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Western Ireland

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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. Western Ireland is in Ireland. Plan your trip to Western Ireland and other Ireland destinations using our handy Ireland road trip planning website.
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Top Western Ireland tours

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway including Cliffs of Moher Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $67
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Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way and Galway tour from Dublin BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $61
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Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Ross Errily Friary BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $33
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Places to visit in Western Ireland

Galway BEST FOR: Nightlife, Landmark, National Park
Westport BEST FOR: Biking Trail, Scenic Drive, Theme Park
Achill Island BEST FOR: Water Body, Beach, Ruin
Ballina BEST FOR: Ruin, Specialty Museum, Distillery
Inishmore BEST FOR: Ruin, Outdoor Activity, Hiking Trail
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Regions of Western Ireland

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Popular things to do in Western Ireland

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Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
Galway
4.7
Duration: 5h 30 min
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Wild Atlantic Way
Galway
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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Dun Aonghasa
Inishmore
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Western Ireland

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Salthill Promenade
Galway
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Ashford Castle
Cong
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Ceide Fields
County Mayo
3.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Deserted Village
Achill Island
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Western Ireland

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Keem Bay
Dooagh
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Galway Bay
Galway
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Croagh Patrick
County Mayo
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Clare Island
County Mayo
4.4
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Western Ireland

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Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre
Westport
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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The Lost Valley
Silver Strand
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Drummindoo Stud
Westport
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Michael Davitt Museum
Foxford
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes

Kid-friendly things to do in Western Ireland

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Westport House
Westport
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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The Pirate Adventure Park at Westport House
Westport
3.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Eagles Flying
Ballymote
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Salthill Beaches
Galway
4.2
Duration: 3 hours

Museums in Western Ireland

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Galway City Museum
Galway
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
Castlebar
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Jackie Clarke Collection
Ballina
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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The North Mayo Heritage Centre
Ballina
4.3
Duration: 1 hour

Featured attractions

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Pedal Power Galway
Galway
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Slieve Aughty Riding Centre
Loughrea
3.4
Duration: 3 hours
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The Lost Valley
Silver Strand
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Quay Street
Galway
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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