An Excerpt from Snapshots of Ireland Volume 4: Travels in Galway
Enjoy an excerpt from Snapshots of Ireland Volume 4: Travels in Galway Snapshots of Ireland is the overarching title for this series of travel books that offers the reader an up-close and personal glimpse of the Emerald Isle, along the Wild Atlantic Way. The pictures and the author’s conversational notes reflect her love for Ireland and her keen eye for places and experiences that capture the Irish spirit. She includes the obvious tourist stops but relishes in sharing hidden treasures that may be just a few miles off the beaten path, especially those the Irish call thin places. Readers going to Ireland will find guidance in these soft-covers, lightweight, handy books (8.25 x 6 inches). Armchair travelers will enjoy a vicarious tour. Those who have already visited Ireland will find the pictures and commentary evoke fond memories.
County Galway
The second largest county in Irealand, Galway is known for its magnificent bay, one of the most enchanting and vibrant medieval cities in Europe, and the storied Aran Islands. Scrumptious sea and mountain panoramas, dotted with sheep, rows of peat and Connemara ponies contribute to making Galway a primary destination along the Wild Atlantic Way.
The interior of the conty is equally spectacular. The reowned Connemara National Park, The Tweleve Bens, and Lough Corrib only begin the list of places, sites and sights that make this an Irish county second to none.
A good share of the conty is in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) where tradition is highly vaules and Celtic spirit prevails.
Festival and special events abound. Some, like the Galway Oyster Festival, the Omey Pony Races, or the Red-sail Hooker Races are unique. If you are traveling to Galway, check the scheduled to partake or avoid what is on offer each weekend.
