Sunday, June 25th


We drove to Westport, a quaint Irish village, about 1.5 hours north of Galway!  A young man in the pub the night before recommended it!  Centered around a clock tower, the bustling town buzzed with locals enjoying family time, tourists strolling the narrow avenues and a motor club showcasing their vintage cars!  We enjoyed a small bite to eat before heading back to Galway with a stop for a lovely lunch at Cullens at the Cottage on the grounds of the Ashford Castle!  My portobello mushroom, goat cheese & grilled onion burger & Larry’s mussels in garlic sauce were beautifully prepared & presented!  We felt like the lords of the manor!  We then strolled the grounds, stopping to watch a falconry demonstration!  We enjoyed dinner in the West End at Keogh’s gastro pub and Irish music in the Latin Quarter at 1520 Bar! 

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