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Accommodation_Galway
CLARINBRIDGE
and KILCOLGAN are famous for the Galway International Oyster Festival
which is held in September every year. At KINVARA, a small stone
harbour adds to the charm of the quiet town. Kinvara also has a
16th-century castle, Dunguaire Castle (call 637 108 for information)
which underwent complete restoration and is now in excellent condition.
From May to September, a medieval banquet is held at the castle,
including music, storytelling, a consequent |
dinner and mead. Kinvara
also hosts music festival Fleadh na gCuach in late May and the Cruinniú
na mBáid, celebrating Galway’s hooker boats in August. GORT itself has
not much to please the visitor, but the surroundings have a few sites
worth a detour, such as Thoor Ballylee (call 631 436 for information),
a Norman tower ; Coole Park (call 631 804 for information) ; and the
monastic site of Kilmacduagh which lies beside a lake. |
| PS : GETTING AROUND
THE SOUTH OF GALWAY CITY Bus Eireann services from Galway stop at
Clarinbridge, Kilcolgan, Kindara and Gort. Contact Galway bus station
on 091-562000 for details. |
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