Dog Walking In Galway

Since the Ardilaun Hotel is the only hotel in Galway City that is dog friendly we'd like to share our pearls of walking wisdom with you! But you can sgo on these walks without a dog if you like :) It's just as good. I have 2 Dalmadors that are eating me out of house and home (literally) so I've been on these walks time and again trying to tire them out and I can vouch for the how nice these walks are... hope you enjoy and let me know how you get on. I've given directions from the main gate of the hotel

Barna Woods: Driving Time 5 Mins Dog Walking Time 1.5 hrs

To get to Barna Woods, take a left at the main gate, go through the traffic lights at the top of the road and continue along the Kingston Road for about 3.5 km. Across from the entrance you will see a service station on the left. The entrance is on the right hand side of the road and may seem a little inconspicuous. There is a dirt track through the woods which will lead you onto the recreation area. This area has interconnecting soccer pitches, a stream, a playground, and lots hidden little walkways. Well worth a sniff around for both you and your dog!

Renvyle Woods: Driving Time 20 Mins Dog Walking Time 1.5 hrs
At the main gate turn left, and at your earliest convenience do a U turn and drive to the end of the street. You will have driven through 2 sets of traffic lights. At the third traffic lights turn left and continue straight to the Galway City Museum. Turn left onto New Docks Street. Bear right onto New Docks Street (signposted All Routes)
Continue forward onto the R336 (signposted Eyre Square). Turn left onto Victoria Place. Turn right onto Eyre Square. Follow the road straight out of town. At Joyce roundabout take the 4th exit onto Moneenageisha Road (signposted Dublin N6). At Ffrench roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Dublin Road - R338 (signposted Dublin N6). At Skerritt roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Dublin Road - R338 (signposted Dublin N6). Bear right onto Coast Road - R338 Entering Oranmore. Bear right onto Main Street. Continue forward onto Beech Grove. Continue forward onto Maree Road. Finish at Renville East,Galway. You'll be able to walk your dog at leisure in this beautiful and very large forest, and if you're lucky, you'll stumble upon the beautiful Galway coastline.

The Salthill Prom: Driving Time 5 Mins Dog Walking Time 1 – 2 hrs
Turn left at the main gate and continue to the traffic lights at the head of the road. Turn left at these lights. And continue to the end of the road. The Prom stretches far out in either direction. Poop scoops are available at intervals along the Prom. Nestled between the Salthill Hotel and Galway Bay Hotel you will find a hidden gem where you can play with your dog by the pond! You can walk all the way from the putting range near Barna to the Cladagh in the city center and back again all the time by the sea.

Silver Strand Driving Time 5 Mins Dog Walking Time 30 mins

The same route to Barna Woods, continue past the woods for only a minute until you come to a small crossroads and take the left turn down a small road which leads to the beach. Silver strand is a lesser used beach near Barna where locals go to swim and surf no matter what the weather. This is a short but scenic walk. Watch out as you may get a little wetter than you intended walking so close to the sea!

Terryland Forest Park Driving Time 10 Mins Dog Walking Time 1 hour

Turn left at the main gate and drive to the traffic lights. Take a right and continue straight through the next roundabout. This leads to another roundabout, continue straight on. Pass the traffic lights at the Quincentenial Bridge cross road and continue along the bridge to the roundabout. Go straight through (in the centre or right hand lane) and go up the hill until you come to another roundabout. Turn left and continue along the Tuam road until you come to a set of traffic lights at a T junction. Take the left turn into the Liosbaun Industrial Estate. Go straight ahead and veer right when you come to the T Bend. At the end of the road you can continue to the left but don’t. Find parking but don’t double park as you may be clamped!!! This entrance to the walkway is a little obscure. If you stand where I’ve said to park and look back up to the traffic lights, the entrance will be behind you to the left by the grassy area. This walk brings you through the Industrial Estate via the woods, past Galway Bay FM and then through the terry land area. You will have to cross roads to go the whole way but don’t let that put you off. It’s a lovely stroll in the city suburbs!

The Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race, which first started in 1973, is a world yacht race for professional racing crews. The 2008 / 09 race is the 10th instance of the world race and this year it left Alicante in Spain on October 11 2008. On its 37000 mile trip, it will stop at 11 ports over its nine month duration including Cape Town, Singapore, Boston, Stockholm and of course, Galway!

The Race stops in Galway from May 23rd to June 6th 2009 at a specially designed and built Race Village. You can take a tour of the village by visiting the Lets Do It Galway website. The site was designed especially to detail all the information about the Volvo Ocean Race and you can even watch the race live by logging on.

