4 days in Galway Itinerary

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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Royal Abbey of Cong and Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre. Get outdoors at Dromoland Castle and Belleek Castle Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Galway: Aughnanure Castle (in Oughterard), Coole Park Nature Reserve (in Gort) and Quin Abbey (in Quin). The adventure continues: relax in the rural setting at Joyce Country Sheepdogs and examine the collection at Michael Davitt Museum.

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If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In April in Galway, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.