is ithe Kylemore Abbey’s Victorian gardens and coastal cliffs. Galway is Ireland’s second largest county by size (5,939 sq km) and fifth largest by population (277,737). Population peaked at 440,198 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 148,340 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Galway is Ireland’s third most visited tourist county with around 1,028,000 international visitors per year.
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