Rugby Tours To Galway

Galway
Galway
Galway

The Wild Atlantic Way

Rugby Tours to Galway. A harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean.

The city’s hub is 18th century Eyre Square. It is a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and traditional pubs that often offer live Irish folk music.

Nearby, stone-clad cafes, boutiques and art galleries line the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter.

Galway is represented by Connacht Rugby in the professional ranks with their players now breaking their way into the national team.

There are several rugby clubs in Galway so a good selection to choose from for your intended fixture.

Under former head coach Pat Lam, Connacht Rugby surprised everyone by winning the Guinness Pro12 as it was then known then.

Tour Information

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Our Popular Inclusions for a Rugby Tour to Galway

Attend a rugby training session led by coaches from Connacht Rugby.
Watch a Guinness Pro14 fixture.
Visit the Cliffs of Moher and see the spectacular scenery.
Enjoy a Surfing lesson on the Atlantic waves.
Get fit on a Walking Tour of Galway City and listen to all the facts and myths it has to offer.
Pop into Galway City Museum and browse around all the artefacts chronicling urban life.
Wander around Dunguaire Castle Immaculately restored, 16th-century bay-side fortress with a literary history and evening banquets.
Sail out to the Aran Islands where you can listen to the locals speak in the Gaelic lilt.
Visit Lynch’s Castle once the home to the most powerful family in Galway.
Who let the dogs out? An evening at the Greyhound Track feel the buzz of picking a winner.
Saddle up for Ballybrit Racecourse and enjoy the sport of kings along with the atmosphere.
A must try is the new sport of Coasteering. Are you brave enough to JUMP.
Caves and birds of prey in one swoop at Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey, one of Ireland’s oldest cave.

Coasteering

Coasteering is amazing! Explore Ireland’s west coast up close from a completely unique angle.

The sport is a combination of adventure swimming, climbing, scrambling and cliff jumping. Here you will be exploring gullies, caves, cracks and different rock formations created by the sea.

Every Coasteering session is different and we use an amazing location that our expert guides know inside. This will insure that you are provided with an amazing and safe Coasteering session in Connemara.

A sport for everyone, Real Adventures Connemara will tailor each session to suit the groups sense of adventure, fitness, and ability.

This is an action packed, adrenaline pumping activity and one not to be missed whilst your visiting Connemara.

Aran Islands

The Aran Islands are located just off Galway and Doolin.

A true Irish experience awaits, locals speak Irish as well as English in a setting of Celtic churches of historical significance. This includes World Heritage site Dun Aonghasa which is set on dramatic 300 ft cliff edge.

To get around the island of your choice, there are 4 options.

Firstly, bike hire, but I hope you are fit, the islands have undulating roads and will test your fitness.

Secondly, a horse and cart a more romantic way of seeing the island especially on a beautiful summers day.

Thirdly, minibus, this will pick you up and drop you at points along the island making sure you don’t miss a thing.

Lastly, you have Shanks Pony. For those who enjoy a long walk this is for you.

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Rugby Training with Connacht Rugby

Attend an intensive training session with coaches from Connacht Rugby and improve you game, skills and players abilities.

The sessions here in Galway are very good and a lot of teams comment on how good they are.

Of course it’s all down to the coach giving the session and the Connacht staff that do them are very good indeed.

Teams take on a lot what is taught to them and this is shown in their results when they get home.

It’s all down to our training sessions and the coaches we provide.

Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre

Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre is one of the 6 national wildlife parks in Ireland.

The beautiful scenery can be enjoyed throughout the park at a zero cost entry free.

The grounds are open year long and there are guides on site to provide you with information on the grounds, trails or viewing the exhibition.

There are several things you can check out here such as the walking trail, the diamond hill trails, exhibitions, Connemara ponies and much much more.

There is a lot of varied wildlife and plant life which can be seen as well.

Connemara National Park is a must visit when visiting Galway on your next rugby tour.

Salthill Promenade

A favourite past time for Galwegians and visitors also is a visit to Salthill promenade.

The promenade is situated at the end of Galway city and it stretches for about 2 km.

Its hard to beat the location of the promenade, on a clear day you can even see the famous Aran Islands.

Why not take a 2km stroll for 45 mins or even a swim if you are brave enough.

Tradition says that if you “kick the wall” at the end of the promenade it brings good luck.

A trip to Salthill Promenade is a must when visiting Galway.

Surf School

How does the idea of surfing on the Atlantic waves sound?

Spend an afternoon learning how to surf and then ride the waves.

Firstly you will get your tuition from professional instructors. They will take you through your steps and of course health and safety when in the water.

Once you have mastered the basics and under the guidance of your instructor away you go.

Surfing in Galway is a big favourite with our groups and is always on the itinerary.

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Water Park

Just an hours drive from Galway is Athlone which is home to Bay Sports.

Bay Sports is home to Ireland’s largest waterpark. Made up of the biggest collection of original one off award winning floating slides, rockers and challenges, entertaining and delighting people of all ages and abilities.

Climb the Guinness© World Record tallest inflatable waterslide. Will you dare to slide down it!?

But don’t stop there, combine your visit to the waterpark with one, two or three hours of fun in their pedal boats, SUPs (Stand Up Paddling Boards), kayaks or big yellow rafts.

Chop and change between activities as you please, to enjoy and create your perfect day out.

Corrib Canoe

Experience what it is like to canoe through Galway city with Corrib Canoe Courses.

Located in the heart of the city, Corrib Canoe Courses gives all potential paddlers the opportunity to learn how to learn how to canoe for maybe the first time.

At Corrib Canoe, they cater for people at every level from beginner too advanced.

There are many different sessions and trips you can choose from.

The upriver tour takes you out of the city and through the upper Corrib, here you will discover beautiful gems such as Menlo Castle, hidden lakes and fascinating wildlife.

Why not take an Adventure Session of you’re looking for a little more fun and do not mind getting wet!

If you are looking for a fun day out in Galway on your next rugby tour, make sure to visit Corrib Canoe Courses.

Aillwee Cave & Birds of Prey

Visit one of the oldest caves in Ireland Aillwee Cave located in the heart of the Burren In County Clare.

Perched high on its Burren terraced mountainside with what has to be one of the most spectacular views of Galway Bay.

It is a must for all who find themselves in the area.

The Burren is a place full of wonder, beauty and discovery. Expert guides will accompany and inform you during your leisurely tour.

The tour consists of a 30-minute stroll through the beautiful caverns – over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall which sometimes gently sprays the unsuspecting visitor!

Marvel at the frozen waterfall and explore the now extinct brown bears’ bones.