Guidebook for Woodpark

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Guidebook for Woodpark

Sightseeing

Galway City located at the mouth of Galway Bay is both a picturesque and lively city with a wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture of locally owned, specialty shops, often featuring locally made crafts. Neighbors the town of Claddagh. The birth place of the Claddagh ring and the famous Claddagh Story.
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Galway City
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Galway City located at the mouth of Galway Bay is both a picturesque and lively city with a wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture of locally owned, specialty shops, often featuring locally made crafts. Neighbors the town of Claddagh. The birth place of the Claddagh ring and the famous Claddagh Story.
Ashford Castle in Cong and Maam is approximately a 10 minute car ride. The location where the movie "The Quiet Man" was filmed. Take a wonderful ferry ride on Lough Corrib. While you can't tour the Castle because it is a functioning hotel you can explore the beautiful grounds. FREE ADMISSION
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Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Drive
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Ashford Castle in Cong and Maam is approximately a 10 minute car ride. The location where the movie "The Quiet Man" was filmed. Take a wonderful ferry ride on Lough Corrib. While you can't tour the Castle because it is a functioning hotel you can explore the beautiful grounds. FREE ADMISSION
The Aran Islands are 3 rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay, in western Ireland. They’re known for their ancient sites. The largest island, Inishmore, is home to the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa, perched on top of a high cliff. Nearby is the Worm Hole, a rectangular natural pool. The medieval ruins of the Seven Churches are in the northwest. Clochán na Carraige is a stone structure with a beehive roof. Ferries from Galway are available.
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Aran Islands
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The Aran Islands are 3 rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay, in western Ireland. They’re known for their ancient sites. The largest island, Inishmore, is home to the prehistoric fort of Dún Aonghasa, perched on top of a high cliff. Nearby is the Worm Hole, a rectangular natural pool. The medieval ruins of the Seven Churches are in the northwest. Clochán na Carraige is a stone structure with a beehive roof. Ferries from Galway are available.
Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The abbey was founded for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I. The current Mother Abbess of the Benedictine Community is Marie Hickey.
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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey
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Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The abbey was founded for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I. The current Mother Abbess of the Benedictine Community is Marie Hickey.
Ross Errilly Friary, said to be the most extensive and best preserved of all the Franciscan friaries in Ireland, was founded in 1351. Its chief patrons were the de Burghs, a prominent local Norman family. In 1538, English authorities imprisoned two hundred of the friars, and killed many others. FREE ADMISSION
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Ross Errilly Friary
Eallagh
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Ross Errilly Friary, said to be the most extensive and best preserved of all the Franciscan friaries in Ireland, was founded in 1351. Its chief patrons were the de Burghs, a prominent local Norman family. In 1538, English authorities imprisoned two hundred of the friars, and killed many others. FREE ADMISSION
Westport is a town on the edge of an Atlantic inlet, on Ireland’s west coast. In the Georgian town centre, stone bridges link the tree-lined promenade on the banks of the Carrowbeg River. Rockfleet Castle and Burrishoole Abbey, both to the northwest, have ties to the 16th-century pirate queen, Grace O’ Malley. The Great Western Greenway bike and pedestrian trail runs from Westport to Achill Island, in the northwest.
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Westport
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Westport is a town on the edge of an Atlantic inlet, on Ireland’s west coast. In the Georgian town centre, stone bridges link the tree-lined promenade on the banks of the Carrowbeg River. Rockfleet Castle and Burrishoole Abbey, both to the northwest, have ties to the 16th-century pirate queen, Grace O’ Malley. The Great Western Greenway bike and pedestrian trail runs from Westport to Achill Island, in the northwest.
The Spanish Arch (Irish: An Póirse) and the Caoċ Arch (Irish: An Póirse Caoċ) in Galway city, Ireland, are two remaining arches on the Ceann an Bhalla ("Front Wall"). The two arches were part of the extension of the city wall from Martin's Tower to the bank of the River Corrib, as a measure to protect the city's quays, which were in the area once known as the Fish Market. FREE
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Arco spagnolo
2 The Long Walk
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The Spanish Arch (Irish: An Póirse) and the Caoċ Arch (Irish: An Póirse Caoċ) in Galway city, Ireland, are two remaining arches on the Ceann an Bhalla ("Front Wall"). The two arches were part of the extension of the city wall from Martin's Tower to the bank of the River Corrib, as a measure to protect the city's quays, which were in the area once known as the Fish Market. FREE

