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Galway, Ireland (December 2013)

Galway, is a harbor city located on Ireland’s west coast, at the junction of the River Corrib and the Atlantic Ocean. You can explore everything on foot in Galway. The center of the city is at the 18th-century Eyre Square, which is surrounded by shops and traditional pubs with lively Irish music. Nearby, is the Latin Quarter, with its cafes, restaurants and art galleries within portions of the medieval city walls. Galway is often referred to as the “most Irish” of Ireland's cities. Its vibrant present mixes with its charming medieval past.
Galway, Ireland cover page.
Galway, Ireland cover page.		 Map of Ireland with the star indicating Galway.
Map of Ireland with the star indicating Galway.		 Galway's Continental Christmas Market, which has been held annually since 2009 in Eyre Square.
Galway's Continental Christmas Market, which has been held annually since 2009 in Eyre Square.		 The Christmas Market is popular with families, kids and tourists.
The Christmas Market is popular with families, kids and tourists.
This spinning ride with swings was a favorite with the kids.
This spinning ride with swings was a favorite with the kids.		 An old-fashioned carousel at the market.
An old-fashioned carousel at the market.		 Unique tower with a propeller on top.
Unique tower with a propeller on top.		 A concession stand with colorful candy.
A concession stand with colorful candy.
This concession stand had string candy.
This concession stand had string candy.		 More candy for those with a sweet tooth.
More candy for those with a sweet tooth.		 Corn dogs were a popular item at the Christmas Market.
Corn dogs were a popular item at the Christmas Market.		 Nuts, Turkish delights and baklava for discerning palates.
Nuts, Turkish delights and baklava for discerning palates.
Kids and adults checking out the fudge stand.
Kids and adults checking out the fudge stand.		 A typical street in Galway.
A typical street in Galway.		 View of the Corrib River that flows through Galway.
View of the Corrib River that flows through Galway.		 A bridge that crosses the Corrib River. In the summer, shoals of salmon make their way up the Corrib River to spawn.
A bridge that crosses the Corrib River. In the summer, shoals of salmon make their way up the Corrib River to spawn.
Lock along the Middle River in Galway.
Lock along the Middle River in Galway.		 Sign for the Middle River with a spawning salmon.
Sign for the Middle River with a spawning salmon.		 The Corrib River with a view of Galway (Ardeaglais) Cathedral.
The Corrib River with a view of Galway (Ardeaglais) Cathedral. 		Another view of the Corrib River.
Another view of the Corrib River.
The Salmon Weir Bridge crosses the Corrib from Galway Cathedral on one side to the courthouse on the other.
The Salmon Weir Bridge crosses the Corrib from Galway Cathedral on one side to the courthouse on the other. 		The courthouse, which is located on the other side of the Salmon Wier Bridge.
The courthouse, which is located on the other side of the Salmon Wier Bridge.		 Close-up of the dome of the cathedral.
Close-up of the dome of the cathedral.		 Sign welcoming visitors to Galway Cathedral.
Sign welcoming visitors to Galway Cathedral.
The cathedral stands on the site of the city's former jail and was completed in 1967.
The cathedral stands on the site of the city's former jail and was completed in 1967.		 Interior nave and domed ceiling of the cathedral.
Interior nave and domed ceiling of the cathedral.		 View of the sanctuary and alter.
View of the sanctuary and alter.		 Close-up of a depiction of the crucifixion above the alter.
Close-up of a depiction of the crucifixion above the alter.
Rosetta stained glass window in the organ loft.
Rosetta stained glass window in the organ loft.		 Ceramic tile portrait of John F. Kennedy in the cathedral.
Ceramic tile portrait of John F. Kennedy in the cathedral.		 Sculpture near Galway Cathedral entitled Equality Emerging - The Purpose.
Sculpture near Galway Cathedral entitled "Equality Emerging - The Purpose."		 A lock traversing the Corrib River.
A lock traversing the Corrib River.
Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas was founded in 1320 and dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers.
Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas was founded in 1320 and dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers.		 Medieval clock tower of the Collegiate Church of Saint Nicholas in Galway.
Medieval clock tower of the Collegiate Church of Saint Nicholas in Galway.		 Close-up of the clock tower.
Close-up of the clock tower.		 Christmas decorations and shoppers along one of Galway's commercial streets.
Christmas decorations and shoppers along one of Galway's commercial streets.
Galway's famous Spanish Arch is located on the left bank of the Corrib, where Galway's river meets the sea.
Galway's famous Spanish Arch is located on the left bank of the Corrib, where Galway's river meets the sea.		 Built in 1584, it was a 16th century bastion, which was added to Galway's town walls to protect merchant ships from looting.
Built in 1584, it was a 16th century bastion, which was added to Galway's town walls to protect merchant ships from looting.		 Behind the Spanish Arch is the Galway Museum, which explores the history and heritage of Galway.
Behind the Spanish Arch is the Galway Museum, which explores the history and heritage of Galway.		 The Park House Hotel where we stayed in Galway. It is conveniently located near Eyre Square and the train station.
The Park House Hotel where we stayed in Galway. It is conveniently located near Eyre Square and the train station.
Lobby of the Park House Hotel. The hotel is rated 4 stars.
Lobby of the Park House Hotel. The hotel is rated 4 stars.		 Attractive seating area across from the reception desk.
Attractive seating area across from the reception desk.		 The Park House Hotel restaurant.
The Park House Hotel restaurant.

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