| Galway Bay is immortalised in the song "Galway | | | | N67 to Kilcolgan, then the N18 to Oranmore and |
| Bay" which was originally composed by Frank | | | | then the N6 to Galway city. |
| Fahey, and renewed by Arthur Colahan in 1947, | | | | Galway city, known as the ''City of the Tribes'', is |
| and popularised by legendary singer Bing Crosby. | | | | a city much inspired by culture and music, laced |
| Indeed, Galway Bay has been mentioned in many | | | | with pretty shops and charming restaurants, and |
| songs in recent times, notably the Pogues | | | | is perched on the shores of Galway Bay. |
| "Fairytale of New York" and Disney's "Darby O'Gill | | | | About 3km from the city is the seaside resort of |
| and the Little People", where Sean Connery sings | | | | Salthill. Along the promenade, overlooking Galway |
| a song about the Galway Bay area. | | | | Bay, you can sit back, relax and watch the |
| There are many picturesque villages and towns | | | | waves of Galway bay rolling in! It's also dotted |
| that dot the coastline of both counties Galway | | | | with many fine restaurants, many famous for |
| and Clare which border the majestic Galway Bay. | | | | their fresh seafood. |
| These include: Spiddal, Barna, Oranmore, Claddagh, | | | | From here take the R337 to Barna and Spiddal. |
| Galway city, Salthill, Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and the | | | | This is a stunning drive along the coast road. |
| Burren Area, with its unique rock formations, | | | | Things to do |
| monuments and enchanting plant life. | | | | There are many activities you can enjoy along |
| The best way to tour the Galway Bay shoreline is | | | | the coast of Galway Bay. Sailing can be arranged |
| by car. Starting in the Doolin/Liscannor area of | | | | at the Galway Bay Sailing Club. You can take a |
| County Clare, you can take in the stunning views | | | | boat trip from Rossaveal in Galway, or from |
| of the Cliffs of Moher, and if you've time to spare | | | | Doolin in Clare to the Aran Islands, at the mouth |
| pop into the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. | | | | of Galway Bay. |
| From the Cliffs of Moher, follow the N67 around | | | | The Aran Islands are located about 48km, 30 |
| Black Head and onto Ballyvaughan, home to some | | | | miles or so, from the mouth of Galway Bay. Irish |
| of the country's finest beaches and again | | | | is the everyday language spoken on all 3 islands. |
| breathtaking views of Galway Bay. | | | | Attractions here include Dun Aengus, an ancient |
| Another popular tourist attraction in this part of | | | | stone fort on Inis Mor, while from the cliffs you |
| County Clare is Ailwee Caves, underneath the | | | | can take in the spectacular views of Galway Bay |
| landscape of the Burren. You can see the Aran | | | | and the Atlantic Ocean. With no end of unspoilt |
| Islands from here on a clear day! From | | | | sandy beaches with clear blue water, watersports |
| Ballyvaughan take the N67 to the famous fishing | | | | of all kinds are hugely popular in the area, as is |
| village of Kinvara in County Galway. | | | | fishing. |
| Kinvara is an Irish speaking area. From the pier | | | | From Doolin, you can also take a boat tour along |
| you can see the famous wooden framed, hide | | | | the Cliffs of Moher. |
| covered ''currach'' boats that are still used by | | | | If you're a keen angler there are plenty fishing |
| fishermen to catch fish in the Galway Bay area. | | | | opportunities on Galway Bay. For the golf |
| Check out the beaches here as well! | | | | enthusiast there's the Galway Bay Golf Resort in |
| The journey from Kinvara to Galway is a scenic | | | | Oranmore. |
| drive along the shores of Galway Bay. Take the | | | | |