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"At the junction of Abbeygate Street and Shop Street in Galway City, one can find Lynch’s Castle – a fortified house from the medieval era. It was home to the Lynch family, one of the Galway tribes, and it is believed that parts of the limestone structure date back to the 14th century. Today, the castle houses AIB Bank."

"Now an AIB Bank, this excellent example of a town castle was built around 1500 (the exact date is unknown). The facade's stonework includes ghoulish gargoyles and the coats of arms of Henry VII, the Lynches (the..."

"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."

"An iconic piece of Galway’s history, the Claddagh ring features two hearts and a crown and can symbolise romantic availability or otherwise, depending on the direction that the crown points. Some firms that make the city’s ring date back to the 18th century. It’s associated with the Joyce Tribe and has spread far and wide in recent years, but several Galway shops (the museum, naturally, is also one) have cornered a local market steeped in tradition."

"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."

"Oscars are literal experts when it comes to fresh fish and seafood. Their head chef is the author of not one but two award-winning books about seafood, so you can tell they know what to do with the finest quality produce that Galway Bay has to offer. Their menu is top notch, with pan-fried scallops and prawns, chunky baked white fish, stunning Galway Bay lobsters simmered in delicious sauces and much more!"

"Located on Dominick Street in the West End of the city where there are numerous pubs and restaurants. This area for me has so much character and only a short walk away from the Spanish Arch and Claddagh two of my favorite places in Galway. Oscars embraces the locally sourced seafood and brings it to another level incorporating sea vegetables and literally brings a taste of the sea to every dish."

"According to them: “Oscars is a perfect bistro to enjoy a selection of real local foods in particular the Seafood freshly caught off the coast of Galway and sourced from local fishermen and the best of Galways fishmongers."

"Named after one of Galway’s 14 Tribes, the quaint Kirwan’s Lane lies inside Galway’s former city walls. This tight pedestrian street curves through a ravine of rustic stone houses that have elements dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These buildings hold pubs, restaurants, cafes and arts and crafts shops, and outdoor tables skirt the path when the weather’s good."

"Another place in Galway that is named after one of the 14 tribes. Kirwan’s Lane in the Latin Quarter of the Galway City is a medieval lane with some fabulous examples of 16th and 17th century architecture. There’s cute craft shops, stylish cafes, great restaurants and of course some good old classic Irish pubs."

"In the heart of medieval Galway, The Seafood Bar at Kirwan's specialises in seafood as well as the essential companion red or white wine."

"A distinctive black and white three-storey building in downtown Salthill, just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, Joanna Paszkiewicz and Chef Leon Mellsop's Black Cat has been a casual dining destination of choice for discerning Galwegians ..."

"Popular Spanish-style tapas restaurant serving dishes made from local ingredients. It could make for a cute, quirky first date. This tapas restaurant in Salthill is the perfect place for a romantic date."

"Awaking to a forecast of sunny skies, early one friday morning, we hopped in the car to grab a wee..."

"Average Rating - 4.1Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - GalwayAverage price - ££Review - The food is delicious and cheap and the delivery driver is lovely!. My only criticism is that I’d like a small bit more mayo on the loaded fries. View Abrakebabra Menu"

"Review - The food is delicious and cheap and the delivery driver is lovely!. My only criticism is that I’d like a small bit more mayo on the loaded fries. View Abrakebabra Menu"

"Milano’s is a name known to many, and you can find it in many parts of the country. We think it might be because they’re doing something right, including their pizzas. With many pizza choices, including vegetarian and gourmet, there is at least one to try each night of the week."

"Average Rating - 4.2Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - GalwayAverage price - £££Review - the vegan margherita was excellent !"

"Not unique to Galway as there are Milano branches around the country, but their pizza is always a good shout."

"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."

"Merlin Park Woods is a large urban woodland located on the eastern edge of Galway City and is a great place to visit with kids. On the former site of the Waithman estate, this haven for wildlife is a great place for a walk away from the city centre. Merlin Castle lies in the North Wood, and there is a playground too that kids will enjoy."

"A post shared by Piotr (@zagadka1986) on Oct 15, 2017 at 6:02am PDT. Known as the oldest and largest urban park in Galway City, Merlin Park and Woods is a playground for nature and woodland lovers. It remains as one of the forefronts of biodiversity conservation practices in the city."