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Galway enchants with its vibrant pubs bristling with traditional Irish music, an Irish harbor city riddled with cobblestone streets and small, independent shops selling books, musical instruments and traditional crafts. Life in Galway goes with the flow, and its best to just walk around and see where the day takes you. Nestled on the banks of the Corrib River, at the point where it meets the Atlantic, a stroll along the promenade will take you to the seaside suburb of Salthill, while a little further away, the mountains, bogs and heathlands of the Connemara National Park call to the adventurer within. Street-side performances are a common sight down Quay Street, while the cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands make for great day trip destinations. For a taste of the city's rich history, there are plenty of options to explore including Lynch's Castle, the Galway City Museum and the Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum. Deemed a UNESCO city of film, Galway hosts the annual Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland's best-known fete of this kind. Music is, however, the soul of the city, best captured not only by live performances at its pubs, but also through the classical concerts at the Galway Cathedral. Tourists throng the city's Latin Quarter for a fabulous night out on the town, and a sampling of fresh seafood at Kirwan Lane is simply a must. Let Galway warm you with its friendly embrace, wow you with its scenery and bewitch with its vibrant culture.

Situated in a beautiful spot overlooking Killary Harbour, this centre records Connemara's sheep and wool industry. Many different breeds of sheep graze in the valleys and mountains in Connemara, and this centre shows how wool provided essential clothing material down through the years. The visitor can see how wool was manufactured before the industry became mechanized. Demonstrations include carding, spinning, weaving and dyeing using natural plant colorings. There is also a craft shop and restaurant on the premises. The centre is open between April and September.

Sections of Galway's original medieval town wall can still be seen in the Eyre Square Shopping Center.They are immaculately preserved and have been seamlessly incorporated into this modern building. The wall was built by the De Burgo family, who settled in Galway in the 13th century. Portions of the medieval town wall can also be viewed near the Spanish Arch, where a long stretch of wall ends in a machicoulis dating from 1584.

The renowned historian James Hardiman laid the foundation stone of the present St. Augustine church in August 1855. This neo-gothic church took four years to build and eventually opened its doors in September 1859. As you enter the church the Augustinian crest can be seen on the mosaic floor. It reads, in Latin, "Tolle Lege" which means "Take up and Read", and comes from a discussion with St. Augustine after he read Paul's letter to the Romans. Oak panelling surrounds the high altar and dates from 1855, although some alterations were made in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The tabernacle was enshrined and the stained glass window over the main altar was replaced. The ceiling was also reconstructed with cedar wood, although the ancient roof supports still remain. The organ is a magnificent focal point; it was constructed and installed by the famous Dublin organ builder, William Telford in 1868. Mass times are: 7p Saturdays and 9a, 11a, 12p and 6.30p Sundays.

A visitor to Galway in 1614 noted the city's prosperous appearance. He was especially struck by the elegant townhouses with finely cut stone facades, fortified with "faire battlement, in an uniform course". These houses would have been owned by Galway's leading merchant families, the "fourteen tribes of Galway". The Lynch family were one of the leading "tribes". Lynch's Castle (now an Allied Irish Bank) is one of the best examples of a 16th century townhouse. The finely cut stone lintels, coat of arms and fine stone fireplaces in the interior are well worth a look.

Shop Street is the central location for shopping in Galway, with plenty of locals and tourists checking out the variety of stores and strolling the sidewalks. Some long-standing brick buildings and artsy cafes give certain sections of the street a more intellectual feel, while street performers in other places create a laid back atmosphere. Shop Street also features one of Galway's oldest architectural structures, Lynch's Castle.