Island Eddy

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Island Eddy is a small, depopulated island at the inner, eastern end of Galway Bay, Ireland. ()

Maximum elevation: 26 ftCoordinates: 53°11'41"N, 8°59'24"W

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Island Eddy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galway City Museum, Dunguaire Castle, Spanish Arch, Christopher Columbus Monument.

5.8 miNW
Museum
Galway City Museum, Galway
149 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Galway, the Galway City Museum stands as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of Galway's history, culture, and heritage. Overlooking the famous Spanish Arch and the River Corrib, this...
4.5 miSE
Tower house museum on a bay-side outcrop
Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara
115 min walk • Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara.
5.8 miNW
Arch, Bridge
Spanish Arch, Galway
149 min walk • The Spanish Arch, a historic remnant of Galway city's medieval past, stands as an emblem of the city's rich cultural heritage. Constructed in 1584, the arch was originally an extension of the city walls, designed to protect the city's quays.
5.9 miNW
Memorial
Christopher Columbus Monument, Galway
150 min walk • In the heart of Galway, Ireland, stands a memorial that might seem unexpected to some: the Christopher Columbus Monument. This tribute to the famous explorer is less known than the city's other historical landmarks, but it holds significance for its connection...
5.4 miSW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Corcomroe Abbey
137 min walk • Nestled in the serene Burren landscape of County Clare, Ireland, lies the historic ruins of Corcomroe Abbey. This early 13th-century Cistercian monastery, an emblem of Ireland's rich ecclesiastical heritage, stands as a poignant reminder of the country's medieval past.
5.9 miNW
Shopping, Bookshop
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Galway
151 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Galway, Charlie Byrne's Bookshop is a treasure trove for bibliophiles and one of the most cherished independent bookstores in Ireland. With its origins dating back to 1989, this literary haven has grown from a modest 300 square feet space to a...
6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Ignatius Church, Galway
153 min walk • St Ignatius Church or the Jesuit Church is a Roman Catholic Church building served by the Society of Jesus next to Coláiste Iognáid in Galway. It was founded in 1863 and is a protected structure in the city.
5.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Oranmore Castle, Oranmore
142 min walk • Oranmore Castle is a castle in Oranmore, County Galway, in Ireland.
5.9 miNW
53°16'20"N • 9°3'7"W
St Augustine's Church, Galway
152 min walk • Church
3.4 miE
Ruins
Tyrone House
88 min walk • Tyrone House in County Galway is a ruined manor house, built in the 1770s on a promontory by the estuary of the Kilcolgan river, about 2 miles from the village of Kilcolgan, County Galway, Ireland.
5.9 miNW
Park
Salthill Galway, Galway
150 min walk • Salthill-Knocknacarra is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Salthill and Knocknacarra areas in Galway City, Ireland. The club is a member of the Galway GAA.