Galway is a vibrant University City situated on the spectacular
west coast of Ireland. It is renowned for its festivals, music,
theatre, cinema, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, shops and
narrow medieval streets. There are many historical and cultural
places of interest ranging from its rich medieval history to the
modern-day arts and entertainment.
Nearby attractions include the best of Galway's pubs, music,
restaurants, theatres, cinema, and art galleries. There are walking
tours of Galway, which explore the history of this medieval City.
Swimming, (both indoor and outdoor), championship golf courses,
tennis, pitch and putt, horse riding, hillwalking, golf driving
range, are all located close-by. Within easy reach are fine salmon
and trout rivers, as well as sea angling.
St. Judes is also the ideal base for day trips to explore the
fascinating and varied Galway Bay area: the lovely mountains and
lakes of Connemara and the Cong and Maam Valley; the Aran Islands;
Kylemore Abbey and the National Park; the unique landscape of The
Burren and the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.
For visitors who do not have their own transport, or who prefer
not to drive, there are several local companies running daily coach
tours on all trips. There are daily ferries to the Aran Islands
from Rosaveal, and daily flights from Inverin Airport, with
connecting coach services from Galway to Inverin and Rosaveal.
Aran Islands
www.aranislandferries.com
www.aerarannislands.ie
Connemara Tours
www.lalleytours.com
www.galway.net
The Burren & Cliffs of Moher
Tours
www.lallytours.com
www.galway.net
Kylemore Abbey
www.kylemoreabbey.com
Adventure Centres
www.dephiadventureholidays.ie
www.killary.com
Angling
www.dephi-salmon.com
www.galwaybayseatours.com
Boating
www.corribprincess.ie
www.killarycruises.com
Bookshops
www.kennys.ie
www.charliebyrne.com
Cycling
www.cyclingsafaris.com
www.irondonkey.com
Golf
www.bearnagolfclub.com
www.galwaybaygolfresort.com
Walking
www.galviatours.com
www.walkingireland.com
www.walkingconnemara.com
www.southwestwalks.com
www.seansafari.com
Horseriding
www.galwayhorseriding.com
Theatre
www.townhalltheatre.com
www.druidtheatre.com
www.antaibhdhearc.com