 Re: Galway nightlife
To the east of Lough Corrib and Galway city in the West of Ireland, lies one of the most unspoilt destinations in the country. Galway East is a region rich in heritage and culture, offering scenery that is in subtle contrast to the ruggedness of Connemara. East Galway has monuments spanning all periods of Ireland’s history. The Iron Age Turoe Stone and the early monastic site of Kilmacduagh with its leaning tower, date back to ancient times.
The medieval castle at Athenry and the fine 17th century castle at Portumna, tell of past eras in East Galway. Relics of the more recent history can be found at Thoor Ballylee, the home of Nobel Prize-winning Poet, William Butler Yeats. Coole Park, in nearby Gort, was the seat of the Celtic Literary revival at the end of the last century. Ecclesiastical treasures abound in an area which boasts many ruined abbeys.
The cathedrals of Tuam, the Irish Romanesque doorway of Clonfert Cathedral, and Loughrea Cathedral, which is a masterpiece in 20th century craftsmanship, each reflect the ecclesiastical heritage of this region. |