Galway

Used as a token of love and friendship this traditional Galway ring can be worn in several different ways to signify the status of the wearer – married/attached or free and looking?!

There are many stories about its origin, some fanciful though even the most likely contender is a tale of adventure and romance.

February 25, 2010 to February 28, 2010. March 4, 2010 to March 7, 2010.
A unique and crazy annual festival held on Inis Mor on the Aran Islands which celebrates the cult TV series Father Ted.

This may well be Ireland’s hottest ticket, with a lottery used to select attendees in previous years due to massive over subscription. The ticket may be hot, but the island certainly won’t be in February.

Connemara ponies are a favourite all over the world, and it’s not surprising, they are well-mannered, versatile and very beautiful.

There is little to beat riding them over their home territory, through the fabulous countryside around Errislannan Manor, which in addition to being a riding centre is a stud farm where many prize winning ponies have been bred.