Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Loughrea

"Dating back to 1320, this church is Ireland’s largest medieval parish church hosting regular services. It is dedicated to St Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers and constructed from Galway’s signature grey limestone. In the middle of the 17th century the largest body of Irish genealogical lore, Leabhar na nGenealach, recording the heritage of families across Ireland, was written at this very place."

"A 14th century church near the banks of the Corrib in the heart of Galway city, the name ‘St Nicholas’ is a reference to the Patron Saint of children (modern day Santa Claus). The external walls of St Nicholas contain the unlikely combination of two mermaids, a lion, a dragon, gargoyles and a number of human heads."

"A post shared by jilp24 (@jilp24) on Apr 8, 2018 at 4:37pm PDT. A post shared by jilp24 (@jilp24) on Apr 8, 2018 at 4:16pm PDT. St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church holds the distinction of being the largest medieval parish church in continuous use."

"Enquiries: Recreation & Amenity Department Galway City Council City Hall College Road Galway Tel: (091) 536565 E mail: parks@galwaycity.ie"

"Updated in 2019, Millenium Children’s Park is a must if you are in Galway City with kids. The colourful playground has plenty of things to keep the kids occupied and the nearby skatepark is one of the best things to do in Galway with teenagers. Just remember their skateboards!"

"Enquiries: Recreation & Amenity Department Galway City Council City Hall College Road Galway Tel: (091) 536565 E mail: parks@galwaycity.ie"

"James Lynch Fitzstephen was the mayor and magistrate of Galway in 1493. So the story goes, when his son was condemned for the murder of a romantic rival Spanish merchant sailor, Lynch Sr personally acted as..."

"Leanmaneh Castle is a fantastic castle that is situated in the town of Leanmaneh North, in County Clare. The origins of the castle date back to the late 15th century, and it is believed to have been constructed by the O’Brien family; the castle was later renovated into a manor house, and it merged its function as a military centre with its residential qualities. The castle fell into ruin during the 18th century, and it has not been renovated since then; it exists on privately owned land, in a farming region of the area, and due to its poor-quality state, it is unfortunately not open to the public."

"There is nothing particularly notable about the décor or layout of this pub, tucked away beside a canal on the west side of the River Corrib. A lot of Galway pubs are brighter, breezier, and bigger, but none can match the sheer variety of craft beers available at The Salt House. This place boasts 120 varieties of bottled craft beers from all around the world and 21 different types of beer on draught at any one time."

"The Skeff Bar is located on Eyre Square in the heart of Galway city since 1850. It has 6 bars across 5 different floors. It has a 10 foot screen in its sports bar on its 3rd floor, an extensive cocktail bar on its 5thfloor and a whiskey vault with over 200 whiskeys on their 1st floor."

"Menlo Park Hotel is found in a private property, conveniently within walking distance from Downtown Galway, and even nearer to Galway Shopping Center. It is one of the top choices for tourists who like shopping, sightseeing, and city walks. Once done with a full day of exploration, come home to your air-conditioned and WiFi-ready room in this four-star hotel that also has on-site dining with special diet menus waiting for you."

"Located in its own private grounds, this 4-star hotel offers spacious, elegant rooms. It is only 20 minutes’ walk from Galway’s centre and 5 minutes' walk from the nearest shopping centre. The property is within easy access from main roads, and free parking and free WiFi are available."

"Besides providing organic, vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, savoury scones and wholesome dishes such as cashew-nut roast, this place is great for finding out about energy workshops and yoga classes around town...."

"Another great place to visit indoors with kids in Galway is Busy Bees. It’s one of the great things to do with toddlers in Galway as it is suitable for kids from the age of 6 months. There is a large soft play area, a separate one for toddlers, there is a roller skate disco suitable for kids age 7-12, a teddy bear stuffing workshop (a great birthday party idea), and laser tag for the over 8s."

"Busy Bees is a fun-packed adventure centre for children of all ages. Conveniently located in Oranmore Business Park in Oranmore, Galway just 10 minutes drive from Galway city centre."

"By the time lunchtime comes around, we’re all craving a sweet escape to Urban Grind’s courtyard. Whether it’s coffee and a homemade pastry or a healthy sandwich creation, you’ll feel stress-free and satisfied by the time you get back to reality. 8 William Street West // MORE HERE"

"Creative hub Urban Grind whips up fantastic breakfasts (cinnamon porridge; organic ciabatta with grilled chorizo and poached egg) and lunches (black- and white-bean tortilla with avocado and lime mayo; glazed... Top ChoiceTapas in Galway City"