Parks & Nature

Connemara has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland. Take a walking tour and wonder the wild country side so treasured by the ancient Celts.
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Parco Nazionale di Connemara
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Connemara has long been regarded as the real emerald of Ireland. Take a walking tour and wonder the wild country side so treasured by the ancient Celts.
Céide Fields The Céide Fields is an archaeological site on the north County Mayo coast in the west of Ireland, about 7 kilometres northwest of Ballycastle. The site is the most extensive Neolithic site in Ireland and contains the oldest known field systems in the world. Using various dating methods, it was discovered that the creation and development of the Céide Fields goes back some five and a half thousand years.
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Campi di Céide
Glenurla
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Céide Fields The Céide Fields is an archaeological site on the north County Mayo coast in the west of Ireland, about 7 kilometres northwest of Ballycastle. The site is the most extensive Neolithic site in Ireland and contains the oldest known field systems in the world. Using various dating methods, it was discovered that the creation and development of the Céide Fields goes back some five and a half thousand years.
Croagh Patrick, where St. Patrick rested on his travels through Ireland. Croagh Patrick is located on the Louisburgh Road, one of Mayo's most famous landmarks.
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Centro visitatori di Croagh Patrick
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Croagh Patrick, where St. Patrick rested on his travels through Ireland. Croagh Patrick is located on the Louisburgh Road, one of Mayo's most famous landmarks.

Drinks & Nightlife

For nearly 400 years, The Quays Bar has been providing Galwegians and visitors alike with great food and drink as well as live music. This historic establishment is located in the heart of Galway City.
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The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay Lane
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For nearly 400 years, The Quays Bar has been providing Galwegians and visitors alike with great food and drink as well as live music. This historic establishment is located in the heart of Galway City.
Traditional Irish music pub located in the centre of Westport town. The Westport area has 52 pubs with 34 in the town itself, but despite the competition, one of the liveliest any night of the week is Matt Molloy’s—named after its owner, flautist Matt Molloy, who has toured the world as a member of Irish traditional group The Chieftains.
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Matt Molloy's
Bridge Street
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Traditional Irish music pub located in the centre of Westport town. The Westport area has 52 pubs with 34 in the town itself, but despite the competition, one of the liveliest any night of the week is Matt Molloy’s—named after its owner, flautist Matt Molloy, who has toured the world as a member of Irish traditional group The Chieftains.

Arts & Culture

The Museum of Country Life is located in Turlough Village, 8 km northeast of Castlebar, County Mayo in Ireland. Established in 2001, the museum is part of the National Museum of Ireland. The museum exhibits the way of life of rural Irish people between 1850 and 1950, and it is in the grounds of Turlough Park House. FREE ADMISSION
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National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
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The Museum of Country Life is located in Turlough Village, 8 km northeast of Castlebar, County Mayo in Ireland. Established in 2001, the museum is part of the National Museum of Ireland. The museum exhibits the way of life of rural Irish people between 1850 and 1950, and it is in the grounds of Turlough Park House. FREE ADMISSION
The Quiet Man Museum is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts. It is an exact replica of the White O’Morn cottage in the movie. Painstaking effort has ensured that all the furnishings, artifacts and costumes are authentic reproductions.
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The Quiet Man Museum
Circular Road
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The Quiet Man Museum is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts. It is an exact replica of the White O’Morn cottage in the movie. Painstaking effort has ensured that all the furnishings, artifacts and costumes are authentic reproductions.
Historic Westport House is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s best loved heritage attractions – and is rightly called the most beautiful house in Ireland. With over 30 rooms on show, visitors can immerse themselves in life as far back as the 16th century when Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen of Connacht ruled the land and seas around the estate. Built upon the foundations of one of her many castles which can still be toured in the dungeons today, the original Westport House was built in 1650 by Colonel John Browne and his wife Maud Burke, Grace O’Malley’s great-great-granddaughter. Since then it has undergone a number of developments under the direction of the celebrated architects Richard
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Westport House
Quay Road
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Historic Westport House is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s best loved heritage attractions – and is rightly called the most beautiful house in Ireland. With over 30 rooms on show, visitors can immerse themselves in life as far back as the 16th century when Grace O’Malley the Pirate Queen of Connacht ruled the land and seas around the estate. Built upon the foundations of one of her many castles which can still be toured in the dungeons today, the original Westport House was built in 1650 by Colonel John Browne and his wife Maud Burke, Grace O’Malley’s great-great-granddaughter. Since then it has undergone a number of developments under the direction of the celebrated architects Richard
Situated behind the famous Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum houses exhibitions which explore aspects of the history and heritage of Galway City. Ongoing exhibitions included Routes to the Past (Prehistoric Galway); Galway Within the Walls (Medieval Galway); Pádraic Ó Conaire: the Man and the Statue, The Galway Hooker and SeaScience. New exhibitions currently running on the first floor include, Revolution in Galway 1913-1923, Galway & the Great War and GAA: The Three-in-a-Row 1964-66. There are also a number of temporary art exhibitions exploring themes associated with 1916 and the Decade of Commemoration. Visitors can interact with medieval Galway in the 3D display of the 1651 Pictorial Map
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Museo della Città di Galway
Spanish Parade
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Situated behind the famous Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum houses exhibitions which explore aspects of the history and heritage of Galway City. Ongoing exhibitions included Routes to the Past (Prehistoric Galway); Galway Within the Walls (Medieval Galway); Pádraic Ó Conaire: the Man and the Statue, The Galway Hooker and SeaScience. New exhibitions currently running on the first floor include, Revolution in Galway 1913-1923, Galway & the Great War and GAA: The Three-in-a-Row 1964-66. There are also a number of temporary art exhibitions exploring themes associated with 1916 and the Decade of Commemoration. Visitors can interact with medieval Galway in the 3D display of the 1651 Pictorial Map

