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.

Irish Rugby Tours to Galway - Connacht Rugby

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.

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.

Cliffs of Moher

More than a million plus visitors come to see them each year, you can look forward to a trip never to be forgotten.

Ireland at its most natural, rugged, panoramic and breathtaking.

Everything you dreamed that Ireland would be – and more. The beauty of the Cliffs of Moher is that they offer us a totally multi-faceted experience of Ireland’s incredible west coast.

Much a historical landmark as they are a geographical wonder, conservation hotspot and area of immense natural richness and importance.

Walk along the cliffs for yourself and take in the view. If you wish you can also see them from below if you decide to take a detour coming back from the Arran Islands.

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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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 Promenafe is a must when visiting Galway.

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.

Galway City Museum

Galway City Museum has three fascinating floors with different types of exhibitions which feature a lot of different things such as archaeology, sea science in Galway and history.

Welcoming over 200,000 visitors a year, this attraction is one of Galway’s most popular cultural attraction.

It has received a TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award and has been voted one of the top attractions in Galway.

The museum focuses on three different exhibitions: the revolution in Galway, sea science along the Wild Atlantic Way and keepers of the Gael which shows the Gaelic culture.

Keepers of the Gael shows aspects if Gaelic Culture, it depicts a range of different artefacts which reflects old Gaelic culture.

The Wild Atlantic way shows off the marine life which can be found all along the west coast of Ireland, this interactive exhibition is the first of its kind in Ireland also.

Revolution in Galway shows Galway’s participation in shaping Ireland as a nation

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 Menlow 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.