Galway City known as the City of Tribes: is a very old settlement indicated on some of Ptolemy's maps from almost 2000 years ago, but it was built up by Anglo-Normans in the 13th century.
It is renowned for its music and pubs with vibrant nightlife and upbeat atmosphere. Just outside the city lies Salthill, a traditional destination for Irish families, with its 3 mile long promenade. Salthill is full of holiday water activities from swimming, diving, sailing, jet-skiing to the nightlife activities of music, pubs, dancing and amusements. Galway is also famous for its festivals, in particular the Arts Festival and the many Oyster Festivals in the City and villages along the coast. Some of the other attractions County Galway boasts are Athenry Castle, Killary Harbour, Kylemore Abbey, Knock Shrine, Spiddal Craft Village, Clarinbridge, Clonfert Cathedral and the Turoe Stone from about 200 BC.


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