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Local Activities
Galway is the gateway to the West where people can truly explore the real Ireland. Galway is famous for its spirited nightlife, busy cultural scene and extensive shopping. Galway is also a city of festivals and special events including the Guinness Oyster Festival, Galway Race Week, Salthill Airshow, and the acclaimed Galway Arts Festival.
Tours, excursions, cruises on the river Corrib and a visit to many of the famous landmarks, such as Connemara, the Burren, Kylemore Abbey The Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands are all available to the visitor of Galway. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy an endless array of activities including watersports, tennis, horseriding, walking tours, cycling, greyhounds, horseracing, go-karting, bowling, river & deep sea angling, and a host of Ireland's 18 hole championship golf courses.
Guests of Gleann Na Ri are spoilt for choice when it comes to golfing. The Galway Bay Golf & Country Club (091) 790503, a Christy O'Connor designed course and Galway Golf Club, Salthill 091-522033. There are many other golf courses in the Galway area.
Calendar of Events / Dates to Remember:
- May Bank Holiday : 3rd May 2010
- June Bank Holiday: 7th June 2010
- Powerboat Race: 5th - 12th June 2010
- Galway Arts Festival: 12th - 25th July 2010
- Galway Race Week: 26th July - 31st August 2010
- August Bank Holiday: 3rd August 2010
- October Bank Holiday: 25th October 2010
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Bus Trips to Connemara/Burren/Cliffs of Moher:
Trips to Aran Islands:
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