Category Archives: Galway

Four Beautiful Destinations in Ireland You Can Get To By Train

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Seamus O'Murchu

Experience Interrailing If you’re looking for something new to experience, interrailing is the most relaxing way to travel and to explore new cities across Ireland. It’s the new way to experience culture and explore breathtaking views. Explore the wonderful beauty … Continue reading →

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2018 Galway International Arts Festival

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

The cultural city of Galway is set to welcome the return of the much awaited Galway International Arts Festival which is set to run from the 16th-29th July where a wonderful mix of world-class theatre, headline music acts, street spectacles … Continue reading →

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Ireland makes Virtuoso’s top 10 hottest destinations in the world

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The luxury travel network Virtuoso has listed its top 10 hottest destinations to visit and it comes as no surprise that Ireland is listed in the top 6 destinations. This top result came from an analysis of the $35 billion … Continue reading →

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Located on Ireland’s western coastline, Galway will be celebrating its culinary landscape with the 5th annual Galway Food Festival. The festival will take place between the 24th and 28th March on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2016.

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Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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Galway rated friendliest city in the world

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The results of a recent survey by US travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, has ranked Galway at the top of its list of the friendliest cities in the world. Continue reading →

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New Whiskey Trail launched in Galway

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Galway Whiskey Trail has been launched to celebrate over 200 years of whiskey distilling in the city. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland to promote two Irish Arts Festival’s with online films

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Two of Ireland’s most popular festivals, the Galway International Arts Festival and Kilkenny Arts Festival, will be promoted with the help of new online films produced by Tourism Ireland. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s answer to the Orient Express

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Travelling around Ireland is set to be transformed thanks to Ireland’s answer to the world-famous Orient Express. Continue reading →

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Easter Egg hunts in Ireland not to be missed

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the lead up to Easter Sunday and on the day itself, there are a multitude of themed Easter events suitable for the whole family taking place throughout Ireland. Continue reading →

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