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Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden, Galway

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#6 of 14 in Parks in Galway
Garden · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden is a stone sculpted, landscaped garden located on the seafront Quincentennial Park in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay. It celebrates and commemorates the lives and generosity of spirit of organ donors, and its aura of mysticism and healing provides a very special place of reflection and inspiration for all visitors. The garden’s design is influenced by different aspects of Irish culture, history, and heritage, offering an absorbing and memorable experience. The garden was developed by Strange Boat Donor Foundation in partnership with Galway City Council and was formally opened on May 6th, 2014. Using our online itinerary creator, Galway attractions like Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By dougj941
    What an incredible experience we had here. This place meant a lot to my wife and I as her brother had just passed away a month earlier and he was an organ donor. More importantly, our daughter got...  more »
  • By Gearoid O O
    This was our first visit to this garden, work was in progress on a new water feature. We felt that while the idea was a beautiful one that the place looked as if it tried to hard in terms of...  more »
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  • By Derek Mac Guinness
    Brautiful park, a wonderful tribute to Donors and many more. Well done folks.
  • By Ollie Loughrey
    Lovely peaceful oasis of calm at the end of the prom.
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