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Hidden Connemara Walking Tours
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Ollie #1 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: This service is a guided walking tour of various trails in the Connemara Region. The tour departs from Fairgreen road which is beside galway coach...... more » Owner description: This service is a guided walking tour of various trails in the Connemara Region. The tour departs from Fairgreen road which is beside galway coach station on Forster st. (meeting point is inside the station at 10am. the tour returns to galway at approx 6pm. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Hiking Trails
Trad on the Prom
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Ollie #2 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 96 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
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Bone Carving Studio and Gallery
Ollie #3 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: The Bone Carving Studio and Gallery in Galway offers the only bone carving classes in Ireland. At a one-day class you’ll create your own bone carving...... more » Owner description: The Bone Carving Studio and Gallery in Galway offers the only bone carving classes in Ireland. At a one-day class you’ll create your own bone carving from start to finish. Whether you're a visitor or a native, a bone carving class is the perfect activity for a rainy Galway day...and it's also a unique souvenir, whether you create a piece to keep for yourself or you make something special for someone special! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Educational Sites
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Connemara National Park
Ollie #4 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  62.6 km from city centre
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Tunes in the Church
Ollie #5 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Quay Street
Ollie #6 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Salthill Promenade
Ollie #7 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Galway Cathedral
Ollie #8 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
Galway Bay
Ollie #9 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Corrib Princess River Cruise
Ollie #10 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 29 reviews

The Corrib Princess departs Woodquay for a leisurely Scenic 90 minute cruise on Lough Corrib which is the second largest lake in Ireland the largest being Lough Neagh in Northern... more »

Attraction type  Ships; Tours
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Galway City Museum
Ollie #11 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 25 reviews

Galway City Museum, Spanish Parade, Galway         Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm Admission: FREE! Telephone: (091) 532 460 Email: museum@galwaycity.ie Website... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Galway Greyhound Stadium
Ollie #12 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Dog Tracks
Distance  16787.2 km from city centre
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The Medieval City Walls
Ollie #13 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
Ollie #14 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
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Pure Skill Galway
Ollie #15 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Pure Skill, Fusion of Sport is a brand new state of the art 25,000 sq ft indoor sport and leisure destination located in Knocknacarra Galway, only...... more » Owner description: Pure Skill, Fusion of Sport is a brand new state of the art 25,000 sq ft indoor sport and leisure destination located in Knocknacarra Galway, only minutes from the city centre. The circuit comprises of 10 automated sports arenas that test your skill level for different sports including soccer, rugby, gaelic football, hurling, basketball, golf, baseball, and many others. The competitors complete the circuit of all 10 sports with a scorecard marked out of a possible 100 points. It takes on average one hour and 15 mins to complete the circuit. The interactive sports area also offers a wide range of sporting activities from around the world, from surfing to ice hockey to kickboxing, so there is something for everyone! The facility represents the first of its kind in the world having recently opened in Knocknacarra in Galway City, and is proving to be a huge hit for group outings and events. So go on, challenge your friends, challenge your teammates, challenge yourself « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
Rathbaun Farm
Ollie #16 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
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Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet
Ollie #17 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  19.0 km from city centre
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Eyre Square
Ollie #18 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
Quiet Man Bridge
Ollie #19 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
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Galway Golf Club
Ollie #20 of 61 attractions in Galway
3 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Golf course overlooks Galway Bay
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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