Must See Sights and Landmarks in Loughrea Area

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Must See Sights and Landmarks in Loughrea Area

Galway Cathedral
Galway Cathedral
4.6 (3055 ratings)4.5 (1754 ratings)
Modern and airy, green-domed, renaissance-style Catholic cathedral, with a mosaic of JF Kennedy.
Gaol Rd, Galway, H91 A780, Ireland
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchReligious institutionArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious Sites
Dunguaire Castle
Dunguaire Castle
4.2 (3534 ratings)4 (571 ratings)
Immaculately restored, 16th-century bay-side fortress with a literary history and evening banquets.
Dungory East, Kinvarra, Co. Galway, Ireland
CastleSights & Landmarks
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
4.5 (381 ratings)4.5 (533 ratings)
Large, 14th-century Anglican Episcopal church visited by Oliver Cromwell and Christopher Columbus.
St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Lombard St, Galway, H91 PY20, Ireland
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Galway (Ireland
"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."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Most Beautiful Buildings in Galway, Ireland
"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."
Mentioned by TheJournal.ie
Unsung Galway: A guide to the city in 7 underappreciated buildings
"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."
Rathbaun Farm
Rathbaun Farm
4.6 (159 ratings)4.5 (161 ratings)
Rathbane, Ardrahan, Co. Galway, H91 CP89, Ireland
Sights & LandmarksFarms
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
4.2 (3927 ratings)3.5 (632 ratings)
Added to the 16th-century walls in the 18th century, this archway provides access to Spanish Parade.
2 The Long Walk, Galway, Ireland
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksBridgesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Oranmore Castle
Oranmore Castle
4.1 (196 ratings)4 (74 ratings)
Rectangular 15th-century castle, periodically open to the public for tours, lodging & events.
Castle Rd, Innplot, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Sights & LandmarksCastleEvent venueTour agency
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
4.3 (107 ratings)4 (15 ratings)
43 William St, Galway, H91 K6PN, Ireland
MonumentSights & LandmarksMonuments & StatuesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Galway City, Ireland
"An earnest conversation takes place between Irish writer Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) and Estonian writer Eduard Vilde (1856–1933), sitting on a granite bench, in this bronze-cast statue by Estonian artist Tiiu..."
Leamaneh Castle
Leamaneh Castle
4.2 (126 ratings)3.5 (17 ratings)
Storied, scenic ruins of a 15th-century stone tower house & 17th-century mansion residence.
Leamaneh North, Co. Clare, Ireland
CastleSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by Historic European Castles
Best castles near Galway
"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."
The Friendly Farmer
The Friendly Farmer
4.8 (18 ratings)5 (2 ratings)
Knockbrack, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland
Farm shopSights & LandmarksFarm
Lynch Memorial Window
Lynch Memorial Window
4 (53 ratings)3.5 (27 ratings)
As legend has it, in 1493 the town's mayor hung his son from this window for murdering a visitor.
12-13 Market St, Galway, H91 F660, Ireland
Local history museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Galway City, Ireland
"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..."

