Johnny’s guidebook

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Johnny’s guidebook

Day trips from Galway City

These loops will take a full day by car from Galway city and will give you a good appreciation of the geography, landscape, people, culture and food of the region. 1. Galway - Rossaveal - Aran Islands by Ferry 2. Galway - ballyvaughan - Doolin - Lahinch - Cliffs of Moher. 3. Galway - Cong - Kylemore - Clifden. 4. Galway - Roundstone - Dogs bay beach - Clifden.
Worlds First transatlantic flight
Alcock and Brown Memorial
Worlds First transatlantic flight
Must see when in Galway - Stone walls and cliffs and a unique people and culture
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Inishmore
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Must see when in Galway - Stone walls and cliffs and a unique people and culture
Probably the worlds most photographed cliffs
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Scogliere di Moher
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Probably the worlds most photographed cliffs
This place began as a love affair and it is easy to see why. Victorian walled garden is perfect also
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Kylemore Abbey
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This place began as a love affair and it is easy to see why. Victorian walled garden is perfect also
My favourite beach in Connemara Call into Dowds of Roundstone afterwards and sit on the Quay wall and have a drink and eat some seafood
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Baia del Cane
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My favourite beach in Connemara Call into Dowds of Roundstone afterwards and sit on the Quay wall and have a drink and eat some seafood
A proper functioning castle that also hosts evening medieval entertainment
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Castello di Dunguaire
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A proper functioning castle that also hosts evening medieval entertainment
The worlds most luxurious hotel in our opinion.....
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Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Drive
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The worlds most luxurious hotel in our opinion.....
If you loved the Quiet man movie, then Cong village is its heart!!!
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Cong
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If you loved the Quiet man movie, then Cong village is its heart!!!
I have been coming here for over 30 years. Ask for a toasted special!
Keane's Bar
valley
I have been coming here for over 30 years. Ask for a toasted special!
A beautiful view over Killary Fjord. and also the home of the movie 'The Field'
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Leenaun
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A beautiful view over Killary Fjord. and also the home of the movie 'The Field'
A fine market town in north west Connemara... Stop at Walshes coffee shop during the day or Kings in the evening. If it is a sunny afternoon then you must sit outside Kings and have a pint and watch the world go by.
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Clifden
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A fine market town in north west Connemara... Stop at Walshes coffee shop during the day or Kings in the evening. If it is a sunny afternoon then you must sit outside Kings and have a pint and watch the world go by.
Famous for a great golf course and a fine surfing beach right in the middle of town. You can hire boards and wetsuits by the hour at the beach.
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Lahinch
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Famous for a great golf course and a fine surfing beach right in the middle of town. You can hire boards and wetsuits by the hour at the beach.
People come to Doolin for the view, the wind, the music, the pubs and the maddest ferry to the Aran Islands. ( Think open boat, mid Atlantic)
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Doolin
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People come to Doolin for the view, the wind, the music, the pubs and the maddest ferry to the Aran Islands. ( Think open boat, mid Atlantic)
A great Galway pub - Food and drink all day
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The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay Lane
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A great Galway pub - Food and drink all day
The city House of Humanity Dick Martyn, MP for Galway and founder of the RSPCA, The worlds first animal charity. Now one of the finest pubs in the World. Come and watch the real characters of Galway. The locals couldn't give a hoot!!
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Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street Upper
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The city House of Humanity Dick Martyn, MP for Galway and founder of the RSPCA, The worlds first animal charity. Now one of the finest pubs in the World. Come and watch the real characters of Galway. The locals couldn't give a hoot!!
Music, beer and Pizza, 7 nights a week
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Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St Upper
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Music, beer and Pizza, 7 nights a week

Pubs in Galway City

My favourite pubs and why
It has a massive back yard and a really original front bar. My Grand parents parked their apple cart there when they came to Galway 100 years ago to sell apples.
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O'Connell's Bar
8 Eyre Square
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It has a massive back yard and a really original front bar. My Grand parents parked their apple cart there when they came to Galway 100 years ago to sell apples.
Fantastic live music and good food.
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An Pucan
11 Forster St
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Fantastic live music and good food.
Owned by second cousins. Still the best pint of Guinness in the Known world. If you just want to be left alone to read the paper and place a bet....
Hughes Bar
14 Woodquay Street
Owned by second cousins. Still the best pint of Guinness in the Known world. If you just want to be left alone to read the paper and place a bet....
It is hard to pass and lovely sit in and drink Whiskey.... A Galway original
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Garavans Bar
46 William St
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It is hard to pass and lovely sit in and drink Whiskey.... A Galway original
Live music upstairs and a great pub downstairs
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The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay Lane
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Live music upstairs and a great pub downstairs
The location of my first pint, when Annie used to run the show.
The Dew Drop Inn
Mainguard Street
The location of my first pint, when Annie used to run the show.

Coffee shops in Galway

Proper coffee and dainties
Best cuppa in Galway . Anton mixes his own beans.
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Antons
12 Father Griffin Rd
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Best cuppa in Galway . Anton mixes his own beans.
After a walk on the prom , call in.
Mocha Beans Salthill
Upper Salthill Road
After a walk on the prom , call in.
Tucked away in the Claddagh, well worth a visit.
Katie's Claddagh Cottage, Heritage Centre, Shop, Tea Room & Design.
Fairhill Road Upper
Tucked away in the Claddagh, well worth a visit.
Real china and real tea....
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Cupán Tae
8 Quay Ln
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Real china and real tea....
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner.... you just have to walk the prom before or after!!!
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Gourmet Tart Company
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Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner.... you just have to walk the prom before or after!!!
You could pass it, but if you find it, you will never pass it again
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Goyas Bakery
2-3 Kirwan's Ln
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You could pass it, but if you find it, you will never pass it again
One of Galways oldest buildings. Jimmy runs a great show. Have your coffee upstairs in the old living room
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Griffins Bakery
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One of Galways oldest buildings. Jimmy runs a great show. Have your coffee upstairs in the old living room