Visiting Galway, Ireland

Galway, Ireland
Located on the west coast of Ireland, Galway was founded in the 12th century.

The city is a vibrant place, and is known as Ireland’s cultural capital. Galway is home to many of Ireland’s dance troupes, festival companies, film studios, music and theatre groups, and arts and writing guilds.

Galway is also an important centre for Irish language, and hosts numerous arts and music festivals throughout the year.

Galway’s architecture makes it a beautiful place to visit, and the city features many monuments. These include Eyre Square, Spanish Parade, Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle, Church of Ireland St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, and the Galway City Museum.

How to Get to Galway from Dublin
Galway is just a 2-hour-and-45-minute train ride from Dublin, and the journey is easy to do.

Visiting Cork, Ireland

Cork, Ireland
The city of Cork is located in County Cork, which is situated in southwestern Ireland. Right on the sea, Cork is home to the world’s second largest natural harbour and is an important Irish seaport.

When you are visiting Cork, you can take a walk down historic St. Patrick’s Street with its beautiful architecture and pedestrian zone.

You can also enjoy sights such as the towering Cork County Hall, the famous church tower of Shandon, the Cork City Hall, the historic St Mary’s Cathedral (also called North Cathedral), and the Church of Ireland St Finbarre’s Cathedral.

Getting to Cork
You can fly to Cork on Ryanair or another airline that offers flights to Cork Airport (ORK).

Getting around in Cork and County Cork
You can hire a car at Cork airport if you plan to drive around the area.

Alternatively, you can take a tour. Both large and small tour companies operate throughout the region.

How to Get to Cork from Dublin
Cork is less than three hours by train from Dublin, and it is easy to get there if you don’t have a car.

Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin is also known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity.

The cathedral was founded in 1028, and is the oldest building in the city. The church, treasury, and crypt are remarkably well preserved.

Christ Church Cathedral has manuscripts, gold and silver, and other artifacts on display, allowing visitors to see a wide range of sacred items. There are guided tours a few days a week for those that want a more in-depth understanding of the church and its history.

Services and concerts are held regularly, and are a great time to visit. The ambiance is at its best when the cathedral is filled with music.

Entry tickets cost 6 euros for adults and 2 euros for children. You can purchase them online in advance from Christ Church Cathedral’s website, or at the door when you are in Dublin.