On the main Galway - Dublin Road it offers the option to relive the bloodiest battle in Irish history fought in a small Connaught village. Move back in time and place to that fateful day in 1691 through an audio-visual show based on the moving account of Captain Walter Dalton who fought at the Battle of Aughrim.

Brigit`s Garden takes you on a journey through the sacred spiral of the seasons into the heart of Celtic mythology, folklore and heritage. The extensive gardens span 5 hectares and consist of woodland and natural wildflower meadows. The visitor attraction is located in Roscahill only 12 miles from Galway City, just off on the N59 Clifden Road. Brigit`s Garden is divided into four gardens representing each of the Celtic seasons of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa. Each garden has its own special features such as basketwork swings, standing stones and flame figure sculptures. There is a nature trail, ogham trees, children`s discovery trail, playground with sandpit, living willow play area, an ancient ring fort (fairy fort), crannóg roundhouse, lily pond and the largest sundial in Ireland with unique calendar feature. There is an interesting gift shop onsite along with the Garden Café which offers excellent homemade cuisine made with organic ingredients, many of which are picked straight from the garden. Brigit`s Garden offers a busy calendar of events ideal for family outings such as Elf and Fairy days where you are encouraged to dress up and take part in activities. There are also weekly classes in crafts and yoga which are open to visitors.

Located close to Gort, on the Galway Road, the former home of Lady Gregory, a founder of the Abbey Theatre and friend of William Butler Yeats. The house no longer stands, but the estate is now a national nature reserve. The garden of the house, with its yew walk and autograph tree is preserved. Carved on the autograph tree, among others are the signatures of John Masefield, George Bernard Shaw and Sean O`Casey. Attractions include nature trails, walks, a lake and turlough. There are two audio-visual Presentations; `The Magic of Coole` and `Lady Gregory of Coole.`

Glengowla Mines offers a fun day out for all the family! Buried beneath the Connemara Mountain lies a way of life long abandoned and almost forgotten just waiting for you to explore! Delve into the depths of the mines where you can explore the caverns of marble studded with lead and silver. Follow the veins of copper pyrite which will lead you to the `miners gold` - Galena. Marvel at the rare and beautiful crystals of quartz and fluorite. Learn of the working conditions the miners worked under before the mines closed in 1865. A firm favorite with adults and children alike is to pan for gold and gems at our gold panning station and keep any gems you find! Come join us on a unique underground tour of Connemara`s only show mine. Glengowla is also home to a working farm where you can meet `Bob` the sheep dog, say hello to the Connemara Ponies and help save some turf.

Located off the west coast of County Galway, Inishbofin remains one of Irelands best loved islands. It lies approximately 5 miles off the coast of Connemara. It is about 3½ mi long and 2 mi wide, and has around 200 inhabitants. It was singled out by St Colman as the location for his monastery because of its tranquility, and the same serenity surrounds the island today. The outdoor enthusiast will enjoy the sheltered beach coves and Europe`s clearest blue waters, with experienced divers drawn to explore the aquatic life of the Atlantic Ocean, and fishermen inspired by the prospect of deep-sea and rock angling. For the history buff, there are many Celtic and early Christian fortified habitations be found on the island. Nature lovers will be captivated by the number of bird sanctuaries on the island. The island is also popular with artists and has its own annual arts festival. The friendly local Community Club hosts traditional music sessions, frequent folk dancing, and ceilis. Inishbofin can be reached by ferry from the pier in Cleggan.

163 workhouses were built in Ireland from 1840 to 1853 and served as the last resort of the starving populations during this period. Impoverished people entered the workhouse to receive food in return for work. It was a system based on indoor relief only. Entire families had to enter the workhouse together. The family members were then split up into separate quarters; men, women, boys and girls. The workhouse system was also a means of getting tenants off the land. The Irish Workhouse Center in Portumna is the only center in Ireland of its kind, and is dedicated to telling the story of the Irish Workhouse. The Center is located in a real workhouse. While some other workhouses survive, few are as intact as Portumna. All seven main buildings survive on an 8 acre site.

Loughwell Farm Park is situated in 15mins drive from Galway in the beautiful Moycullen countryside between Moycullen and Spiddal. The park has a 360 degree backdrop of Connemara and the has been carefully designed to fit naturally into the Connemara landscape with stone roundabouts, beech lined walkways, timber play villages, duck pond and use of natural materials such as sand, timber, stone boulders and more. Two large buildings lead onto a decked courtyard where the adults can watch the children play. The many friendly animals include pot bellied pigs, miniature and regular ponies, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens, donkeys, rabbits and much more. Play facilities include - 2 purpose built play villages / Huge sand dunes with slides / Large sand pit with play boat / Nest swing / 2 timber obstacle courses / Huge strawbale maze / Regular swings, toddler swings / Zip wire / 2 types of pedal go karts (suitable for younger and older kids & adults) / Indoor disco / huge obstacle bouncy castle. Loughwell Farm Park take play safety seriously with all play equipment meeting strict EU standards. There is also a lovely tea room with home baking a specialty!

An opportunity to visit a working hill sheep farm and view Collie sheepdogs herding Connemara Blackface sheep. Border Collie sheepdogs and puppies are available to buy on the farm. Daily demonstrations.

Located in Tuam, this is the last surviving corn mill in the Tuam area. It closed as a working mill in 1964, its machinery is still in place. This mill played a vital part in the life of the local community and a voluntary committee opened it as a museum in 1974. It also serves as a seasonal tourist information office.

A small restored cottage used by Patrick Pearse (1879-1916) leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence. The interior, although burned during the War of Independence, has been reconstructed and contains an exhibition and a number of mementoes of Pearse.

Located beside the Catholic Cathedral in the North Galway town of Tuam. Tuam is also home to a 13th century parish church ruins and graveyard, located at Teampall Jarlath, High St. Tuam.

Located in the heart of Connemara, 2 miles from Rossaveal Harbor on R343, Seawinds Nurseries and Tropical Butterfly Center offers a unique experience in family entertainment, regardless of weather. Set amid the lush splendor of a tropical enclosure, you can see hundreds of free flying exotic Butterflies in their natural environment.

Once the former summer home of W.B. Yeats this restored Norman tower house was purchased by Yeats in 1916. In 1965 the tower was opened to the public. An audio visual presentation and push button audio narratives in the rooms are available in the tower, which is open to the public from Easter to October.

Located close to Loughrea, in a beautiful rural setting, Turoe Pet Farm provides great attractions for young and old, native and tourist! Excellent facilities are provided catering for individual, family and group needs.

County Galway has several locations which were used in the making of the film, The Quiet Man. Visit the main film locations in an organized tour or join the Quiet Man Fan Club.