10 Architectural Buildings in County Galway That You Shouldn't Miss

October 24, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in County Galway, Ireland including Ballyglunin Railway Station, The Irish Workhouse Centre, Kylemore Abbey, Galway Cathedral, Kilmacduagh Tower, Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam, Portumna Friary, Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower, Galway Cathedral Parishioner, Ceannt Station.
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1. Ballyglunin Railway Station

Tuam Road Athenry Ireland +353 91 563 081 http://www.facebook.com/BallygluninRailway
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Ballyglunin Railway Station

Reviewed By Ozzysix - County Kildare, Ireland

A hidden gem in the west of Ireland, went looking for this as it was one of the locations used in The Quite Man. It is been renovated at present and there are great plans for its future. It was like stepping back in time really enjoy my time there.

2. The Irish Workhouse Centre

St Brigid's Road, Portumna Ireland +353 90 975 9200 [email protected] http://irishworkhousecentre.ie/
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5.0 based on 458 reviews

The Irish Workhouse Centre

Reviewed By Harrogate2008 - New Romney, United Kingdom

We had a truly interesting visit and our guide was so informative. We would thoroughly recommend a visit.

3. Kylemore Abbey

Pollacappul Ireland
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Kylemore Abbey

4. Galway Cathedral

University and Gaol Rds. Cathedral Square, Galway Ireland +353 91 563 577 [email protected] http://www.galwaycathedral.ie/
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4.5 based on 1,951 reviews

Galway Cathedral

Reviewed By CarolinaNurse323 - Kernersville, United States

My husband & I were travelling with a tour group with Gate 1 Travel and Galway Cathedral was on our list of MUST SEE when we arrived in Galway. This spectacular Cathedral was built with local limestone and Connemara marble and is truly amazing. The awe inspiring sanctuary with its wooden pews, flags, marble floors, stained glass windows, altars, cupola and THAT large pipe organ are exquisite! The plaque with JFK made a lasting impression. THIS CATHEDRAL IS A MUST SEE! TRULY ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN!

5. Kilmacduagh Tower

Gort Ireland +353 91 563 081 http://www.monastic.ie/history/kilmacduagh
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Kilmacduagh Tower

Reviewed By Susanne900

We found this graveyard coinidentally. This is a beautiful ancient place. Great for pictures. The church ruins, the tower, the graves, all are pitoresque.

6. Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam

The Presbytery Dublin Road Tuam Ireland +353 93 24250 [email protected] http://www.tuamparish.com/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam

7. Portumna Friary

Fairyhill Portumna, Portumna Ireland http://www.megalithicireland.com/Portumna%20Friary,%20Galway.html
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Portumna Friary

Reviewed By GarrettC134

Visited the Friary because it is so near to Portumna Castle. The history of the Friary is explained clearly.

8. Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower

Abbeygate Street Lower, Galway Ireland http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp
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Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower

9. Galway Cathedral Parishioner

Gaol Road Nun's Island, Galway H91 Ireland 3531057589 [email protected]

One of the youngest Cathedrals in Europe, built of local lime stone between 1958 and August 1965; , beautiful stained glass windows; beautiful mosaics (JFK and Padraig Pearse!); floor of Connemara marble, also wall slabs; altar slab made of Carrara marble (Italy). Barrel-vault (coffered) ceiling made of red cedar-wood from American Pacific coast, pews made of Utile-wood from W.-Africa.

10. Ceannt Station

Ceannt Station Station Road, Galway Ireland http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp
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