Aran Islands are a group of three rocky islands located in Galway Bay. The islands include Inishmore (Inis Mór – the largest island), Inishmaan (Inis Meáin – the second largest), and Inisheer (Inis Oírr – the smallest). On the islands, you can explore ancient stone forts and churches, awesome cliffs, and flora and fauna. The …
Nestled at the base of Druchruach Mountain and along the shore of Lough Pollacappul in Connemara, Kylemore Abbey is one of the most iconic attractions in Galway, Ireland. It is also one of the most beautiful castles in Ireland. And no visit to Ireland is complete without spending a half day to the castle ground. …
Galway is one of the top cities in Ireland that a lot of tourists are interested to visit. Whether you’re planning to visit Galway for backpacking or purely leisure, there are a lot of places all over the city to accommodate you which will suit your preference. To guide you, here are 15 places on …
32 kilometers north of Galway City lies the town of Tuam. It is popularly known for its involvement in ancient and modern church affairs and its two cathedrals. Surely, there’s more to see in Tuam than these significant religious infrastructures like golfing, fishing, and hiking. If you are planning to add this to your next …
Known as one of the surviving medieval walled towns in Ireland, Athenry invites not just a passing day trip but encourages travelers to savor more of it as well. It is a town full of rich local heritage and the ideal base to explore the Wild Atlantic Way and West of Ireland. Whether you’ll be …
There are 6 national parks in Ireland that have been attracting tourists for a long time. National parks are designated and protected areas by the state for the preservation and conservation of nature and wildlife. It is a great place to either relax, explore with friends and family or learn about nature and national treasures. …
Lakes in Ireland are in abundance. Ireland happens to be filled with gorgeous landscapes and natural wonders such as lakes. Lakes are known as “Lough” in Ireland. It is pronounced as “loch” from the Irish Gaelic which means “lake”. We come up with this 10 most awesome Ireland lakes to visit to help you decide …