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what to do in Limerick and Galway

smallpaws · 2006-07-20 18:10:32

Hi, I'm planning a winter vacation in Ireland, and would love to stay Galway a few days and stop off in Limerick for a weekend, then go on to Dublin, which I have visited several times already and really love--what are good places to visit in Galway & Limerick, and anybody have any recommendations on places to stay? I…

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20-07-2006 7:10pm

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smallpaws

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Hi, I'm planning a winter vacation in Ireland, and would love to stay Galway a few days and stop off in Limerick for a weekend, then go on to Dublin, which I have visited several times already and really love--what are good places to visit in Galway & Limerick, and anybody have any recommendations on places to stay? I prefer B&Bs, BTW.
Thanks!

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#2 21-07-2006 11:38am
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it woul really depend on what your looking for , what age you are, who you'll be with and if you have any transport of your own. Both Limerick and Galway have a lot to offer.

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#3 23-07-2006 2:41pm
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Hi,
I'd be by myself, 41, and relying on public transport. I love museums and art galleries (loved the few I had the brief chance to see when first in Galway), that sort of thing. A good pub and restaurant are always a welcome sight, too.

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#4 23-07-2006 10:41pm
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It's currently festival season in Galway so there are more than the usual number of art exhibitions and events happening. The municipal museum also just opened recently. You may have to pre-book a B&B because it will get very busy coming into race week. Enjoy.

Check out:
http://www.project06.com/
http://www.galwayartsfestival.com/
http://www.galwayraces.com/

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#5 25-07-2006 1:00am
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More info here
OP, don't worry. There is loads to do. In Galway, go to the tourist kiosk on Eyre Sq.

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#6 25-07-2006 5:48pm
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Aw, cool, thank you!

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