Galway - Connemara, Roundstone, and many more ...

By JC - May 17, 2015

Galway is a very nice region in the West Coast. You can find the Galway town, Cliffs of Moher, and great Irish landscapes. A good way to go around is probably to drive around, rather than taking a train as it is just beautiful and there are a lot of Photostops as you drive along the coast.
We actually drove for a weekend (May 16 - 17, 2015) and seen a lot of things. Only issue is that weather is very unpredicatble, so prepare yourself with attire, rain or shine.

Map here.

Galway (Town)

Eyre Square

William Street, Galway (Shopping Street)

Places to Eat

McSwiggan's Restaurant

Address: Eyre Street

It looks like a small restaurant, but apparently it's big as it goes on and on and has quite a number of floors. It is quite a nice restaurant and food is decent.

On the way to Galway

Roundstone, Connemara, Galway

Considered as the most picturesque fishing harbor in Connemara. I personally thought Roundstone was nice and quaint (but not the most spectacular / picturesque country side). But it is really nice though.

Beach near Roundstone area

There are a couple of beaches near the Roundstone town, and one actually is near a graveyard.

Place to stay in Roundstone?

Where to stay? Vaughan's Roundstone Hotel

Breakfast Room

Ballynahinch Castle Estate, Between the Bridges

There's a small bridge and going down that bridge, you get to see a great Irish landscape.

Abbeyglen Castle

Kylemore Abbey and Victoria Walled Gardens

A beautiful Castle, Abbey, and Boarding School built with a very beautiful Irish landscape. I personally think that the abbey/school's interior was a bit disappointing, but the view outside and just walking around is breathtaking.