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Western Ireland

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Nightlife · Landmarks · Gardens
Western Ireland overflows with quaint coastal towns, historical castles, and picturesque rocky landscapes. With big cities like Galway, Cork, and Limerick, the region has the right amount of urban flavor to balance Ireland's rugged west coast. Carpeted green fields end abruptly at the Cliffs of Moher, which draw visitors as a top tourist attraction in the region. The area's Aran Islands, a collection of three small islands, showcase the original language through many native Irish speakers. Make Western Ireland central to your Ireland travel plans using our Ireland trip maker website.
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    Top Western Ireland tours

    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin
    4.7
    Duration: 13 hours
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    FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher cruise.
    4.6
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way, Kilmacduagh Abbey and Galway from Dublin
    4.8
    Duration: 14 hours
    Tours from $48 »
    FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Ross Errily Friary
    4.6
    Duration: 10 hours
    Tours from $42 »
    FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cliffs of Moher and Burren Day Trip, Including Dunguaire Castle, Aillwee Cave, and Doolin from Galway
    4.7
    Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $54 »
    FROM $205 BOOK WITH VIATOR Aran Islands Scenic Flight and Galway Rail Tour from Dublin
    4.4
    Duration: 14 hours
    Tours from $205 »
    FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara and Connemara National Park.
    4.7
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $42 »
    FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
    4.7
    Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $54 »

    Places to visit in Western Ireland

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    Regions of Western Ireland

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    Popular things to do in Western Ireland

    Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
    National Park
    Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
    Galway
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Dun Aonghasa ©
    Ruin
    Dun Aonghasa
    Inishmore
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ireland's School of Falconry ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Ireland's School of Falconry
    Cong
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Wild Atlantic Way ©
    Scenic Drive
    Wild Atlantic Way
    Galway
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Western Ireland

    Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School
    Inishmore
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara ©
    Landmark
    Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
    Cong
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Keem Bay
    Water Body
    Keem Bay
    Dooagh
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Knocknarea ©
    Mountain
    Knocknarea
    Sligo
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Western Ireland

    Ceide Fields ©
    Historic Site
    Ceide Fields
    County Mayo
    3.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Salthill Promenade ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Salthill Promenade
    Galway
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Galway Cathedral ©
    Religious Site
    Galway Cathedral
    Galway
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    St. Caomhan’s Church
    Ruin
    St. Caomhan’s Church
    Inisheer
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Western Ireland

    Croagh Patrick ©
    Mountain
    Croagh Patrick
    County Mayo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Galway Bay ©
    Water Body
    Galway Bay
    Galway
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Clare Island ©
    Island
    Clare Island
    County Mayo
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Glencar Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    Glencar Waterfall
    Leitrim
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Western Ireland

    Eagles Flying ©
    Nature / Park
    Eagles Flying
    Sligo
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Glengowla Mines ©
    History Museum
    Glengowla Mines
    Oughterard
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Salthill Beaches ©
    Beach
    Salthill Beaches
    Galway
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Westport House ©
    Garden
    Westport House
    Westport
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Western Ireland

    Foxford Woollen Mills & Visitor Centre ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Foxford Woollen Mills & Visitor Centre
    Foxford
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lia Arann
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Lia Arann
    Kilmurvey
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Standun ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Standun
    Spiddal
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Aran Sweater Market ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Aran Sweater Market
    Inishmore
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Pedal Power Galway ©
    Nightlife
    Pedal Power Galway
    Galway
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Slieve Aughty Riding Centre ©
    Horseback Riding Tour
    Slieve Aughty Riding Centre
    Loughrea
    3.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Lost Valley ©
    Historic Site
    The Lost Valley
    Silver Strand
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden ©
    Garden
    Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
    Kylemore
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

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