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Nora Barnacle House

8 Bowling Green, Galway, Ireland
353-091-564743
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Ranked #19 of 63 attractions in Galway
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Description: The childhood home of James Joyce's wife has been restored as a museum commemorating the lives of the Joyces.
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galway
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Small house. But if you are into story of NoraBarnacle worth a look More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The ladies have done a wonderful job with the house, cant wait to return again. I was 20 when I was there. About 12 years ago Cant wait to bring my grandmother back for her third visit. Wonderful piece of history well kept. More

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connemara
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

in the centre of galway, worth a visit, beautifully restored and kept. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

The tiny, tiny home of Nora Barnacle, wife of James Joyce, is one of those rare experiences which can occasionally jump up on you and surprise you. They always have a guide in situ, which is either one of the Gallagher sisters who own the building (and should be beatified for having saved it and maintained it for the rest... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2010
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