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Plan a Fun Family Break to Galway
"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."
"If you need a break away from everything, the calm surroundings of Barna Woods is the perfect spot. You can listen to the wind in the trees and observe the spectacular flora that adds colour to this beautiful and natural area. Website: www.galwaybarnawoods.com"
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"Situated just 3 miles from Galway City, this enchanting woodland is the great thing to do in Galway for nature lovers. It can be quite muddy when it rains. Which let’s face it is more often than not in Ireland."
"Brighten up your day with a gorgeous hot chocolate from Kettle Café. It’s no wonder they’re known to serve one of the best hot chocolates around as they use 53% Belgian chocolate in each delicious cuppa. Stick to a classic hot cocoa, or sample some of their more interesting flavours such Salted Caramel or Coconut Hot Choc, either of which will blow you away with chocolatey goodness."
"This fantastic Eyre Street café have just started making the most gorgeous of pastries and donuts from scratch!. The dough, glaze, sauces and fillings are all made fresh every day by their talented pastry chef. Just wait 'til you hear the flavours on offer: Lemon Curd, Espresso, Reese's Peanut Butter and more."
"Baristas brew up fairtrade coffee in this sleek dark-wood-floored cafe in a historic stone building. There are other branches scattered throughout Galway city."
"Average Rating - 4.5Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - GalwayAverage price - £££Review - So good as usual!. View Woozza Pizzeria Menu"
"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..."