Unusual Galway Attractions
Top Hidden Gems and Unique Things to Do in Galway
Galway is sometimes ignored as one of Ireland’s top tourist destinations, with most visitors preferring to stay in Dublin or travel south to Cork or Kerry. While Galway city is regularly recognised by Condé Nast Traveller magazine for being one of Ireland’s, if not the world’s, friendliest places, the real gems of hidden Ireland can be discovered in the countryside around Galway. We’ve compiled a list of the top off the beaten track, hidden gems to explore, along with best unique experiences in Galway, to give you with lasting happy memories of your visit to the west of Ireland. Discover our list of the most unusual activities and attractions in Galway below.
The Aasleagh Falls is a beautiful waterfall north of the village of Leenane and close to where the counties of Galway and Mayo meet. It is located on the Erriff...
Aasleagh, Co. Mayo
Built in 1772, Ballycurrin Lighthouse is situated on the eastern shore of Lough Corrib, at Ballycurrin Demesne, Headford, Co. Galway. This unusual lighthouse lies just inside County Mayo on the...
Ballycurrin Demesne, Ballycurrin, Co. Mayo
Ballyglunin Railway Station is a heritage rail attraction near the village of Ballyglunin in east Galway. It was first built in 1860 and served as the town's main means of...
Station Road, Coolfowerbeg, Ballyglunin, Co. Galway, H54 D863
Trá an Dóilín (Coral Strand) is a beautiful Blue Flag beach famous for its coral beach and crystal clear waters which make it a popular spot for swimming, snorkelling and...
Trá an Dóilín, Carraroe, Galway
During your time in Galway, take the opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Connemara on a day trip to some of the region's top sights with Fat Bike Galway....
Galway City
Inchagoill Island, located midway between Cong (Mayo) and Oughterard (Galway), is one of the largest of many wooded islets along Lough Corrib. The name is derived from "Inis an Ghaill...
Inchagoill, County Galway, Ireland
About 4kms southwest of Gort is the site of an old monastic settlement, Kilmacduagh. The Diocese of Kilmacduagh, whose name means "church of Duagh's son". The 7th century saint, Saint...
Kilmacduagh, Gort, Co. Galway
Omey Island is a must-see destination for anybody visiting Connemara. This unique tidal access island is situated along the wonderfully scenic Sky Road Loop near Claddaghduff which makes it an...
Claddaghduff, Co. Galway
The Pigeon Hole, otherwise known as Poll na gColum, is a limestone cave located between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask just outside of the village of Cong. A steep descent...
Cong, Co. Mayo
Take a journey across the west side of Connemara and see what the rest of the county has to offer. West Coast Bike Hire offers a variety of bike rental...
Kilkieran, Co. Galway
Oileán Mhic Dara / Cruach na Cara as the island is referred to in the Galway Gaeltacht, is 2.5 kilometers off the coast of south Galway and made up of...
St. MacDara's Island, Carna, Co. Galway
The Irish Dance Experience is a dance activity hosted by a former lead dancer of Riverdance, Siobhan Manson. These Irish dance classes are the ideal activity for visitors wishing to...
Munster Avenue, Galway, Ireland
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