- Kinvara: Known as the “Head of the Sea,” Kinvara is a charming coastal village on Galway Bay’s southern shore, near the Burren. Its picturesque harbor, Dunguaire Castle (a 16th-century tower house), and colorful cottages offer stunning views, especially at sunset. The village hosts the Fleadh na gCuach festival, celebrating traditional Irish music.
- Carna: A Gaeltacht village in Connemara, Carna lies in the heart of Irish-speaking Galway, surrounded by rugged coastlines and beaches like Mweenish Island. Its scenic beauty includes granite landscapes and sea views, with a strong cultural heritage, hosting Irish language summer schools and seaweed processing.
- Carraroe: Famous for Trá an Dóilín, a unique coral-like beach, Carraroe is a Gaeltacht village in Connemara. Its wild, rocky landscape and vibrant Irish-speaking community offer a scenic and cultural retreat, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring nearby islands like Lettermore.
- Kilkieran: A small fishing village on Kilkieran Bay in Connemara’s Gaeltacht, Kilkieran features a fine stone pier and serene coastal views. Named after St. Kieran, it’s surrounded by seaweed-rich waters and granite walls, offering an old-world atmosphere perfect for exploring Connemara’s boreens.
- Clonbur: Located between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask, Clonbur is a tranquil village near Connemara National Park. Its scenic woodlands, lake views, and proximity to Mount Gable make it a haven for anglers and hikers. The village’s Irish-speaking heritage adds cultural depth.
- Leenane: At the head of Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord, Leenane is a dramatic village framed by the Maumturk and Twelve Bens mountains. Its stunning coastal and mountain scenery, featured in The Field, makes it a gateway to Connemara’s wild beauty and Joyce Country.
- Spiddal: A vibrant Gaeltacht village on Galway Bay, Spiddal offers sandy beaches and panoramic views of the Aran Islands. Its cultural hub includes Ceardlann Craft Village and Irish-language media like TG4. The scenic coastline and Connemara backdrop make it a charming stop.
- Roundstone: A picturesque fishing village in Connemara, Roundstone overlooks Bertraghboy Bay with views of the Twelve Bens. Its colorful harbor, stone cottages, and proximity to Dog’s Bay and Gurteen Beach make it a scenic gem, popular with artists and seafood lovers.
- Cleggan: A coastal village in northwest Connemara, Cleggan is a departure point for Inishbofin Island. Its scenic harbor, sandy beaches, and views of rugged cliffs and offshore islands create a tranquil setting, ideal for fishing, sailing, and coastal walks.
- Oughterard: Known as the “Gateway to Connemara,” Oughterard lies on Lough Corrib’s shores, offering scenic lake and mountain views. Its historic charm, with sites like Aughnanure Castle, and proximity to Connemara’s hills make it a picturesque base for anglers and explorers.
Villages
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
Towns
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
Awards
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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