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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
Flights: Cheap airfare to Western Ireland (arriving in Dublin, Ireland - Dublin Airport)

Traveler Advice on Western Ireland

633 Hotels & Accommodations

197 Things to Do

126 Restaurants

Traveler Reviews

Lynch Breaffy House Resort Castlebar

Jul 18, 2009

We booked this hotel because it was family orientated and recognised a family of 5! While the hotel was adequate and the family entertainment was good, the restaurant experience ruined our stay. The...more

Eyre Square Hotel

Jul 18, 2009

Found the porter to be like a bouncer at a night club. Made me feel like I was being watched for no reason. Staff could do with customer services course. more

Ardagh Hotel

Jul 18, 2009

We normally stay in a 5* hotel on our travels, but I am so glad we came accross the Ardagh,as reccomended by asome friends. The rooms are comfortable with lovely sea views. The food sumptious and was...more

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