Galway, Ireland cover page. |
Map of Ireland with the star indicating Galway. |
Galway's Continental Christmas Market, which has been held annually since 2009 in Eyre Square. |
The Christmas Market is popular with families, kids and tourists. |
This spinning ride with swings was a favorite with the kids. |
An old-fashioned carousel at the market. |
Unique tower with a propeller on top. |
A concession stand with colorful candy. |
This concession stand had string candy. |
More candy for those with a sweet tooth. |
Corn dogs were a popular item at the Christmas Market. |
Nuts, Turkish delights and baklava for discerning palates. |
Kids and adults checking out the fudge stand. |
A typical street in Galway. |
View of the Corrib River that flows through Galway. |
A bridge that crosses the Corrib River. In the summer, shoals of salmon make their way up the Corrib River to spawn. |
Lock along the Middle River in Galway. |
Sign for the Middle River with a spawning salmon. |
The Corrib River with a view of Galway (Ardeaglais) Cathedral. |
Another view of the Corrib River. |
The Salmon Weir Bridge crosses the Corrib from Galway Cathedral on one side to the courthouse on the other. |
The courthouse, which is located on the other side of the Salmon Wier Bridge. |
Close-up of the dome of the cathedral. |
Sign welcoming visitors to Galway Cathedral. |
The cathedral stands on the site of the city's former jail and was completed in 1967. |
Interior nave and domed ceiling of the cathedral. |
View of the sanctuary and alter. |
Close-up of a depiction of the crucifixion above the alter. |
Rosetta stained glass window in the organ loft. |
Ceramic tile portrait of John F. Kennedy in the cathedral. |
Sculpture near Galway Cathedral entitled "Equality Emerging - The Purpose." |
A lock traversing the Corrib River. |
Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas was founded in 1320 and dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers. |
Medieval clock tower of the Collegiate Church of Saint Nicholas in Galway. |
Close-up of the clock tower. |
Christmas decorations and shoppers along one of Galway's commercial streets. |
Galway's famous Spanish Arch is located on the left bank of the Corrib, where Galway's river meets the sea. |
Built in 1584, it was a 16th century bastion, which was added to Galway's town walls to protect merchant ships from looting. |
Behind the Spanish Arch is the Galway Museum, which explores the history and heritage of Galway. |
The Park House Hotel where we stayed in Galway. It is conveniently located near Eyre Square and the train station. |
Lobby of the Park House Hotel. The hotel is rated 4 stars. |
Attractive seating area across from the reception desk. |
The Park House Hotel restaurant. |