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County Galway Collection (#5)

County Galway, located on the west coast of Ireland, is a place filled with enchanting beauty and rich cultural heritage

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland; Historic Castle On Bay

Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland; Historic Castle On Bay

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: John D arcy Monument, Clifden, Co Galway, Ireland, Monument In Memory Of John D arcy Founder Of Town

John D arcy Monument, Clifden, Co Galway, Ireland, Monument In Memory Of John D arcy Founder Of Town

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: University College Cork (Ucc), Cork City, Ireland, Sundial On A College Campus

University College Cork (Ucc), Cork City, Ireland, Sundial On A College Campus

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Owenriff River

Owenriff River
Oughterard, County Galway, Connacht Region, Ireland

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Ireland, County Galway, Cong, elevated springtime landscape

Ireland, County Galway, Cong, elevated springtime landscape

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Ireland, County Galway, Galway City, port buidlings of The Claddagh

Ireland, County Galway, Galway City, port buidlings of The Claddagh

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Cheering Lord Randolph Churchills name on hearing of his resignation, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887

Cheering Lord Randolph Churchills name on hearing of his resignation, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. Churchill was a staunch supporter of the Unionist cause in Ireland. Sketches in Ireland

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Outside the National Rent Office after the arrest of O Brien and Dillon, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887

Outside the National Rent Office after the arrest of O Brien and Dillon, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887

Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation. Founded in 1879, with Charles Stewart Parnell as its president

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Waiting for the doctor in remote Galway, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler

Waiting for the doctor in remote Galway, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
Waiting for the doctor in remote Galway, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Street in Galway, showing the house of Thomas Lynch, 1893

Street in Galway, showing the house of Thomas Lynch, 1893
Street in Galway, Ireland, showing the house of Thomas Lynch, 1893. Lynch was Mayor of Galway, but was expelled from his post and house in 1654 by Peter Stubbers, the English military governor

Background imageCounty Galway Collection: Queens College, Galway, 1900

Queens College, Galway, 1900. Irish university endowed by Queen Victoria. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris)




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County Galway, located on the west coast of Ireland, is a place filled with enchanting beauty and rich cultural heritage. From the iconic Quiet Man Bridge to the vibrant Roundstone Regatta featuring traditional Galway hookers, this county offers a plethora of experiences that will leave you captivated. As you wander through Roundstone Harbour in Connemara, Co. Galway, you'll be transported back in time. The Galway Gossips painting by Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow captures the essence of this charming town in c1887. It's as if whispers from the past still linger in every corner. Venturing further into County Galway, Inishmore on Aran Islands awaits your exploration. Here, ancient ruins like Dun Aengus stand proudly against dramatic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The rugged beauty of this island is simply breathtaking. Kinvara on Galway Bay beckons with its picturesque charm and tranquil atmosphere. Stroll along its shores and let your worries melt away as you take in stunning views of sailboats gliding across crystal-clear waters. For a unique experience, visit Omey Island Graveyard nestled within Connemara's wild landscapes. This hauntingly beautiful spot holds stories untold and invites contemplation amidst nature's serenity. No trip to County Galway would be complete without visiting Kylemore Abbey - an architectural masterpiece set against majestic mountains and mirrored lakes in Connemara. Its grandeur will leave you awe-inspired as you explore its gardens and delve into its history. Clifden serves as another gateway to Connemara's wonders - a lively town surrounded by captivating landscapes where cottages dotting the countryside create postcard-perfect scenes that seem straight out of a fairytale. Lettergesh enchants visitors with its untouched beauty; here, nature reigns supreme amidst rolling hills and pristine beaches that stretch endlessly towards the horizon – it’s truly paradise found.