Galway: - Top 10

Things to do in Galway

Dear Ireland,
You’re the pause between verses in an old ballad,
the comfort in a stranger’s smile,
the hush over stone fields just before the rain.
We left your shores,
but never stopped carrying the way your wind felt
on our faces at dusk.
You are not behind us —
you are beneath us,
woven into every step we take,
no matter how far the road runs.

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In today’s email:

• Top 10 Things To Do In Galway

• From Our Love Ireland Community - Most people just go on holiday

• Top 5 Experiences in Galway Ireland

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - Tigh Neachtain: The Perfect Pint in the Heart of Galway

• Around The Web: -Kylemore Abbey exhibition includes previously never seen images of 'Old Ireland', Forget the camino, this is Ireland’s own epic pilgrimage trail, Slow Travel, Irish Style. and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media - Your condition isn’t rare. It’s called “Ireland Deficiency Syndrome.”

• Irish Food You Will Love - The Full Irish - Beans or No Beans?

• The Craic - Is There A “Wrong” Way To Wear A Claddagh Ring?

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Top 10 Things To Do In Galway

Galway is a city in western Ireland in the province of Connacht. It is the county town of Galway, named after the county. The city lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. Galway is the sixth largest city on the island of Ireland and fourth largest in the Republic of Ireland. It had a 2022 census population of 83,456. Close to an earlier settlement, Galway grew around a fortress built by the King of Connacht in 1124.

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From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

Most people just go on holiday...

Angie Last

I think it's just in my being. I feel I have such a connection with Ireland (my Dad was a Tipperary man). I'm so, so proud of my Irish roots.

Laura Murphy Sandlin

The highlight of my trip to Ireland was to visit the grave of my great-great grandparents and see the area where they lived.

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Top 5 Experiences in Galway Ireland

Most visitors only spend a day or two in Galway and in this article we list the top 5 experiences not to be missed. Enjoy!

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

Which famous 14th-century structure in Galway was built by the merchant family the Lynches and is now considered one of the city’s most iconic landmarks?

🅐 Spanish Arch
🅑 Lynch’s Castle
🅒 Eyre Square
🅓 St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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At The Bar

Tigh Neachtain: The Perfect Pint in the Heart of Galway

Located in the vibrant Latin Quarter of Galway, Tigh Neachtain stands as a beacon of Irish culture and hospitality. Established in 1894, this iconic pub has been a cornerstone of the city's social life for well over a century. Its rich history, unique atmosphere, and commitment to promoting local arts make it a beloved institution both for locals and visitors alike.

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“The Abbey Of Love”

In the heart of Connemara, a man built an abbey not for God — but for the woman he lost.

They called it a gift. A memorial. A promise carved in stone.

She died young, far from home. He brought her back and laid her to rest in the place they both loved most.

The lake still reflects her face. The gardens still bloom like a vow.

And long after the grief, the building still stands — not in sorrow, but in remembrance.

In Galway, even architecture tells love stories.

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Around The Web

Why Rory McIlroy must be Northern Ireland’s greatest ever sportsperson after Masters victory

When it comes to the best sportsperson ever to come from Northern Ireland or the island as a whole, Rory McIlroy must now be right at the top

20 of the less common baby names in Northern Ireland in 2024

The less common first names given to babies in Northern Ireland in 2024 have been revealed. The Baby Names 2024 statistics were published earlier this week.

Six Nations highlights: Wales 14, Ireland 40

Ireland used six tries to breeze past Wales in Six Nations action, cementing its third place spot in the table ahead of a matchup against Scotland

Kylemore Abbey exhibition includes previously never seen images of 'Old Ireland'

Old Ireland in Colour photography exhibition will run in Connemara castle for the summer.

Forget the camino, this is Ireland’s own epic pilgrimage trail

Ireland has its own camino — St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim Walk — that stretches 132km from Armagh to Downpatrick,

Slow Travel, Irish Style

There’s a kind of magic in Ireland’s small villages - a slower rhythm where life follows the sound of the Angelus bell and neighbours still know your name. For those dreaming of a relaxed journey rich in tradition, this route through five charming Irish villages invites you to slow down, stay a while, and soak in stories that span generations.

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

Your condition isn’t rare. It’s called “Ireland Deficiency Syndrome.”

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Irish Food You Will Love

The Full Irish - Beans or No Beans?

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

Is There A “Wrong” Way To Wear A Claddagh Ring?

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