Escape to Connemara and explore Ireland's great outdoors and western shores. Connemara and Galway Ireland offers dramatic unspoiled coastlines, beautiful beaches, fishing villages, lakes and woodlands.

Connemara extends from Galway Bay to Killary Harbor, encompassing the largest Gaelic (Gaeltact) Irish-speaking population in Ireland.

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Located in the heart of Galway Co. is Galway City

As one of the fastest growing cities in Europe now, Galway City began as a small fishing village. Galway City is centered around the estuary of River Corrib, traditionally named by the Irish Abhainn na Gaillimhe (The Galway River) after Galvia, an Irish mythological princess said to have drowned in its waters.

Galway Bay is known for its unique traditional sailing craft, the Galway Hooker. The Hookers were probably at their greatest presence in the Bay in the years preceding the Great Famine, when the Claddagh was at its height.

Things to do in Galway Ireland

• Coastal Tours - Hammond Tours can provide a Chauffer-driven, Guided Tour for 2 to 50. We also plan Self-drive Tours of Ireland, customized to suite your personal interests, or those of your tour group.
• Sailing on Galway Bay
• Visit the Aran Islands - We can arrange boat ferry so you can embrace age old Irish traditions where Gaelic is still spoken.
• Cruising Galway Bay - Available during summer, holiday period.
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Swimming - Choose from many Connemara beaches along the Ireland coast.

Galway also offers Irish Crafts and Art Classes

Art Classes

Stiúideo na Coiríbe
Nuala B. Higgins Art Studio

Art Galleries

Bold Art Gallery
The Gift Gallery
Art House Gallery

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Things to do in Galway City Ireland

Galway offers a variety of shops, restaurants and bars; Galway City Center offers activity day or night, just steps from the door of the Imperial Hotel. Galway City offers close proximity to the bus and railway station, only 3 minutes walk away. Newly refurbished, the Imperial Hotel Galway City is the height of modern comfort. Every care has been taken to ensure guests feel right at home.

The Imperial Galway Hotel is just one of over 200 hotel properties in Ireland that Hammond Tours can recommend and include in your Custom Ireland Tour, or Self-Drive Ireland Tour, based on your preferences and itinerary.

This Galway City hotel exudes a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Plenty of seating allows guests to relax wherever they are. The residents lounge is an informal cozy retreat open till late, and the outdoor patio is perfect for those lazy sunny days.

Each of the 80 guest rooms at the Imperial Hotel in Galway City are spacious and bright with modern cherry wood furniture and contemporary décor.

Tourists appreciate convenience of this hotel, which includes must-have amenities, such as:

• Complimentary internet access
• Direct dial telephone
• Flat screen television with multi channels
• Tea/coffee facilities
• In-room safe
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry cleaning service*

The Bar at the Imperial Galway Hotel is locally known as ‘the meeting place of Galway’ where many local settle to watch live sports or meet friends for a coffee or a snack. This Galway Hotel's bar grill offers light snacks like homemade soup and salad, plus all day breakfasts, sandwiches, steaks and fish dishes. Muffins and Irish scones are also available.

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