Top 8 Traveler Resources in County Galway, Western Ireland

Visit Celtic Crystal Factory and Visitor Center where Irish motifs, culture and history are reflected in our beautiful, hand-crafted crystal. Each piece is designed, hand-cut and sold in Moycullen, Co.Galway. Glass-cutting demonstrations are provided by our master-cutters by appointment and are free of charge. We also carry our own exclusive range of Celtic Crystal Jewellery in traditional and Contemporary designs as well as a wide range of Fashion Knitwear,Woolens and Giftware.

The award winning Heritage Centre is the ideal place to discover history the fun way. The centre’s ‘Medieval Experience’ provides visitors of all ages the opportunity to be part of history with its medieval costumes. Become a Knight, Lord and Lady of the Manor. Discover your inner Robin Hood with the centre’s Have-A-Go Archery activity and engage with history with interactive exhibits of weapons and armor from the Middle Ages. Other exhibits include the medieval dungeon, the Market Street and models of this ancient walled town. Relax in the picnic area and explore the medieval maze too. The centre is also the home of the towns original Mace & Seal, the oldest of their kind in Ireland. Guided tours are available for all visitors to the centre. Discover the best-preserved medieval town in Ireland and visit a place immortalized by the song ‘The Fields of Athenry’ as a town rich in history and culture.

Visit Clifden is a visitor information centre which gives friendly advice and information information about Clifden town and the surrounds. Activities can be booked here also.

A new visitor centre in Ros Muc in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht that tells the story of Patrick Pearse, and brings visitors on a journey of discovery through the language, culture and landscape of this stunning part of south Connemara. Visit Teach an Phiarsaigh, the cottage where Patrick Pearse, writer, educator and leader of the 1916 Rising, spent his summers, and explore his legacy. Interactive exhibition in the new visitor centre brings to life the unique landscape, language and culture of southern Connemara that inspired Pearse’s work. Take the scenic looped walk across the bog from the visitor centre to Pearse’s cottage. And learn about contemporary life in Connemara, and how the Irish language, Gaelic sports and traditional music are part of everyday life. Situated on the Wild Atlantic way, on the R340 from Galway city, and from the N59 that links Galway city to Clifden via Maam Cross. Approx. driving times: Galway City 75 mins. Clifden 45 mins. Maam Cross 15 mins

Welcome to the Fáilte Ireland tourist office network in Ireland, where highly trained staff can provide visitors with information on places to go, things to do, where to stay, tour bookings and what's on locally and nationally. Why not call in to discuss the points of interest along the Wild Atlantic Way, the treasures located in the lakelands and the numerous exciting activities and events in Ireland's beautiful towns and cities, including the capital Dublin. So, to make the most of a holiday in Ireland make sure your first stop is to visit one of the many Fáilte Ireland tourist offices located around the country.

Love Connemara is a tourist office / visitor information centre based in Clifden in the heart of Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland. We provide free resources to the visitors as well as recommendations on where to stay, what to see and do and much more. We’re open all year round.