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Cliffs of Moher

cliffs in Western Ireland, on the Atlantic shore

51km

52.936111-9.470833

Limerick

city in Ireland in the province of Munster

62km

52.6652-8.6238

Aran Islands

Group of three islands on the west coast of Ireland

73km

53.1167-9.7

Sligo

main town in county Sligo, Ireland

90km

54.2667-8.4833

Connemara

cultural region in County Galway, Ireland

100km

53.525233-9.938003

County Cork

County Cork (Irish: Contae Chorcaí), in Southwest Ireland is the largest county in the Republic of Ireland and also the location of the country's second largest city. This means that its inhabitants have a reasonable sense of their status. It also has a very long coastline and many items of interest for the visitor.

102km

51.9667-8.5833

Dingle Peninsula

(Corca Dhuibhne) — a Gaeltecht region (Irish-speaking district) in the very South West corner of Ireland

136km

52.193333-10.083889
Sights (23)

Eyre Square

public park in Galway, Ireland

170m

53.2745-9.049

Spanish Arch

arch in Galway city, Ireland

570m

53.2699-9.05387

Town Hall Theatre (Galway)

theatre in Galway, Ireland

632m

53.276177-9.053985

County Clare

county in Ireland

29km

52.83333333-9

Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark

Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term

46km

52.9721612-9.4285324

O'Brien's Tower

You can climb O'Brien's Tower for the highest vantage point on the cliffs. O'Brien's Tower is a round stone tower at the approximate midpoint of the cliffs. It was built by Sir Cornellius O'Brien, a descendant of Ireland's High King Brian Boru, in 1835, as an observation tower for the hundreds of tourists that frequented the cliffs even at that date. From the watchtower, one can view the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, the Maum Turk Mountains and the Twelve Bens to the north in Connemara, and Loop Head to the south.

46km

52.97301111-9.43053611

Moher Tower

A square stone ruin which appears to be the remains of a watchtower placed to monitor the coastline for invading fleets during Napoleon's reign in Europe.

51km

52.948212-9.467861

St John's Cathedral (Limerick)

Limerick

63km

52.6625-8.61666667

Dún Aonghasa

fort

80km

53.12583333-9.76805556

Carrowmore

Megalithic cemetery in County Sligo, Ireland

87km

54.25085556-8.51916667

Ballycroy National Park

national park

87km

54.017-9.7

Sligo Abbey

Founded by Maurice Fitzgerald in 1253, destroyed by fire in 1414, rebuilt in its present form; the Abbey was burned in 1642 and everything valuable in it was destroyed. Much of the structure, including the choir, carved altar and cloisters remain.

91km

54.270809-8.470091

Fitzgerald Stadium

95km

52.06638889-9.50805556

Muckross Abbey

Beautiful ruin of a Franciscan friary that was founded in 1448. The ruin is completely open (except when certain sections undergo restoration work) and you can wander through the rooms independently.

97km

52.0261-9.4956

Muckross House

This area of the park also boasts the "Muckross Traditional Farms", a perfect outing for the kids. A ring walk (not very long, approx 2 hours from start to finish, including stops), leads you past several 'traditional farmhouses'. These farmhouses demonstrate 'the way we were'. During the summer, there are often litters of kittens and puppies, which the children will be delighted with as you watch the demonstrations of soda bread and butter making, a sample of which will be given to you if you behave!

98km

52.01777778-9.50166667

Ross Castle

98km

52.041-9.531

Torc Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall in the Killarney National Park. Covered in tours of local attractions.

99km

52.005024-9.5066471

Innisfallen Island

island

99km

52.04583333-9.55361111

Killarney National Park

national park in Kerry, Ireland

103km

51.99333333-9.55722222

Achill Island

island

115km

53.96391-10.00303

Keem Bay

135km

53.968-10.1939

Croaghaun

mountain in County Mayo, Ireland

136km

53.981-10.204

Rock of Cashel

castle in County Tipperary, Ireland

138km

52.52-7.89
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Galway

Ireland
Someday we will visit Galway or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Galway

Galway, has a population of over 70,000 and is Ireland's fifth largest city and a major hub for visits to West Ireland. It has long been known as "The City of the Tribes" and this title could not be more appropriate these days, given the multicultural vibrancy of present-day Galway.

Galway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart (Croí Cultúrtha na hÉireann) and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every November, Galway hosts the Tulca Festival of Visual Arts as well as numerous festivals.

Dún Gaillimhe ("Fort at the Mouth (bottom) of the Gaillimh") was constructed in 1124, by the King of Connacht, Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (1088–1156). A settlement grew around it. During the Norman invasion of Connacht in the 1230s, Dún Gaillimhe was captured by Richard Mor de Burgh, who had led the invasion. As the de Burghs eventually became Gaelicised, the merchants of the town, the Tribes of Galway, pushed for greater control over the walled city.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

8.7°C3.5
Precipitation: 114.1 mm

Feb

9.1°C3.8
Precipitation: 94.4 mm

Mar

10.8°C4.9
Precipitation: 92 mm

Apr

13°C5.8
Precipitation: 60.5 mm

May

15.8°C8
Precipitation: 68.5 mm

Jun

17.8°C10.6
Precipitation: 80.6 mm

Jul

19.5°C12.9
Precipitation: 69.3 mm

Aug

19.1°C12.5
Precipitation: 108.9 mm

Sep

17.3°C10.4
Precipitation: 93.2 mm

Oct

14.1°C7.9
Precipitation: 130.2 mm

Nov

11°C5.1
Precipitation: 123.8 mm

Dec

9°C3.6
Precipitation: 120.9 mm
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