Galway Trip Overview
This tour highlights our maritime history and how the water had been used to enhance our relations with europe and indeed the world. One of europe’s fastest flowing rivers offered the opportunity to harness its power which would bring Galway into the industrial age offering employment in textiles, distilling and munitions.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Galway, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Galway Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Galway, County Galway, Ireland
This tour highlights our maritime history and how the water had been used to enhance our relations with europe and indeed the world. One of europe’s fastest flowing rivers offered the opportunity to harness its power which would bring Galway into the industrial age offering employment in textiles, distilling and munitions.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Galway Cathedral, University and Gaol Rds. Cathedral Square, Galway Ireland
Europe’s Youngest grand Cathedral
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: NUIG, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Opened in 1849 , Today one of the top 100 universities in the World
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
One of Ireland’s oldest fishing villages
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canal Road Upper, Canal Rd Upper, Galway, Ireland
Walk the picturesque banks of the eglington canal , hearing stories of trade , famine and industry.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Long Walk, Long Meadow Facing Galway Bay, Galway Ireland
Hear stories of the long walk many took to board a ship in the hope of a better life and how the water was to put Galway on the international Stage
Duration: 30 minutes
