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Lynch’s Castle was once the home to the most powerful family in Galway. This incredible limestone building is a fine example of an Irish gothic style. The Lynch Family’s Coat of Arms can still be seen today, as can other proprietors of the house Henry and the Fitzgerald’s of Kildare.
Situated between Shop Street and Abbeygate Street, this castle gives us a rare glimpse of old Galway....

The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas, dominates Galway's skyline. It is on the site of the old Galway Gaol - featured in Lady Gregory's 'Gaol Gate'.

Dedicated in August 1965 by the late Cardinal Cushing of Boston, USA, the cathedral is built in cut limestone in a combination of classical and traditional design, and has Connemara Marble flooring....

Eyre Square is situated right in the heart of Galway City Centre and is a very popular meeting point. The rectangular plot was presented to the city officials by Mayor Edward Eyre in 1710. It's the perfect place to relax and take in the sights and sounds of the bustling city centre around you.
Attractions within this city centre park include are two large, cast-iron cannons in memory of the Connaught Rangers who fought in the Crimean War, a bust of former US President John F. Kennedy (E...

The Eyre Square Shopping Centre is located right in the heart of Galway City Centre on Eyre Square. Its opening hours are from 9am - 6.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. On Thursdays and Fridays it opens from 9am - 9pm. Opening times on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays are 12pm - 6pm....

The Post Box was onced located at the corner of High Street and Mainguard Street is very unusual, being hexagonal (eight sided) rather than round. It stood at this location for over 136 years until it was knocked over when it was hit by a truck. It was then taken away to be repaired, however it wasn't  brought back to it's original location. It is now located in the Civic Museum where it is preserved.

This box, designed in 1865 by G W Penfold, i...

Kirwan's Lane (off Quay Street) is one of Galway's last remaining late Medieval Lanes and has been recently redeveloped as a residential area. It was here that the Galway MP Richard Martin built a 100-seater theatre for his actress wife in 1783. Among those who acted there was the republican patriot, Theobald Wolfe Tone.

The lane also includes the remnants of two nunneries. A unique development, Design Concourse Ireland, has recently opened there in a 17th century merchant's house....

Welcome to the world of Galway Irish Crystal. From the earth's core come the rough makings of one of the world's most captivating creations - crystal. Tempered by fire, the shapes, the patterns and the flawless surfaces mirror the elegance of another era - yet complement the achievements of the present....

Not many relics remain today of a time before cars, when the horse reigned supreme in Galway. One of those is a Horse Trough, located across the road from the entrance to the Fairgreen Car Park in Forster Street. It carries the letters CSPCA on its side. Today it carries no water, instead it is planted with flowers....

Those from near and far have heard about Galway’s Spanish Arch. Located where Galway’s River Corrib meets the sea, this is a tranquil spot.
The remainder of a 16th century bastion, the Arch added to the town's walls to protect merchant ships from looting.
The Spanish Arch is so called due to Galway’s merchant trade with Spain, whose Galleons often docked under its protection.
On leaving Galway, you certainly won’t forget the beautiful Spanish Arch!...