Galway
Galway is a prosperous, vibrant and compact city making it easy to find your way around. Whether its romance, culture, craic or ceol you're looking for, Galway's summer entertainment line up will provide for your every need.
June July and August are jammed packed with festivals suitable for young and old, attracting visitors from all over the world. These include;
Volvo Ocean Race (23rd May - 6th June) - tbc 2010
Galway Sessions (23th - 29th June)
Galway Film Fleadh (7th - 12th July)
Galway Arts Festival (13th - 26th July)
Galway Races (26th July - 1st August)
Cruinniu na mBad (21st - 23rd August)
Salthill Air Show
Galway is also renowned for its fantastic scenery and great shopping centres. Scenic walks, cycles wild-life tours, cruises, fishing, surfing, yachting, hill walking, golf and horse riding are just some of the outdoor activities located nearby and enjoyed in Galway throughout the summer months.
Cúirt na Rásaí is superbly located just off the main arterial route ways to and from Galway City, making it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside both in Galway and neighbouring counties i.e. Aran Islands, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher and Ailwee Caves.