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City of the Tribes
A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Corcomroe Abbey. Get outdoors at Lahinch Beach and Cliffs of Moher. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Doughmore Bay (in Doonbeg), Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden (in Kylemore) and Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape of Connemara National Park, stroll through Eyre Square, kick back and relax at Fanore Beach, and get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade.
To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Galway vacation trip planner.
August in Galway sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Galway
Side Trips
Dromoland Castle, Doughmore Bay, Cliffs of Moher, Burren National Park, Mulranny Strand
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Cliffs of Moher
3:00pm, Wed Aug 30

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
1:00pm, Thu Aug 31

Connemara National Park
11:00am, Fri Sep 1
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