With a lower population and visitor numbers than the majority of other regions of Ireland, it can be sometimes tricky to find local events in the west. This is especially true once you travel outside of the cultural hub of Galway City. On this page we have tried to find the best events and activities in Galway as well as its surrounding areas.
Galway City
Caherfurvaus Craughwell, County Galway
Courthouse Square, Galway City
Ennis, County Clare
Achill Island, County Mayo
Moher, County Clare
Westport, County Mayo
Castlebar , County Mayo
Galway City
Lisdoonvarna, County Clare
These top attractions are all too good to put in a strict order. So just think of them as ten of the best. The ten attractions and destinations that you won't want to miss.
Discover the face of Ireland that interests you most. We've broken Ireland's attractions, locations and events into categories so you can easily find what appeals to you and your group.
Discover Ireland's ancient monastic settlements, its iconic churches and cathedrals, and its mystical, spiritual thin places.
A nation of poets, playwrights, thinkers and creators. See the homes and landscapes that inspired the likes of Swift, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Heaney.
You've seen them on the big screen. Now experience Ireland's landscapes for yourself, visiting the sets of Game of Thrones, Star Wars and other classics.
An ancient world awaits you. From within the stones of Ireland's ancient castles and monuments, the legends of ages past will reveal themselves to you.
Don't forget your camera as you head outdoors in Ireland. Some magnificent landscapes await you whether you're walking, cycling, sailing or climbing.
As well as being an Island itself, Ireland is surrounded by smaller islands with tiny populations and fascinating backstories. We're working our way through them!
As well as being an Island itself, Ireland is surrounded by smaller islands with tiny populations and fascinating backstories. We're working our way through them!
Find out what's coming up and what's been going down in Ireland. Everything from family days and food festivals to St Paddy's and Storm Ophelia.
My Ireland Tour visited Cork City and the picturesque village of Sneem, County Kerry for St. Patrick's Day 2018. See our photos of the national holiday that has become a global celebration. Share in the craic and see how the Irish throw a party!
Just as the "Beast from the East" began to settle, we took the rare opportunity to hit the slopes in Ireland. With a set of skis and a snowboard we scaled to the summit of Galtymore Mountain and met the extreme conditions head on.
In late February 2018 the "Beast from the East" hit Ireland; a blast of sub-zero Siberian air that covered the nation in a once-in-a-generation snowfall. Here's some of our photos of a snow covered Cork City.
Each Year on Halloween night there is a parade in the very heart of Cork city. It is to celebrate the "Samhain" (a Gaelic festival) which traditionally marks the end of the harvest season. We went along this year to have a look and we took some pictures along the way.
On Oct 16th 2017 a hurricane descended on Ireland for the first time since 1961. Her name was Ophelia. It was a most unusual weather event for Ireland so the whole country was wondering how it would unfold. Here are some picture of the events and the aftermath as seen by the staff here at My Ireland Tour.
There is so much to discover in Ireland. It doesn't matter if you've been to Ireland before, or even lived here all your life like we have, there is still so much out there just waiting to be found and explored. These our some of our own most recent travel adventures.
The Irish National Archive recently released an extensive collection of iconic images from around Ireland. The images were so striking, so vivid and so full of rich story-telling that we could resist going out and adding our own epilogue to the amazing tale they tell. Matching the location precisely to the original images, we set about recreating the same iconic Cork scenes.
An online pocket guide to Ireland's very best tourist destinations. Where to go for the best days out, the best hotels, even the best pint of Guinness.
Ireland's Best Travel Photographers : Award-winning Professionals and Upcoming Talents. Interviews with some of Ireland's very best travel photographers, revealings their stories, their passions and their favourite photography tips.
More than a national holiday, St Patrick's Day is a global event. No matter what your background or your nationality, St Paddy's is a opportunity for everyone to come together in a shared sense of good craic. Every nationality likes to have fun! This is how they express it on 17 March...
A wedding abroad is a dream come true for many couples, and where better than Ireland with all its passion and poetry? The wild, untamed landscapes of Ireland's alluring coastlines make this the perfect destination for an unforgettably romantic occasion, for you and for your guests.
Ireland is famed for many things, but two things certainly stand out: the legendary landscapes and a real passion for sport. So, when you come to Ireland, you really have to get outdoors. Ireland has many of its own sports which aren't always well known or fully understood abroad.
As a local Irish company, we at My Ireland Tour are passionate about our country and our local community. We're thrilled that you're interested in visiting the place we call home. That's why we put together this definitive travel guide for anyone who wants to come to Ireland and discover this amazing place for themselves.
This is a completely free resource covering everything from top tourist attractions to the nearest yoga centre. We hope it helps!
