Archive for the 'Galway Ireland' Category
Cheap Galway Hotels
September 13th, 2009Just added Cheap Galway Hotels to google maps so lets see what happens over the next while and whether this page will rank at all for cheap hotels in Galway or any variations….
A Quick Guide to Galway
December 4th, 2006A Guide to Galway
Galway is a city located in the province of Connacht in the Republic of Ireland. The city rests on the west coast of Ireland and it boasts a population of 65,832. The city dates back to a fort built in 1124 by the King of Connacht - around which a small settlement began to grow. The settlement started to thrive during the Middle Ages under the rule of fourteen merchant families known as the ‘Tribes of Galway’. At this time Galway established itself as an international trading post. Today, the city continues to boom and Galway contributes both commercially and culturally to the country. Galway is one of the few cities in Ireland where the Irish language is commonly spoken – giving it the title ‘The Bilingual capital of Ireland’. The city places strong emphasis on the importance of Irish culture, traditions, music, song, dance and storytelling – this is mainly due to the city’s proximity to the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht area. As well as rich traditions and culture, Galway offers visitors a glimpse at some beautiful architecture. The city boasts an abundance of medieval buildings, not least St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church built in 1320, or Lynch’s Castle on Shop Street. For those interested in Renaissance architecture, the extravagantly named Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, is well worth a visit. The city is a famed home of artists, musicians and writers and Galway hosts a large number of arts festivals each year, including: the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Early Music Festival and the Galway Film Fleadh. Galway is a perfect base from which to discover the beauty of the West of Ireland, such as the Aran Islands or the Burren. However the city itself offers the perfect location for a relaxing break steeped in the area’s rich traditions and lively culture. Dara Ward lives in Ireland. He operates numerous travel websites including Hotels in Tralee and Hotels in Dublin.
Eyre Square
September 8th, 2006In the heart of Galway City lies the newly redesigned Eyre Square. The square surrounds a charming park popular with both tourists and picnicking locals alike. The striking buildings surrounding the square mainly date back to the 19th century. On the north-western side of Eyre Square is the Browne Doorway. This is an entrance from a mansion on Abbeygate Street Lower, dating back to the 17th century. The square is a handy landmark for negotiating your way around Galway City, and it is located close to bus and train stations and numerous hotels.
Galway Guide
September 5th, 2006Galway is perhaps Ireland’s favourite city especially among young people. It is a vibrant city full of live, arts and music. Located in the West of Ireland Galway should be a must on any serious travellers itinerary. The city has excellent restaurants, a pub a day for ever, a great traditional music scene and is of course home to the largest racing event in Europe-The Galway Races. Check out Galway for more details on this great city.
Hotels in Galway Blog
August 28th, 2006We are delighted to launch our latest in what promises to be a large list of travel blogs over the coming months. Our Hotels in Galway blog will cater to all aspects of life in Galway, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and drink and more. We hope to add useful information for visitors to this magical city. This blog is running off Hotels in Galway a leading provider of Hotels in Galway Ireland.