Leisureland is situated in the heart of Salthill, overlooking Galway Bay is an all round entertainment and fitness facility for children and adults alike.  There is a 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool and water slide which proves very popular with the children on rainy days.  Outside there is a large children’s playground and funfair including a train ride, a slide, mini golf and much more.

The Aquarium is located on the Salthill promenade, and offers a wonderful insight into the aquatic world in the West of  Ireland with a diverse collection of marine, river and canal life. There are 170 species of Marine life from the Irish sea, including VALENTINE, the world’s only captive White Skate, Starfish, Sea horses, Octopus, Stingrays, Spider Crab and a 60 ft Whale Skeleton.

Aquarium Website

This show takes place in the Salthill hotel in Salthill.   It is a fantastic mix of Irish music, song and dance at its best, showcasing the amazing talents of violin virtuoso, Mairin Fahy, who has performed as soloist with Riverdance and the Chieftains.  She is joined by other equally talented members of her family. Special guests are the multi talented Chris Kelly and Eurovision star Marc Roberts to name but a few.  All the Irish dancers are also world champions who have performed with Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

Trad on the Prom Website

The Town Hall Theatre dating back to circa 1320 is Galway’s Municipal theatre and entertainment facility.   It features a 400 seat main auditorium and presents a full program of plays, concerts, ballet, comedy and literary events each week throughout the year.

Townhall Theatre Website

Located near Clifden overlooked by the majestic Twelve Ben mountains this agri tourism enterprise incorporates a Heritage Centre and Farmhouse B&B. Martin & Nora and their family run a hill farm in the heart of Connemara.  The farm has cattle, sheep and the world famous Connemara Ponies with a few friendly donkeys & chickens.

At the Heritage Centre the family share the history, heritage, culture & traditions of the Connemara. The centre is based around the restored prefamine cottage of Dan O’ Hara who was forced to emigrate in the 1840′s when he was evicted from his home. The audio visual introduces Dan O’ Hara’s Story & the history of the area. The history & artefacts room has articles and displays onConnemara through the Ages and many items of historical and cultural interest. Reconstructions of a crannog, ringfort & clochaun.

Dan O’Hara’s Website

Glengowla Silver and Lead mine dates back to the 19th century and it is located just 2 miles from Oughterard.  Reputed to be one of the richest and most productive mines of its time, Glengowla has been restored to a level of 65 feet underground.  There are guided tours where you will see silver, lead, calcite, quartz and many such mineral formations on the walls of the mines. Open daily March to October  email:  

Glengowla Mines Website

For the less energetic, there are two Cinemas from which to choose:

* Omniplex Multiscreen Cinema on the Headford Road - Phone:  + 353 91 566331  Omniplex Website

* Eye Cinema in Wellpark – Phone:  + 353 91 780078  Eye Cinema Website

Medieval Banquets are held in Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara, during the summer months where guests can enjoy quality food and entertainment, once the preserve of the nobility, who resided in this historic fortress.  The entertainment celebrates the richness of Ireland’s literary and musical past, and evokes the colourful characters that are so much a part of the castle’s history.  The castle itself, was built in 1520 and gives an insight into the lifestyle of the people who lived there from 1520 to the present day.

Medieval Banquet Website