Church of Saint NicholasMerlin Park CastleArdfry HouseOranmore CastleIsland EddyAughinish Point
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Gaillimh

Gaillimh is a town in Connacht district, Ireland of about 70,686 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Church of Saint Nicholas, Eyre Square and Spanish Arch.

53.2724° N, 9.0510° WPop. 70,686

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km78
Must-see235
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Church of Saint Nicholas, church near Gaillimh
Must-see

Church of Saint Nicholas

Church · 1 km

Eyre Square, park near Gaillimh
Must-see

Eyre Square

Park · 1 km

Spanish Arch, heritage site near Gaillimh
Must-see

Spanish Arch

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Gaillimh by type

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One day from Gaillimh

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gaillimh
  2. Merlin Park Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Oranmore Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ardfry Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Island Eddyisland · 1 hrs
  6. Aughinish Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gaillimh
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gaillimh?

Church of Saint Nicholas (church, about 1 km), Eyre Square (park, about 1 km), Christopher Columbus Monument (monument, about 1 km), Terryland Forest Park (park, about 2 km), Mutton Island Lighthouse (island, about 3 km), Merlin Park Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gaillimh?

78 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Gaillimh?

Spanish Arch, about 1 km by road; Christopher Columbus Monument (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Gaillimh?

Island Eddy, about 12 km by road; Inchagoill (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gaillimh?

Start in Gaillimh, visit Merlin Park Castle, then Oranmore Castle, then Ardfry House, then Island Eddy, then Aughinish Point, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.