Entertainment & Activities

Corrib Cruises offer lake cruises every day of the year on beautiful Lough Corrib. The morning cruise departs from Ashford Castle and Lisloughrey Pier and is an excellent way to see the many sights along the lakeshore. A commentary is provided throughout the voyage.
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Corrib Cruises
1 Pier Road
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Corrib Cruises offer lake cruises every day of the year on beautiful Lough Corrib. The morning cruise departs from Ashford Castle and Lisloughrey Pier and is an excellent way to see the many sights along the lakeshore. A commentary is provided throughout the voyage.
The Monks Fishing house is located at the back of ... Located round the back of the main street near the back entrance of Ashford castle. " It was built on the Cong river so the monks could fish from the river all year around. The house has a small hole in the floor that the monks would have placed a net or rod through to catch the fish. " It is certainly worth a short walk out, set in absolutely stunning scenery. It is a lovely walk at any time of year. We highly recommended. FREE ADMISSION Bring a pole and you can get your fishing license for a small fee at the petrol station in Cong.
The Monk’s Fishing House
Abbey Street
The Monks Fishing house is located at the back of ... Located round the back of the main street near the back entrance of Ashford castle. " It was built on the Cong river so the monks could fish from the river all year around. The house has a small hole in the floor that the monks would have placed a net or rod through to catch the fish. " It is certainly worth a short walk out, set in absolutely stunning scenery. It is a lovely walk at any time of year. We highly recommended. FREE ADMISSION Bring a pole and you can get your fishing license for a small fee at the petrol station in Cong.
Golf Ballinrobe's 18 hole Championship Parkland Course. Claremorris has a 9 hole course. Oughterard an 18 hole course and Westport has a 18 hole Championship course. Cloonacastle, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)94 954-1118
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Ballinrobe Golf Club
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Golf Ballinrobe's 18 hole Championship Parkland Course. Claremorris has a 9 hole course. Oughterard an 18 hole course and Westport has a 18 hole Championship course. Cloonacastle, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)94 954-1118
A beautiful 9 hole golf course is a 2996 yards par 35 parkland course and provides a stunning backdrop to the award winning Ashford Castle.
Ashford Castle Golf Course
A beautiful 9 hole golf course is a 2996 yards par 35 parkland course and provides a stunning backdrop to the award winning Ashford Castle.

Food Scene

Internationally acclaimed Afternoon Tea & tearoom in Galway, Ireland.
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Cupán Tae
8 Quay Ln
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Internationally acclaimed Afternoon Tea & tearoom in Galway, Ireland.

Shopping

Spiddal Craft Centre is a short drive from both Salthill Galway, but if you're looking for some local arts and crafts and irish friendliness, this is the art pocket you should make the short trip. The Spiddal Craft Centre and Café in Connemara at the edge of the Atlantic. We are situated directly across from Spiddal Beach or Trá an Spidéil which looks across the great expanse of Galway Bay to the unique Burren region, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.
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Spiddal Craft Village & Café
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Spiddal Craft Centre is a short drive from both Salthill Galway, but if you're looking for some local arts and crafts and irish friendliness, this is the art pocket you should make the short trip. The Spiddal Craft Centre and Café in Connemara at the edge of the Atlantic. We are situated directly across from Spiddal Beach or Trá an Spidéil which looks across the great expanse of Galway Bay to the unique Burren region, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.