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Dismiss this page Galway Poetry Tours explores the poetry inspired by history , mythology, as well as the landscape . It is intended to be humorous and enjoyable for all .

Come walk in the footsteps of great poets and modern writers as we visit the locations were they found their inspiration. This is meant to be an interactive and personal involvement where visitors read their own work or favourite author and comment on their likes of the vocabulary and expressions used . It is a poetry tour through the most beautiful places of the Burren like the Flaggy Shore wit

h Seamus Heaney and a walk in Coole Park which inspired WB Yeats . It will be enjoyable for language discussions , sheer sensory experience of the enjoyable suroundings and the reasons these works were composed here. We will talk about their poetry in the very locations that inspired them .I hope that these places may inspire you too. As a native of Galway I live in Kinvara and know the background to these masterpieces as I have worked at the Yeats Tower and studied many of these works . I now devote my time to writing poetry, and doing guided tours . The tours are designed for small groups The price structure is as follows: 15 per person and as a new poet will be your host & companion and will entertain you with valuable information about the poets' careers, their successes,and international standing. There will a coach provided for your comfort . Please call for any inquiries as we aim to please . The price includes having me as your personal guide throughout the day, travel by car & parking ( Fee reduction will be made for those wishing to use their own cars). Fees do not include boat travel & fees into establishments where applicable.
* Due to the small group approach you also get flexibility of starting times & meeting places. If you have any questions or require any further information please contact:James Walsh either on [email protected] or Ring 089 2364971/089 4275188 or [email protected]

27/03/2025

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025
The Awards are a joint venture between Galway County Council and Galway County Public Participation Network. E-mail [email protected] for a nomination form. Closing date for receipt of Nominations Forms Friday, 18th April 2025. Galway County Heritage Office

A bridge that insists on a good song by B Dylan
24/03/2025

A bridge that insists on a good song by B Dylan

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24/03/2025

The calm.sound of the fast River Corrib in Galway

23/03/2025

A walk by the River Corrib in Galway

01/02/2024

ch- ch- ch- ch- changing!

Looking across the Corrib river towards the Spanish Arch, Comerford House and the Galway city museum over a stretch of 125 years!
Spot the differences?
How the scene has changed.

First photo 1982 by Alessandro Nobis.
Black and white photo 1898 Lawrence collection, National Library of Ireland
All other photos Brian Nolan
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An amazing discovery here in the Burren
28/01/2024

An amazing discovery here in the Burren

A 315-million-year-old fossil sponge has been discovered near the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare by the The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Geologist Dr Eamon Doyle!

Sponges are living creatures that are found in the sea. With a very basic body, they do not have a nervous system or circulatory system.

The new species of fossil sponge it dates back to when Co Clare was located close to the Equator.

“This is an exceptionally large example of a type of fossil sponge that was previously only known from much older rocks elsewhere in the world,” Dr Doyle said.

“It is the first record of this type of fossil sponge from Ireland and its excellent preservation is highly unusual,” he added.

The sponge, named Cyathophycus balor is the largest example of its kind anywhere in the world and is up to 50cm tall.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/315-million-year-old-fossil-sponge-discovered-near-cliffs-of-moher/a1652502395.html

Visit Clare The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
Doolin Ferry Co Cliffs of Moher Experience Irish Independent

26/01/2024
25/01/2024

Great features of the Burren

22/01/2024
Great photo of Lucy- May in Nashville TN
21/01/2024

Great photo of Lucy- May in Nashville TN

Snowy day in Nashville ☃️❄️🩵
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31/12/2023
31/12/2023

Happy New year to all our wonderful customers and Ireland looks forward to 2024 to welcome you all to our wonderful little country :)

Aughnanure Castle near Oughterard in Galway
31/12/2023

Aughnanure Castle near Oughterard in Galway

‘Fortune favours the strong’- O’Flaherty family motto. 💪

Aughnanure Castle is a late 15th-century Gaelic towerhouse. It was once home to the O'Flahertys, who ruled west Connacht for 300 years from this fine six-storey tower on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Galway.

31/12/2023

📍 The Burren, Co. Clare.
A dolmen is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of two or more vertical megaliths supporting a large flat horizontal capstone or "table". 🇮🇪☘️

31/12/2023
Following in the footsteps of Princess Grace at the Claddagh Ring shop in Galway
31/12/2023

Following in the footsteps of Princess Grace at the Claddagh Ring shop in Galway

14/12/2023

We are delighted to host the launch of a wonderful new collection of poetry by Maryellen Hodgins 'Life and Other Poems'. The event will take place THIS EVENING, Thursday 14th December at 6pm at Galway City Library. If you are a poetry lover, we hope to see you then!


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FARO in October looks great for a short break.
11/12/2023

FARO in October looks great for a short break.

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