Activities

Corrib Cruises

We offers pleasure cruises on Lough Corrib, Irelands largest lake and one of the most cleanest and scenic in Europe. A cruise through this unique waterway is a must while visiting the West of Ireland. In 1977 Corrib Cruises began operating on Lough Corrib and today is the longest established and most experienced company cruising these waters. Fu - click here for more details

Galway Atlantaquaria

Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland is Irelands largest aquarium and one of the West of Irelands premier attractions. It is home to 170 marine and freshwater species. Highlights include seahorses, friendly rays, sharks and an enormous skeleton of a Fin Whale. The Aquarium offers a truly hands-on experience, and visitors can hold star - click here for more details

Segway Adventure Tours

Your segway adventure will take you through the heart of this lively, bustling and historic Gateway to the West - Galway City. Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Corrib River, The Docks, Shop Street and Galway Bay are among the places you will discover. You will also visit the less travelled paths for a unique experience of this beautiful city

Galway Greyhound Stadium

With stadia throughout Ireland boasting excellent facilities combined with fun & food, as well as top-class racing... we are sure you will want to come back again and again (and again)! For a novel way to celebrate a family birthday or special occasion, then look no further. We have seven restaurants throughout the country offering you mouth-wateri - click here for more details

Connemara Heritage Centre

This award winning heritage centre offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of the West of Ireland. Whether you visit for an hour, an afternoon or stay in our accommodation you will leave with memories to treasure. Activities include: Turf Cutting - Sheaf Tossing - Thatching - Tug of War - Sheep Herding - S - click here for more details

Kylemore Abbey

Kylemore Abbey is the Monastic home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. A visit to Ireland, and especially to the West of Ireland and Connemara is not complete without experiencing the beauty and tranquility that is Kylemore Abbey & Garden. The community takes due pride in preserving and restoring the estate, comprising a fine house, (buil - click here for more details

Parlour Lounge

The Parlour Lounge is a warm inviting space within the centre of the hotel where the food delights are served throughout the day. From a full lunch menu to light snacks and afternoon tea daily, there is something to satisfy every need and want.

The Parlour lounge features live pinno music Friday - Sunday from 3pm and a Full Live Jazz band every Sunday from 12.30 - 2.30pm. Complimentary wifi is also available for our business guests.

Christmas Market 2011 - November 25th - December 18th

Similar to those in mainland Europe, the Galway Continental Christmas Market –the first of its kind in the west of Ireland -will transform Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City into a magical winter wonderland from 25th of November to the 18th of December this year.

The atmospheric mini-town land will be a gift for the senses featuring traditional Bavarian and Irish Stalls, selling quality goods, to be enjoyed by all the family. Seventy wooden chalets will be constructed; retailing food, beverages and goods from all over Europe with over a third of the chalets being occupied by local traders.

Traders from as far afield as Russia to Peru, USA to China, along with a whole range of traders from around Europe, and not forgetting the trader from Lapland, will be setting up stalls in the Christmas Village created by Market Place (Europe) Limited, right in the heart of Galway City.