Nice, small museum. Perfect to watch on a rainy day. Has collections from different time periods,…read morewhich the Hunt Couple gatheted. Full walk takes about 90-120 minutes. Adult: 5 Euro

Not a very big museum but good day out though. Even has a cafe shop inside if you are tired of…read morestanding, you can do some people wanting.

The museum is located on the water near the Spanish Arch. It is a short walk from the city center…read more It is a medium sized museum with three floors of exhibits. The first 2 floors tell the history of Galway while the top flower has more science based exhibits. The exhibits are good for both kids and adults. There was also a special exhibit on the fourth floor. I enjoyed learning about the history of Galway and Ireland in general. The exhibit on the uprising in 1916 was informative. A giant boot hangs from the ceiling. It was really cool to see. The museum is free. It does not have a Cafe or a gift shop.

Free (donations appreciated) and entertaining, the Galway City Museum has more than just history of…read morethe city of Galway. It was interesting to learn about shipwrecks and seabed mapping, some human biology and the history of medical devices, and really, what Irish museum would be complete without a history of the Irish Free State and the Troubles. Objects on display are tiny and massive, including the oldest Claddagh ring in existence (dating from circa 1700!) and a sailboat. The museum has stairs and a lift, making it fully handicapped accessible. There are a number of exhibits that are interactive and can be touched. Expect at least an hour to appreciate this museum, two if you're a reader. [Review 1948 of 2024 - 130 in Republic of Ireland - 22970 overall]

I was very excited to visit this place and buy a ring but the sales associate was so rude. She was…read morecondescending when I said I didn't have a boyfriend. She rolled her eyes. She was aggressively shoving rings over my knuckles while telling me to relax. Overall, not very welcoming. I would recommend going to heart and hand a few stores down!

The people who work at this store are extremely rude and like to embarrass their customers! I saw…read morethis store online and thought it would be great. I was shocked by the lack of customer service and rudeness. I would encourage you to look anywhere else for a Claddagh ring or any jewelry. I ended up not buying a Claddagh ring at all on my trip because of my experience with the woman at the counter. Wow!

This was a very boring tour unless you are interested in the detailed history of flying boats. The…read morebest part was the Irish coffee served at the end. If you like watching black and white old film reels and a small museum of Maureen O 'Hara, it is not worth the stop.

LOVE this place!! As a flight attendant I am always curious to learn more about aviation- so much…read morehistory in this museum. We stayed about 2.5 hours, and I wish we could've stayed longer! Will definitely go back on another trip to Ireland- and will stop in the cafe to enjoy an Irish Coffee! Don't miss this gem if your traveling around Ireland... it's pretty close to Limerick!!

We were in Galway, Ireland for a long vacation. A quick Internet search found the Dartfield Horse…read moreMuseum in Loughrea. It's about an hour's drive with traffic. The facility has a Museum, but the real fun is the grounds around it. Think rolling Irish meadows - about 100 acres. They have trails for people that have never ridden before, water play area for the horses, and huge meadows with many jumps. My 16-year-old daughter has been riding for the past 5 years. She was in heaven. She rode Princess, a small white pony. That pony has some moves! She can jump her height. I'm 6'2" and they set me up with "Mr. Big". Cost was approx. $35/hour (the Euro is trading at 1.25/dollar) per rider, plus I gave a 20 Euro tip to our guide.

From the owner: Dartfield Country Estate and Horse Museum is set in 350 acres of parkland; former home to the…read moreBlakes, one of the prominent 19th century Galway tribes. Dartfield is the ideal location for you to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. * Visit the only museum in the world dedicated to the Connemara Pony and Irish Horse. * Discover how the Connemara Pony & Irish Horse played an integral role in Ireland's culture throughout time. * Meet the ponies and horses. * Dynamic interactive activities ranging from chariot riding, ploughing, jaunting cart rides & horse riding. (advanced booking required) * Explore old farming techniques carried out in Ireland. * Learn about the amazing world of horses, their biology, Irish folklore & their contribution to Irish society throughout history. * Relax in the Dartfield Tea Room & browse through the Dartfield Tack & Gift Shop. *Challenge yourself on our cross country course * Enjoy Horse Trekking through woods & parkland * Archery * Clay Pigeon Shooting

Very well done, the ladies working there were nice,informative and very helpful...In fact Betty(I…read morethink that was her name) made reservations for us at a fantastic Restaurant (The Mustard Seed,check out my review) after we told her we were celebrating our anniversary...All the ancient passage tombs and the Great Stone Circle were amazing...highly recommended.

Loved my visit to the museum! Angela's Ashes is one of my favorite books, and I'll always recommend…read moreit to everyone. Visiting the museum was something I've always wanted to do, so my very first visit to Ireland had to include Limerick. The museum shows two rooms upstairs (a kitchen and bedroom). Downstairs has a classroom which is really wonderful. It displays some of Frank's personal items. Volunteers working there were amazing, such nice people. I highly recommend visiting the museum. The visit costs 4 euros per person.

This is a must see! If you are flying into Shannon, take a detour into Limerick to see this place…read more The owner Una Heaton, built the Museum from the ground up. She has spent many years collecting artifacts and stories about Frank McCourt. Even if you did not read his books or are not a fan of his work, the Museum provides a glimpse to what life was like in Limerick during the World Depression in the 1930's. It shows the harsh reality of growing up poor in Ireland and motives the soul as you see him and his school mates become great successes after such a rough childhood. Plus, the owner is very knowable and has designed the entire museum herself. She has a great hand made art work and has utilized her skills to create authentic scenes from Mr. McCourt's life. Afterwards you can go to South's Pub for a pint.