Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Cuan na Gaillimhe, Co. Gaillimhe
Sailing in Galway Bay
Sailing is a popular activity in Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Sailing in Galway Bay
Sailing in Galway Bay
Sailing is a popular activity in Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Galway Bay (Cuan na Gaillimhe) is a large bay on the west coast of Ireland off south Co. Galway and north Co. Clare.
The city of Galway is situated on the north-east edge of Galway Bay. There are several islands in the bay including the Aran Islands ( Oileáin Árann), accessible by boat and regular ferries.Walkers can follow a series of walks around Inishmore (Árainn Mhór), Inishmaan (Inis Meáin) and Innisheer (Inis Thiar).
Ox-Eye Daises and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Ox-Eye Daises (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a widespread native plant in Ireland. Regular ferry services take vistors to the Aran Islands.
(c) John KennedyOx-Eye Daises and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
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(c) John Kennedy
Ox-Eye Daises and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Ox-Eye Daises (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a widespread native plant in Ireland. Regular ferry services take vistors to the Aran Islands.
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Rockpool and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Rock pools are bodies of saltwater left behind by the retreating tide and feature small animals and plants. Regular ferry services operate to and from the Aran Islands, Co. Galway
(c) John KennedyRockpool and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
(c) John Kennedy
(c) John Kennedy
Rockpool and Ferry, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Rock pools are bodies of saltwater left behind by the retreating tide and feature small animals and plants. Regular ferry services operate to and from the Aran Islands, Co. Galway
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Gap in a stone wall, Co. Galway
Vistors in the Galway region will notice that most fields are enclosed by stone walls rather than hedgerows like most other parts of Ireland.
(c) John KennedyGap in a stone wall, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
Pushing off in a currach, Carraroe, Co. Galway
A currach heading to sea at Carraloe, Co. Galway. The wooden frame, canvas or leather skinned currach hull coated with tar, is a traditional design that is still in use as a fish boat or for transport in the seas or inland waters of the west of Ireland.
(c) John KennedyPushing off in a currach, Carraroe, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
Stone walls and stoney fields, Co. Galway
The land of much of Co. Galway and the west of Ireland is poor stoney soil. Stone walls enclose many fields.
(c) John KennedyStone walls and stoney fields, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
Stone walls and coastal marshland habitats, Co. Galway
Poor land enclosed by stone walls is a common feature of the Co. Galway countryside.
(c) John KennedyStone walls and coastal marshland habitats, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
Tumbled stone walls
Stone walls are used to enclose fields in rural Co. Galway. The walls can be easily damaged by visitors allowing sheep to escape.
(c) John KennedyTumbled stone walls - (c) John Kennedy
Galway Bay is known for its rugged beauty. The Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mhothair) in north Clare are a major tourist attraction with views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. On the Galway side of the bay, walkers explore villages such as Spiddal (An Spidéal) with scenic beaches and shore fishing areas along the coast west of Galway City. Many fields are enclosed by dry stone walls.
Galway Bay is a resort for swimmers, sailors, anglers, nature watchers and walkers.
More information can be found at: www.galway-ireland.ie
View a map of Spiddal, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
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The Cliffs Of Moher
Located in North Co. Clare, the Cliffs of Moher tower 120 meters (394 ft) above the sea. Vistors can view the Atlantic Ocean, Galway Bay, the Aran Islands and the mountains of Connemara.
(c) John KennedyThe Cliffs Of Moher - (c) John Kennedy
Currach, Connemara, Co. Galway
A currach is a traditional Irish wooden frame boat with a skin of leather or canvas coated with tar used for fishing and transport on sea or inland water waterways. It is still used in the west of Ireland including Co.Galway.
(c) John KennedyCurrach, Connemara, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
Fishing spot, Galway Bay, Co. Galway
Rock fishing is popular in the west of Ireland including Co. Galway. Anglers with a rod and reel stand on ledges and outcrops to catch fish from the sea. The activity can be dangerous in bad weather so many rock fishermen wear life jackets.
(c) John KennedyFishing spot, Galway Bay, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
House on sea shore, Co. Galway
The coast of Galway Bay near Spiddal and beyond is dotted with houses and cottages and rocky coves.
(c) John KennedyHouse on sea shore, Co. Galway - (c) John Kennedy
Beyond Spiddal
The coastal region beyond the village of Spiddal to the west of Galway city is rugged with fields enclosed by stone walls and with rocky coves along the shoreline.
(c) John KennedyBeyond Spiddal - (c) John Kennedy
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