Advantages: Great atmostphere in bars & on the street, relaxed place, loads of pubs, Disadvantages: Not a great deal to do
Unfortunately, we only spent 1 night in Galway but what a contrast to Dublin. Having been to Ireland over 10 times and spent most of it in Navan & Dublin, it was nice to go somewhere different.
Getting There>>>>>>>
Situated on the West Coast, Galway is about 3 hours drive from Dublin. It's meant to be 2.5 hours by train, but ours took 5 hours (not nice). If drivings not for you, then a coach goes from O'Connell Street every hour, costs 9 punts one way or 12 return and isn't too bad.
This bus drops you in the heart of Galway, a short walk from the main square and near the train station. However, to get there, I'd recommend hiring a car for a few reasons.
Firstly , the trains only run 6 times a day, aren't the best but quite cheap. Secondly, Galway isn't massive, so you'll run out of things to do, unless all you want to ...
Advantages: Views, facilities, excellent staff Disadvantages: A bit pricey
I stayed in this hotel nearly a year agoa, so I hope standards haven't slipped since then! Was in Galway on business and was recommended this hotel. It's located just outside the city - Salthill direction, and has commanding views of the sea. I found the staff to be very helpfull and in good spirits throughout my stay. Hotel decor is bright and airy. Rooms are large as are the en suite bathrooms. Facilities are extensive and each room are well equiped as you would expect for a 4 star hotel. Did avail of breakfast in bed for an additional charge of E5 but it was well worth it. The food was tasty with a good selection available for a all.
So I would have no hessitation recommending this hotel - ideal for those looking to be pampered! ...
Advantages: Elegant, beautiful food, great leisure, beauty, relaxing, staff, free parking Disadvantages: disabled restricted, no grab handles in rooms, well out of galway
My english wheelchair partner and myself fancied a short break to galway. After much hunting we decided on the Ardilaun. This hotel is located in salthill just outside Galway. It is a classic mix of grand old house and modern wings located in a walled garden setting which in good weather would be wonderful. The free parking is quite good but a little uphill for the wheelchair or mobility restricted though the wide doors open quickly.
Reception is located in a large open grand entrance area and the staff are very pleasant and efficient. We were advised of all the access issues at all times and offered any assistance required. Like many hotels the disabled accessible rooms are not ground floor but the lift is small but adequate to the room level. the corridors are narrow as per an old house but negotiable with occasional help from ...
Product Information for "Seasons - James Galway" »
Product details
Title
Seasons
Performer
James Galway
Genre
Easy Listening
Release Date
08/1997
Original Release Year
1993
Label / Distributor
RCA Victor / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
90266191543
Catalogue Number
9026619154
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel includes: James Galway (flute); Emily Mitchell, Marisa Robles (harp); Hiro Fujikake (synthesizer); The Chieftains; I Solsti di Zagreb. Includes liner notes by Leah Hyman. Digitally remastered by Geoffrey Daking.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Morning (from "Peer Gynt" with National Philharmonic Orchestra/David Measham)
2.
Spring (with I Solisti Di Zagreb)
3.
Come To My Garden (with The Galway Pops Orchestra/Vincent Fanuele)
4.
Cherry Blossom (with Hiro Fujikake)
5.
Down By The Sally Gardens (with The Chieftains/The Philharmonic Orchestra)
6.
Over The Sea To The Skye (with The Chieftains)
7.
Summer (with I Solisti Di Zagreb)
8.
Song Of The Seashore (with The Tokyo String Orchestra/Hiroyuki Iwaki/Others)
9.
Last Rose Of Summer (with The Chieftains)
10.
La Vie En Rose (with The Galway Pops Orchestra/Vincent Fanuele)
11.
Rowan Tree (with The Chieftains)
12.
Autumn (with I Solisti Di Zagreb)
13.
Song Of The Deep Forest (with Hiro Fujikake)
14.
Enchanted Forest (with Hiro Fujikake)
15.
Misty Moon Night (with The Tokyo String Orchestra/Hiroyuki Iwaki/Others)
16.
Clair De Lune (with Marisa Robles)
17.
Dark Island (with The Chieftains)
18.
Winter (with I Solisti Di Zagreb)
19.
Meditation (from "Thais" with National Philharmonic Orchestra/David Measham)
20.
Suo Gan (with Emily Mitchell)
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