Historical Attractions in Galway City

Galway Cathedral Report an error with this listing

Galway Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in the city. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.

Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city jail, and in 1965 was finally dedicated by Cardinal Richard Cushing to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven (Mary, mother of Jesus) and St Nicholas.

Galway City, Co. Galway

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Cannon at Eyre Square Report an error with this listing

The cannons were presented to the Connaught Rangers at the end of the Crimean War (1854-1856) in recognition of their military achievements. These cannons have since been moved to Galway City Hall.

Eyre Square, Galway, Co. Galway

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Royal Tara Galway Ltd Report an error with this listing

Home of Royal Tara China and Islandcraft we are open 7 days and we would love to see you, Michael Kilroy

Tara Hall, Mervue, Co. Galway

+35391705602

National University of Ireland, Galway Report an error with this listing

Tertiary-level educational institution. The university was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway and was more recently known as University College, Galway.

The college opened for teaching in 1849 as Queen's College, Galway with 37 professors and 91 students and a year later became a part of the Queen's University of Ireland.

Galway City, Co. Galway

Ashford Castle Report an error with this listing

Dating back to 1228 and once the estate of the Guinness family, the luxurious 5 Star Ashford Castle first opened as a hotel in 1939.

Cong, Co. Mayo

094 954 6003

Clifden Railway Line Bridge Remains Report an error with this listing

The remains of Galway to Clifden Railway line bridge at Galway City over the River Corrib.

Galway City, Co. Galway

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