South East Galway
Heading south of Galway City on the main N 18 road, you’ll encounter some lovely views of Galway Bay. This is “oyster country,” home to small fishing villages, such as Clarinbridge and Kilcolgan, that have become synonymous with harvesting and serving oysters. Each September, these villages are at the epicenter of the “Clarinbridge Oyster Festival.”
This territory also includes Kinvara and Gort, two old towns steeped in historical and literary connections. Round off a visit to County Galway by heading east toward Loughrea and Aughrim.
What towns are in south and east Galway?
The main towns in East Galway are:
- Athenry
- Ballinasloe
- Claregalway
- Loughrea
- Portumna
- Tuam
In South Galway the main towns and villages are:
- Clarinbridge
- Gort
- Kilcolgan
- Kinvara
- Oranmore
Click here for details about alltowns in County Galway.
Map of South East Galway attractions
Athenry Castle is one of the best castles in Galway to visit and an ideal place for visitors to start learning about the town's history. It is the starting point...
Athenry, Co. Galway
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
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre is a heritage center that provides insight into the Battle of Aughrim on July 12, 1691, a significant moment of Irish history that cost 9,000...
Kinnaveelish, Co. Galway, Ireland
The beautiful round arched west doorway at Clonfert Cathedral is a lovely relic of Irish Romanesque decorative architecture built A.D. 563. Monasteries flourished as centres of learning and sent missionaries...
Clonfert, Co. Galway, Ireland
The heritage town of Gort can be found in south County Galway, about 37km south of Galway city on the N18. Just outside the town of Gort, is where you’ll...
Coole Demesne, Co. Galway, Ireland
Dartfield Horse Museum and Park in Kilreekill, Loughrea is a must for anyone interested in horses. Developed and owned by renowned Galway horseman Willie Leahy, Dartfield is a tribute to...
Dartfield, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
没有访问爱尔兰不完整的访问one of its many historic castles. Some are enchanting and fairy-like filled with character and charm, while others are said...
Dungory East, Kinvarra, Co. Galway, Ireland
The Athlone to Galway Greenway is a proposed long-distance walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The route will stretch approximately 120 km (75 miles) from Athlone in County Westmeath to...
County Galway
Most people associate the workhouse or poorhouse only with the 'Famine' / 'Great Hunger' years. However, the story of the workhouse in Ireland spans a period of some 80 years....
St Brigids Rd,, Portumna, 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
Between Gort and Loughrea, there are a number of points of interest along the Lady Gregory Yeats Trail that are connected to the lives of Lady Gregory and W.B. Yeats....
Various locations in South Galway
Portumna is one of the prettiest towns in County Galway. It boasts a stunning location at the edge of the River Shannon and Lough Derg close to the Galway border...
Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland