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Galway Greyhound Stadium

With stadia throughout Ireland boasting excellent facilities combined with fun & food, as well as top-class racing... we are sure you will want to come back again and again (and again)!

For a novel way to celebrate a family birthday or special occasion, then look no further. We have seven restaurants throughout the country offering you mouth-watering food which you can enjoy as you follow the racing action with panaromic views of the track from your table.

Mums and Dads sit back and relax as drinks for the family are delivered right to your table, along with our Tote Betting service.

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Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium

Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland is Irelands largest aquarium and one of the West of Irelands premier attractions.

Students will learn about the wonderful array of animals that live on our planet, they will discover what makes them special, how they have evolved and how they survive from day to day.
At this one day workshop students can carry out hands on experiments, use our digital microscopes, visit the aquarium to carry out a range of activities throughout the day and take part in a squid dissection if desired.
Each Student is awarded a certificate of completion and a bag of educational materials at the end of the workshop.

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Irelands School of Falconry

Irelands School of Falconry gives you the chance to fly a hawk around the grounds of Ashford Castle in a one hour private Hawk Walk. You will never forget the moment when your hawk first swoops down from a tree and lands back on your gloved fist. Flying a hawk is an experience of a lifetime.

Your instructor will introduce you to your hawk and, within minutes of arriving, you will be setting off around Ashford Castle woodlands to fly your hawk free.

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Killary Adventure

We specialise in exciting outdoor activities, for beginners and experts from ages 8 to 80. With superb accommodation the purpose-built K2 Centre, there is room for everyones budget and taste.

Climb Irelands highest rope course, brave the bungee jump, shoot your first clay pigeon or explore the Killary Harbour by kayak, sail or water-ski.

Groups and individuals welcome with accommodation for up to 90.

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Turoe Pet Farm

Over the years Turoe Farm has gained a reputation for offering an excellent value for money product and our staff provides first class customer service. The Farm offers a unique facility for family, group and individual outings. Apart from its popularity for school tours Turoe Farm is also an ideal facility for Birthday, First Communion and Confirmation Parties as well as Corporate Parties etc. We are open all year round (see opening times) and are wheelchair friendly. Whatever your needs are, we feel sure that we will be able to accommodate them.

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Athenry Castle

The great three-storey tower, surrounded by defensive walls, is entered at first-floor level through an unusual decorated doorway. Recently re-roofed, the interior contains an audio visual room and exhibition. Access to ground floor of Castle for people with disabilities.

Athenry is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland, owing its foundation to Meiler de Bermingham who built his Castle there c.1250.

Telephone: (091) 844797

Athenry Heritage Centre

Athenry Heritage Centre brings this Medieval Town to life using models, storyboards and audio-visual touch screen to celebrate and interpret the towns medieval past.

The Heritage Centre, situated in the ruins of the Medieval St. Marys Parish Church, in the centre of town, is the ideal starting point for anyone visiting Athenry.

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Cleggan Beach Riding Center

A variety of beach trekking available - Mountain treks - Our most popular ride is our 3 hour trek across a huge spectacular beach to Omey Island at low tide - Three resident qualified instructors - Over 30 years experience Safe, well-schooled horses and ponies suitable for all ages and standards - Enclosed outdoor arena - Ponies produced for shows or sale - Show quality Connemara ponies for sale. Liveries - Tack shop - Short and long treks.

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Clonboo Riding School

Clonboo Riding School, established in 1984, is only 15 minutes drive from Galway City, but in the heart of Corrib Country.

All standards of riders, both beginners and advanced, are very welcome. Height and weight restrictions apply. We offer tuition in our outdoor or indoor school, suitable for novice or nervous riders.

Also available: Half-hour rides for tots and accompanying adults. Speciality: Side-saddle lessons and Day and Weekly Activity Courses for children. Learn a new skill whilst on holiday. Qualified and experienced instructors. Ride for pleasure, and not under pressure

Telephone: (091) 791362

Connemara heritage centre

This award winning heritage centre offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of the West of Ireland. Whether you visit for an hour, an afternoon or stay in our accommodation you will leave with memories to treasure.

Activities include: Turf Cutting - Sheaf Tossing - Thatching - Tug of War - Sheep Herding - Sheep Shearing - Horse Shoe Throwing.

