Galway Travel Guide

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City Centre Attractions

Lynch's Castle:
is a fine example of a medieval town house, the facade features several coats of arms including that of King Henry VIII. the buliding is now a branch of the allied Irish Bank and in the vestibule are display boards depicting the history of the house.

Collegiate Church of St Nicholas:
is largest functioning medieval church in the country., legend has it that Christopher Columbus prayed here.

Eyre Square:
has several sculptures and monuments, and the Browne doorway, a carved entrance dating from 1627. Parts of the medieval town walls have been incorporated into the Eyre Square shopping centre.

The Claddagh and Claddagh Ring:
the claddagh was a former fishing community on the west  bank of the river.  the Claddagh ring, which symbolises a hope of eternal love and friendship were originally heirlooms handed down the female line.  How the ring was worn showed whether a girl was engaged or available for marriage.  the small museum showing the Claddagh community and artifacts is in a small museum at the corner of Cross street.

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