Best Nightlife in Loughrea

Electric Arcade
Electric Arcade
4.5 (286 ratings)
36 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, Ireland
RestaurantBarVideo arcade
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Local Restaurants in Galway, Ireland
"No matter what time of day, you won’t regret it if the neon sign lures you into Electric Arcade’s ‘streetfood discotheque’. In the evening, their impressive offering of cocktails and dishes – think 12-hour braised beef-cheek tacos or mac and cheese with smoked haddock – are elevated to an all-night experience, with a smorgasbord of whimsically designed spaces and music styles to suit your evolving mood. For a more relaxed Electric Arcade experience, the dual emphasis on atmosphere and delicious bites also works at lunchtime where ‘tasty treats and chilled out tunes’ will make you really feel like you’ve taken a break."
Mentioned by magazine.menupages.ie
Galway’s Best Cheap and Cheerful Restaurants — Menupages Magazine
"Streetfood, Liquors, Entertainment & Dancing – All under one rooftop.” Biteclub is known for its funky atmosphere, it’s delicious cocktails and chilled out vibe. Their food is a modern take on street food from around the world; Think Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with a twist. They use locally sourced ingredients, they throw great gigs and even have a disco brunch… and the best thing about it is that the food is affordable!"
Tigh Neachtain
Tigh Neachtain
4.6 (1291 ratings)
Cosy, all-wood pub with food from a stylish restaurant upstairs, open fireplaces and live music.
17 Cross Street Upper, Galway, H91 F9F7, Ireland
Pub
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 11 Best Pubs in Galway
"Galway’s artsy crowd always seems to make its way straight to Tigh Neachtain. The wood-lined pub is built inside the former home of Irish animal right’s activist Richard Martin and attracts free spirits of all types. The pub is well known to support local musicians and artists and serves its own brand of creativity in the form of home-brewed beer (though it also has Irish favorites and craft beer on tap, as well)."
Mentioned by This is Galway
AL FRESCO DINING IN GALWAY
"We’ve said it once and we’ll say it a thousand times, there’s no better place to do some quality people watching than outside Tigh Neachtain. Whether you go for chowder and a pint of plain or a cheese board and glass of red, their menu is packed with tempting dishes to keep you warm. 17 Cross Street, The Latin Quarter // MORE HERE"
Mentioned by Your Irish Adventure
10 Best Pubs In Galway, Ireland
"This pub was first opened in 1894 and has been most well-known for hosting a wide variety of musicians including Brian Lennon and Sharon Shannon. This is one of the best pubs in Galway for music as it offers some of the best live music in the city. It’s a budget-friendly pub that is homey and comfortable inside."
Sonny Molloy's
Sonny Molloy's
4.4 (229 ratings)
2 High St, Galway, H91 KWH2, Ireland
Bar

Top Best Restaurants in Loughrea

The Quays Bar and Restaurant
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
4.4 (2305 ratings)
Bar with stained glass, inlaid woods, Gothic arches and church pews, for live music and pub grub.
Quay Ln, Galway, Ireland
GastropubBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top Pubs and Bars in Galway, Ireland
"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."
Mentioned by The World Pursuit
12 Best Galway Pubs and Bars for a Guinness
"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."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Drinking and nightlife in Galway City, Ireland
"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,..."
Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill
Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill
4.5 (401 ratings)
14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Co. Galway, H91 A37N, Ireland
Restaurant
Mentioned by The Irish Road Trip
Best Restaurants In Salthill (10 Super TASTY Spots in 2021)
"These days people do like to know they’re eating locally grown food, they feel good about contributing to the economy, especially when they’re tourists, and the GFP in Salthill is all about fresh and locally grown food. Although this is one of the more casual places to eat in Salthill, the food packs a punch!. The Calamari is delicious, as is the Beef Burger and we shared a Nutella cheesecake, although ‘Himself’ was a bit greedy and had more than his share!"
Mentioned by This is Galway
GALWAY’S BEST BRUNCH SPOTS
"Taking the leap outside of Dublin with their location in our lovely Salthill, Gourmet Food Parlour has been an incredibly welcomed addition to Galway’s foodie scene. The gorgeous, trendy interiors are complemented by their food and the weekend brunch served from 9am-5pm really takes the cake. Huevos rancheros, sandwiches and salads aplenty, they’ve even got some main courses that will really set you up for the day."
Pálás
Pálás
4.4 (502 ratings)
15 Merchants Rd Lower, Galway, H91 F6DF, Ireland
Movie theaterBarRestaurant
Mentioned by This is Galway
PERFECT DATE NIGHT SPOTS IN GALWAY
"Located on the ground floor of Pálás cinema, Merrow’s seasonally shifting menu takes inspiration from the wilderness, coast and countryside we are surrounded by. Baked celeriac steak anyone?. It’s the perfect place to launch a dinner and movie kind of night, as you can head straight to the cinema after your meal."
Mentioned by Ireland Before You Die
5 BEST First Date Ideas & Spots In Galway
"Pálás is a cool brand new cinema theatre in Galway funded by the government. With state-of-the-art technology, three screens, a coffee shop and a bar, the cinema is one of Galway’s cultural hubs. Cinemas are a dating staple and choosing this particular cinema is a great way to pity a unique spin on them."

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Loughrea

Xi'an Street Food
Xi'an Street Food
4.5 (705 ratings)
9 Quay St, Galway, H91 H5W5, Ireland
RestaurantAsian restaurant
Lana Salthill Asian Street Food
Lana Salthill Asian Street Food
4.2 (498 ratings)
224 Upper, Salthill, Co. Galway, Ireland
Asian restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Neo
Neo
4.6 (256 ratings)
8 Dock Rd, Galway, Ireland
Asian restaurant

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