County Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland and it marks the half-way point of the Wild Atlantic Way. Its County Town, Galway City, is one of Ireland’s most vibrant cities and is renowned for its exciting lifestyle and for hosting a number of festivals, celebrations and events such as the Galway International Arts Festival.
County Galway is also a popular holiday destination, with lots of stunning sandy beaches. It's also a perfect destination for your students to learn more about Ireland's impressive geographical features and is an excellent starting point for exploring some of nearby County Clare - including Ireland's most popular tourist attraction, the Cliffs of Moher.
Named the European Capital of Culture in 2020, Galway is definitely worth a visit, and it’s not too far from the UK!
Galway, a harbour city on the west coast of Ireland, is located where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. The charming city is centred around the 18th Century Eyre Square which is now a popular meeting spot and is surrounded by shops and traditional pubs that often offer live Irish folk music.
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