Overview

Within Ireland, the West refers to the region that lies west of the River Shannon; most of this area falls within the old Irish province of Connaught. The coast of this region lies at the far western extremity of Europe, facing its nearest neighbors in North America across 3,200 km (2,000 mi) of …

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Overview of Oyster Country

On the main road south (N18) of Galway are two small fishing villages, Clarenbridge and Kilcolgan. Each year at the end of September, the villages host the annual Galway Oyster Festival. Launched in 1954, the 5-day festival is packed with traditional music, song, dancing, sports, art exhibits, …

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