Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Spiddal

"Claregalway Castle is a fully-restored 15th-century Norman tower house, situated on the banks of the River Clare. It was the chief fortress of the powerful Clanricarde de Burgos family, also known as the Burkes, who were descendants of the original 13th-century Anglo-Normans invaders. The castle has a long, bloody history, which you can learn all about on the regular tours at the castle!"

"Now fully restored, Claregalway Castle is a 15th-century tower house on the banks of the scenic River Clare. Its main claim to fame is as the original home of the Brian Boru Harp, Ireland’s national symbol now on display in Trinity College Dublin. Take a guided tour of this Anglo-Norman tower house, former home of the illustrious Clanricard Burkes."

"A post shared by Veronica Bilotta (@veronicabilotta) on Aug 31, 2018 at 3:48pm PDT. The fully-restored castle will make you feel like a King or a Queen for night, as it has lodging options fit for royalty. The friendly welcoming hosts and the expert guides will help you learn more about the rich history of the castle."

"Sloping down to the river in the Latin Quarter, Quay Street is a fun and friendly pedestrian artery with colourful storefronts, trendy shops and restaurant and bar terraces under awnings. Rain or shine there are buskers along the way playing jaunty tunes. There’s a fun, welcoming buzz in all the pubs, which also have live music, dancing and reasonable prices despite being bang on the tourist trail."

"– shopping, eating, nightlife, hotels, drinking, and delightful people watching. The vibe here isn’t about party, or youth – it’s about the joy of life and good old Irish craic. Lets not go into the buildings just yet –there are too many awesome things happening on the road."

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

"A post shared by Jenni Schanil (@jschanil) on Oct 16, 2017 at 3:44am PDT. The iconic urban park is covered by 500,000 Irish trees of rich assortment, with an area of 120 acres where you can roam free. The catchphrase Green Lungs for the City is perfectly embodied in this park, with the presence of a wide variety of trees and canopies."

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

"The Quays Bar and Restaurant, Galway|Courtesy of The Quays, Galway. The Quays may look like your quintessential traditional Irish pub from the outside, but its interior is surprisingly cosmopolitan. Parts of the décor were originally part of a medieval church in France, including the pews and a sizeable church organ – which acts as a backdrop for musical acts performing daily in the venue upstairs."

"As far as historical interior decorating goes, The Quays Pub has pretty much got the ‘cool’ factor locked down. The outside of this Galway pub is quaint and colorful, painted cream and deep blue with red window panes and hanging flower baskets adorning the outer walls. The inside, however, gets cooler the further you go in."

"With endless rooms and passageways, this enormous tavern has great vantage points from which to watch live music (mainly rock and country, with occasional trad sessions) every night. Much of its interior,..."

"Dún Aonghasa on Inis MorInis Mor The easiest way to get to Inis Mor is by taking a ferry from Ros a' Mhíl/Rossaveal, which is located about 50 minutes from Galway. You can either drive yourself to Rossaveal, or take advantage of the shuttle bus that leaves from central Galway about 1.5 hours before sailing in the morning."

"Almost hanging over a 100-metre cliff edge on Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands, Dún Aonghasa is thought to be at least 2000 years old. It consists of four concentric circles, their walls sometimes as much as 4 metres thick. Yet for all its obvious defensive might, the fort is thought to have been largely ceremonial."

"An iconic piece of Galway’s history, the Claddagh ring features two hearts and a crown and can symbolise romantic availability or otherwise, depending on the direction that the crown points. Some firms that make the city’s ring date back to the 18th century. It’s associated with the Joyce Tribe and has spread far and wide in recent years, but several Galway shops (the museum, naturally, is also one) have cornered a local market steeped in tradition."

"The Claddagh ring has become iconic the world over thanks to the spread of the Irish across the globe. Delve into the history and lore of this iconic ring at the Legend of the Claddagh Ring museum and visitor centre, where you can learn where the ring first came from and what it has come to represent."