Sligo is famous for its musical traditions, and the Coleman Irish Music Centre celebrates and preserves them, especially the music of Michael Coleman and his...

Ireland’s largest sanctuary for birds of prey occupies 27 hectares and houses 270 birds and animals. A special treat is the Eagles Flying Show. It...

Ballymote is most famous for its castle, which was once the strongest in Connaught. Moated, double-walled and double gated, it was conquered many times nonetheless....

Knocknashee means Hill of the Fairies, and this atmospheric spot is home to an ancient hill fort. A limestone plateau measuring 700 metres by 320...

Rinville Park just outside Galway City has an ancient castle, a stately home and a 16th-century estate. Visitors can wander a network of coastal footpaths...

Galway Races are famous the world over and visitors travel from its farthest corners to attend its race meetings. The most popular of all is...

At the end of the 1300s, Richard de Burgo - the Red Earl - built County Sligo’s first road. The Red Earl’s Road was an...

Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre offers a crash course in the City’s rich and ancient heritage. Attractions include the Hall of Tribes, an exhibition all...

Crawling into Cairn K at Carrowkeel is an unforgettable experience. The passage tomb is at least 5000 years old. It’s one of 14 that make...

Galway’s greyhound stadium has been redeveloped, and it now offers a varied day out. As well as racing into the night, there’s a restaurant with...

Galway’s famous Eyre Square is often the liveliest place in the City. In summer especially, visitors and locals head this way to listen to live...

Galway City Museum offers spectacular views of the city, and the building has won many international awards. Other highlights include a suspended 30-foot Galway Hooker...

Galway Cathedral was the last major stone church to be built in Ireland before concrete became the material of choice. Completed in 1965, it was...

Galway City is well known for its vibrant arts scene, and Ard Bia Art Space is one of the many places that has helped build...

Lynch’s Castle was once the home of Galway’s most powerful family, the Lynches. A tall limestone Gothic building, it’s probably the finest 16th-century town house...

The Town Hall Theatre is Galway’s most important entertainment venue, staging performances nearly every night of the year. Drama, opera, ballet, film, concerts and musicals...

The Collegiate Church of St Nicholas is considered to be one of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval churches. Founded in 1320, it’s dedicated to St Nicholas, the...

Bold Art’s mission statement is "Art for Everyone", and this popular gallery hosts free exhibitions most months and supports over 100 Irish artists. Among them,...

Visitors to this popular gallery can see contemporary Irish art and sculpture by some the countries best artists. Those featured include John Behan, Susan Webb,...

For many centuries Galway had close ties with Spain and the town was once Ireland’s most important trading port with the country. Spanish Arch was...