Built in 1845 in the heart of Galway City on Eyre Square, the property has played a part in the life of the city for over 160 years. The hotel also prides itself on its dedicated team of employees and its magnificent location.
The hotel is situated in the famous Eyre Square in the centre of Galway. It dates back to 1874 and is of Georgian architecture.
There are 99 luxurious bedrooms at the Great Southern Hotel Galway, many with views onto Eyre Square. The corridors in the main part of the building are extremely wide, designed in the Victorian Era to allow two ladies in hooped dresses to pass each other, today they have been elegantly restored with marble and rich rugs, leading you on to luxurious guest rooms.
The Great Southern Hotel offers a range of bars and dining options, from fine dining in the award winning Oyster Room Restaurant to the informal menu offered in O'Flaherty's Bar in the basement. Traditional afternoon tea to the tinkling of the pianist playing the grand piano is another tradition among Galway people, enjoy a quiet reprieve after a hectic days shopping or sightseeing in the sumptuous surroundings of the hotel lobby.
The Museum is a spacious, modern building, situated in the heart of Galway city on the banks of the River Corrib and overlooking the famous Spanish Arch. It houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions representing Galway's rich archaeology, heritage and history.
Dunguaire Castle and its history lies at the heart of the Ireland’s literary revival in the early 20th century. It was built in 1520 by the O’Hynes clan on the picturesque shores of Galway Bay. This restored 16th century tower house sits on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Galway Bay.
In the early 17th century the castle passed into the hands of the Martyn’s of Galway. Richard Martyn, Mayor of Galway lived here until 1642 and the Martyn’s of Tulira Castle, owned the castle until this century.
Fonmon is one of the few medieval castles which are still lived in as a home.
Since it was built by the St. John family c1200, it has only changed hands once. In 1656, during the English Civil War it was bought by Colonel Philip Jones, a direct ancestor of Sir Brooke Boothby, the present owner.
Today Fonmon welcomes visitors in many different ways both as a wedding and events venue and through Public opening and tours.
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf course is located on the fantastic Barry Island promenade. Fun for all ages can be had in their world class Pirate themed adventure golf course - 12 holes of mini golf set in between lakes , waterfalls, rock gardens and of course the Pirates!
The South Wales town of Barry and the surrounding area has a rich and varied heritage that stems back to Roman times and beyond; certainly, the first evidence of Barry`s wartime history is the Roman ‘mansio’, a sort of latter day inn or hotel for Roman officials at the Knapp.
Barry`s war heritage spans to modern times, with the docks being used during the Middle East conflicts of the late 50s and early 60s.
It is believed that during WW1 the first American troops to land in Britain, embarked at Barry, and during WW2 the port became an important staging post for US Forces in preparation for the D-Day landings in Normandy
220 acres of woods and meadowland in a sheltered valley leading to a pebble beach and spectacular cliffs. Nature trails, picnic sites, café, play area, barbecue area and mini golf course.
With a large decked area enjoying wonderful sea views, the Forest Cafe serves breakfast, light bites, lunches, afternoon teas, ice creams and more.
One of Scotland's premier touring theatre venues, Paisley Arts Centre occupies a converted church set in the heart of the historic town of Paisley.
This intimate and friendly venue provides an all year-round programme of drama, music, comedy and dance and frequently hosts Scottish and world premieres.
You can indulge yourself at the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream counter which offers a variety of mouth watering flavors or tempt yourself with the usual round up of fantastic cinema food such as hotdogs, nachos and popcorn. There is also Pic N Mix available along with a variety of other sweets and chocolates or the bar area where you can choose from a wide selection of alcoholic drinks.
Many current and forthcoming film releases have a strong relevance to subjects covered in the national curriculum, provoking discussion and debate in an inspirational way. With media and communication becoming ever-popular choices, the cinema can provide a useful and relevant study aid for further and higher education. It’s a real treat too, making a visit to ODEON Cinemas the perfect reward for good behavior or record levels of attendance.
St Mirin Cathedral Paisley is situated in Incle Street, Paisley at the junction with Glasgow Road and was completed in 1931 close to the site of the original church of the same name which dated from 1808. The original building was the first stone built Catholic church in post-Reformation Scotland. The present building was raised to cathedral status in 1948 following the erection of the diocese in 1947.