Lecture on topics include: Rural Development - Tourism - Farming - Demonstration on Irish Coffee making - Accordion playing in the cottage.

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Connemara Trail

Your adventure through Connemara will be guided by Willie Leahy and his family, quintessential Irish horsemen.

For over 30 years the Leahy family have enjoyed introducing visitors to this very special part of Ireland. Their friendly care ensures that every rider goes home with special memories of a wonderful holiday.

Experienced or novice riders alike can enjoy this holiday. Riders spend four to six hours a day on well-mannered, surefooted Irish hunters and Connemara ponies.

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Corrib Cruises

We offers pleasure cruises on Lough Corrib, Irelands largest lake and one of the most cleanest and scenic in Europe. A cruise through this unique waterway is a must while visiting the West of Ireland.

In 1977 Corrib Cruises began operating on Lough Corrib and today is the longest established and most experienced company cruising these waters.

Fully licensed by Dept of Marine to meet all safety standards. Lady Ardilaun accommodates 100 passengers. Corrib Queen accommodates 65 passengers. Fully licensed bar on board. Open top deck to view and photograph the magnificent scenery. Enclosed centrally heated seating area. Guided commentary of Islands, Lake and Shoreline. Fully Trained Staff. Two bathrooms on board.

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Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre

At the Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre you are invited to experience a guided heritage tour and specially commissioned film on Galway, City of the Tribes, and jewel of Irelands West Coast.

Join us in a celebration of this ancient citys rich and colourful legacy. Your guided tour will illustrate and illuminate the intricacies of the crystal making process, while also depicting the influences that led to these beautiful creations.

Tour includes: The Claddagh Village Exhibit - The Galway Hooker Exhibition - Hall of the Tribes - Crystal Workshop - Audiovisual Show.

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Kylemore Abbey

Kylemore Abbey is the Monastic home of the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland. A visit to Ireland, and especially to the West of Ireland and Connemara is not complete without experiencing the beauty and tranquility that is Kylemore Abbey & Garden.

The community takes due pride in preserving and restoring the estate, comprising a fine house, (built originally as a Castle in 1868, now an Abbey since 1921), a miniature Gothic Cathedral and a six-acre Victorian Walled Garden (a Great Garden of Ireland and winner of the prestigious Europa Nostra Award in 2002).

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Leisureworld

We offer something for everyone including: Ten Pin Bowling, Quasar 2000, Tumble Towers & Tumble Tots kids soft play arena, Astro-Turf Soccer pitches, American Pool, Snooker, and the very latest in Video Game Simulators

Tumble Towers & Tumble Tots kids soft play arena
The indoor dream for all kids. This is a supervised kiddies play area with slippery slides, rope bridges, pulleys, shooting cannons, mini football, basketball play area and a huge ball pool to play in. Each visit to Tumble Towers lasts approximately one hour. We have great Birthday Party Packages which incorporate Tumble Towers. Let us take all the hassle out of your childs big day.

Quasar 2000 laser game
Watch your back with this one, as you never know who is behind you. Armed with guns, detectors, smoke and music, can you breach enemy lines? With our state of the art arena and computers tracking everyones hits and scores, this game is sure to keep your blood rushing and keep you coming back for more.

Quasar is great for team building and really adds to a Corporate Night out. Of course the kids love this one too and it is ideal for Birthday Parties.

We specialise in Childrens Birthday Parties.We provide a wide range of party packages to suit all ages. Visit Kids Corner where we have great games for kids and some classic old games for you older kids like Space Invaders

Your leisure time does not need to cost you a fortune. We have great Special Offers and Promotions running all the time. If you do not want to pay at all why not enter one of our fantastic Competitions. We run a fantastic Student Promotion every Monday night during the academic year. We also offer great student discounts.

American Pool & Snooker
At all our centres we have a range of tables to suit all ages and all skill levels. We have 7 foot Pool Tables, 9 foot American Pool Tables, 10 foot and 12 foot Snooker tables. You really are spoilt for choice. All our tables are championship standard with the best equipment. We have some great special offers on our tables so check them out.

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Forster Court Hotel
Galway, Ireland

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