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Visiting Western Ireland, Ireland


From the bustling charm of Galway City to the rugged, otherworldly Burren, Western Ireland offers a wonderful wealth of experiences. Exuberant Galway, City of Tribes, packs summers with festivals and packs pubs with locals and visitors. Westport is another charismatic town, full of colorful shopfronts, pubs and great restaurants. The near lunar landscape of the Burren delights with its unexpected flora. Don’t miss its Stone Age burial monuments, fishing village Ballyvaughan or cheerful... more » From the bustling charm of Galway City to the rugged, otherworldly Burren, Western Ireland offers a wonderful wealth of experiences. Exuberant Galway, City of Tribes, packs summers with festivals and packs pubs with locals and visitors. Westport is another charismatic town, full of colorful shopfronts, pubs and great restaurants. The near lunar landscape of the Burren delights with its unexpected flora. Don’t miss its Stone Age burial monuments, fishing village Ballyvaughan or cheerful Lisdoonvarna. « less
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Oranhill Lodge

Nov 7, 2009

''Would you like a tea or coffee?'' asked Mike who runs the b&b with his wife Ann, when we arrived. We had travelled from Dublin so we said ''Yes please.'' Ten minutes later Mike arrived with pots...more

Martine's Quay Street Wine Bar & Restaurant

Nov 7, 2009

I wish i read some of the reviews before going to this place, again was tempted in by an attractive early bird menu. That was about the only good point of the meal. On arrival we were told that there...more

Carlton Hotel Galway City

3 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
Nov 7, 2009

Family of 2 adults & 2 kids stayed for two nights in two inter connecting rooms. On arrival at about 3:30pm we were told our rooms weren't ready even though check in time was from 3:00pm onwards...more

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