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ideal base for touring
the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara as it is situated on the
main national routes, both in and out of Galway. In fact, it is the
perfect point from which to explore the entire Galway Bay area. It
is within easy reach a variety of tourist attractions.
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Galway City
Galway city, known as the ‘city of the tribes’ with its seaside suburb
of Salthill, is an important tourist centre and a gateway to the scenic
areas of the county. The city is the ideal location for a days shopping
or just to walk about and view the many attractions from The Catholic
Cathedral, University grounds, Spanish Arch, Claddagh Village (home of
the Claddagh Ring), to Quay Street with it's quaint bars and
restaurants.
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Aran Islands
Here, on the very edge of Europe, is an Island rich in the language,
culture and heritage of Ireland, unique in its geology and archaeology
and in its long tradition of gentle hospitality. Here is a place to
sense the spirit of Gaelic Ireland, to touch the past, but with all the
comforts and facilities of the present. Aran will take you back to an
Ireland of Celts and Early Christians. This is an island of great peace
and tranquillity, but it is also an island of great fun and activity.
A timeless land in an endless sea, weathered monuments on awesome
cliffs, great labyrinths of limestone, meandering walls, patchwork
fields, quiet beaches and a welcoming island people, this is Aran in
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The Burren
The Burren is an amazing
place. It is a karst limestone region of approximately 300 sq km which
lies in the North West corner of Co Clare, in Ireland. It is composed
of limestone pavements, which are eroded in a distinctive pattern known
as karren. This pavement is crisscrossed by cracks known as grykes and
underneath the pavement there are huge caves and rivers that suddenly
flood when it rains. It contains dozens of megalithic tombs and Celtic
crosses and a ruined Cistercian Abbey from the 12th century,
Corcomroe. You can find villages abandoned since famine times and green
roads on which you can walk for miles without ever seeing a car. And if
you go in springtime you will find rare wildflowers such as gentian and
orchids and bloody cranesbill. |
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Athenry Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre, situated in the ruins of the Medieval St. Mary's
Parish Church, in the centre of town, is the ideal starting point for
anyone visiting Athenry. It profiles the 13th Century Norman Castle and
Dominican Priory, 14th Century Town Walls - complete with towers and
the North Gate and the 15th Century Market Cross. The market scene
captures the hustle and bustle of town life whilst the development and
appearance of the town's most important buildings through the centuries
is graphically illustrated. It is also the new home to the town's 14th
Century Mace and Seal returned after an absence of 150 years. |
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Connemara
"Connemara is a savage beauty", Oscar Wilde
From the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in
the north through lake-rich Roundstone Bog to the golden beaches
reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll know you're in
Connemara
by the light that constantly changes the mood and tone of the
landscape.
Connemara has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland.
This natural terrain and unspoilt environment offers the visitor a
wonderland of sights, experiences, adventure and activities. The people
are warm, friendly and extend a hospitality which is the essence of
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