Best Museums in Oranmore

"This easy-to-miss spot on the corner of Galway’s main parade is marked by a medieval-like fortified house structure and a bizarre ape-like gargoyle. The 15th-century ‘castle’ is not often open throughout, with much of it now occupied by a local bank, but a walk around the back will give you a glance at a heartwrenching piece of Galway history. The castle is home to the spot where the Lord Mayor hanged his own son who had murdered a Spanish visitor who winked at his girlfriend."

"At the corner of Shop Street and Abbeygate Street is a robust limestone house that stands apart from the buildings around it. This is Lynch’s Castle, a fortified house that could go back as far as the 14th century but got its current design in the 16th century. The house afforded extra protection from raids to its owners, the Lynch family who had Anglo-Norman roots and were one of the 14 tribes that held sway in Galway in the period."

"Imposing old building in the middle of Galway's pedestrian street. Once the home of the most powerful family in the city. translated by•View Original"

"If you are looking for no-fuss family activities in Galway, then try Monkey Business. An indoor play centre which is ideal for kids from age 2 upwards, this soft play centre has a café which allows parents to grab a coffee and sit down while the kids play. Check their Facebook page for the latest information on opening hours and admission prices."

"Monkey Business is Galway’s best indoor adventure centre for kids. Your little ones are guaranteed to have a fun-filled day exploring 3 stories of climbing frames, slides, ball ponds, bouncy castles and much more. There’s also a popular toddlers section available and it caters for kids parties, tour groups and school tours."

"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."

"Firstly, make sure you have your pronunciation correct: “Dawl” Bar, also the name of Ireland’s parliament. After opening its doors in 2008, this pub has already become beloved venue amongst Galwegians. The pub dominates the corner of Cross St and Middle St with a beautiful public clock located above the main entrance."

"Located on Middle Street, The Dáil bar is the perfect place to begin or end any night out. During the day relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and warm yourself up with something from their menu. At night enjoy the live music as part of a party or with some friends and try out their famous cocktails."

"Start with the chili calamari rings or goat cheese spring rolls before moving onto the main event: the grill. You can get roast chicken or grilled strip steak—but the burgers are really some of the best in Galway. Can't decide what to get?"

"Flannery's Hotel is long established in Galway City as a hotel offering comfort & style within relaxed surroundings making it an excellent choice for the business traveller or leisure guest alike. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern 3 star features such as en-suite facilities, direct dial telephone, multi channel television, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Award winning "Galwegians Restaurant" offers guests a selection of dishes all cooked with flair in the kitchen where each menu is accompanied by a range of freshly prepared home grown vegetables and complimented by a vast selection of fine wines."

"Ballyloughane Beach and Eyre Square are both a short drive away from Flannery’s Hotel, making it an ideal accommodation for beach-goers, as well as foodies. It is a three-star hotel that features an on-site Irish restaurant and a bistro that offers flavorful mixes and popular drinks. Rooms in this hotel are equipped with a work desk, coffee-making essentials, and WiFi access."

"It tends to (not always!) be one of the cheaper hotels in Galway, price wise, but it’s a bit outside the city, so you’ll need to grab a taxi. Based on my last couple of visits, I can vouch for the rooms being clean and the food from the bar being decent. The rooms are also modern and spacious."

"The hotel is ideally located between the buzz of Galway city and the relaxed seaside resort of Salthill. Clybaun Hotel provides easy access to Connemara, the Aran Islands and the best of the west of Ireland. The four star Clybaun Hotel is bright and spacious, with plenty of indoor and outdoor comfortable seating areas."

"Guests love Clybaun Hotel’s excellent location that gives them quick access to the vibrant city center, as well as Salthill’s scenic location and charming cafes. There is lots to love about this four-star hotel. It houses an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a steam room, and an indoor play area."

"These two reserves, through their combination of deciduous woods, limestone reefs, lakes and turloughs, constitute one of the most interesting Irish vegetation and faunal complexes still in existence. The Coole-Garryland reserve contains a variety of floral habitats including well-formed high forest on deep pockets of soil, dwarf woodland on limestone pavement and a turlough complex in the Callows and Coole Lake. A large portion of this reserve was formerly owned by Lady Gregory, co-founder with W.B."

"One hour south of Galway City is a great place to take the kids for a day out in nature. Covering an area of approximately 400 hectares is the wetland and woodland nature reserve of Coole Park. The two reserves constitute woods, limestone reefs, lakes, and turloughs where you can see interesting Irish vegetation and fauna."

"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..."

"In an idyllic setting by a stream, this 16th-century Norman tower was the summer home of WB Yeats from 1921 to 1929 and was the inspiration for one of his best-known works, The Tower. It adjoins a whitewashed cottage with forest-green trim, which contains an exhibition on Yeats' life and work. From Gort, it's 7.2km northeast off the N66."

"If you are looking for no-fuss family activities in Galway, then try Monkey Business. An indoor play centre which is ideal for kids from age 2 upwards, this soft play centre has a café which allows parents to grab a coffee and sit down while the kids play. Check their Facebook page for the latest information on opening hours and admission prices."

"Monkey Business is Galway’s best indoor adventure centre for kids. Your little ones are guaranteed to have a fun-filled day exploring 3 stories of climbing frames, slides, ball ponds, bouncy castles and much more. There’s also a popular toddlers section available and it caters for kids parties, tour groups and school tours."

"This easy-to-miss spot on the corner of Galway’s main parade is marked by a medieval-like fortified house structure and a bizarre ape-like gargoyle. The 15th-century ‘castle’ is not often open throughout, with much of it now occupied by a local bank, but a walk around the back will give you a glance at a heartwrenching piece of Galway history. The castle is home to the spot where the Lord Mayor hanged his own son who had murdered a Spanish visitor who winked at his girlfriend."

"At the corner of Shop Street and Abbeygate Street is a robust limestone house that stands apart from the buildings around it. This is Lynch’s Castle, a fortified house that could go back as far as the 14th century but got its current design in the 16th century. The house afforded extra protection from raids to its owners, the Lynch family who had Anglo-Norman roots and were one of the 14 tribes that held sway in Galway in the period."

"Imposing old building in the middle of Galway's pedestrian street. Once the home of the most powerful family in the city. translated by•View Original"