Of course, you can book a room in the Ardilaun Hotel for your stay during the Volvo Ocean Race 2008/09. We have rooms for every type of request from Singles to Suites. And with a location only 5 minutes drive from the Race Village, you'll be right in the middle of all the action when the Race comes to Galway!

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Christmas Vouchers

Why not share the love this Christmas with an Ardilaun Christmas Voucher? You can choose the amount you wish to spend or go for a set package.

We've thought of everything from 2 nights B&B and 1 evening meal, to afternoon tea, and from dinner for 2 to a facial just for one! It's entirely up to you.

Visit our website for more details or call us direct on 00353 91 519 700

Winter Deals

Spend 99 Euro per person and get all this

2 nights indulgent, sumptuous 4 star experience for 2 people
Traditional hearty Irish Breakfast each day (you definitely won't need lunch)
A five course candle lit dining experience fit for royalty
Exclusive use of our Leisure Club and lots of classes too
Lots of technology at no extra cost
Gardens you dream of waking up to
A big space for your car to sleep too
And, if we can, we might even give you a suprise too

Trip Advisor

Check out the Trip Advisor Link in our Links of Interest section on the right. We get so many amazing reviews sent to us by email that would be of such amazing benefit to us if they were posted on Trip Advisor. So if you enjoyed your stay at the Ardilaun, why not let us and others know about it. And if you have any criticisms please let us know too! Feedback is the best way for us to facilitate our guests real needs.

Either way you can always let us know how you feel by emailing us at info@theardilaunhotel.ie

This Weekend In Galway

It's all about the Wedding Fair at the Ardilaun on Sunday November 2nd!
If you're planning on having a duvet day then forget about it! Get down to the Ardilaun Hotel instead!
First of all we'll be treating you to a free Punch Reception on arrival.

Then we have 2 Exclusive Fashion Shows by the Catwalk Co. Modelling Agency!!

Other entertainment features the Galway Gospel Choir and Mystic Force.

If that wasn't enough, we have a completely free draw with fabulous prizes including a luxury Weekend for Two in a "Select Hotels of Ireland" Hotel, €100 Voucher for Andrew Davey Wedding Video, Wedding Package from Blush to the Value of €200, an Engagement Portrait from Lane Studios, Box of Handmade Greeting Cards from Coyne Designs, a €100 Voucher for Demora, a €100 Voucher for Gary Loughlin Wedding Video, €100 Voucher for Getaway Wedding Car Hire, Free Suit for the Groom from Joe Coreless Formalwear for Men, a Tiara from Marian’s Boutique, Engagement Portrait from Peter Harkin, and a Studio Sitting and Print to the Value of €150 for Smyth Photography!!!

Is that all?? NO! Because we have over 40 exhibitors for your browsing pleasure on the day from hair and make up to car hire, we have EVERYTHING covered so you don't need to worry about a thing..

A bit like having your wedding at the Ardilaun in fact.

So don't miss out on this annual extravaganza!!

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2ND 2PM - 6PM!!!

And if you fancy staying the night you're more than welcome at only 35 EURO Per Person Sharing for Bed and Breakfast!!!

See you there

Wedding Fair Sunday November 2nd

If you've decided to tie the knot or are thinking of getting married, even if you're just obsessed with wedding dresses, the Ardilaun Hotel has some very special for you!

Wedding Fair and Fashion Show
Sunday November 2nd 2pm – 6pm

Two Exclusive Fashion Shows by the Catwalk Company

Free Punch Reception

Free draw with fabulous prizes including a luxury weekend break for 2

For further information contact Orla in our sales office on 00353 91 519703.

www.theardilaunhotel.ie

Galway in the coming week!!

If you were stuck for a reason to come to Galway in the coming week then let me help you decide!

The Galway Theatre Festival is on at the moment in Galway but that’s not to say that the theatre scene in Galway isn’t always buzzing. You’re guaranteed a good show every week in the Town Hall Theatre. Here’s a selection of what they have on offer:

“What Men Want” by Peadar de Burca takes to the main stage from November 6th – 8th at 8pm, taking a cheeky look at the motivation of the less fair of the sexes. Peadar’s been incredibly busy lately. His current hit, “Like a Virgin” is selling out at the moment. Hilarious, at times a little disturbing but never overly sentimental is how I’d describe it! But go see it for yourself!

“Why Men Cheat”, also by de Burca is neatly packed in between these two works and you can see it in the Town Hall Studio from October 29th to November 1st at 8.30pm.

If you’ve had enough of Peadar, then not to worry, the Town Hall are also showing something a little more traditional with Swan Lake from October 26th – 28th.

You can see all this information and more here.


And for something a little different you can check out Matt Kirshen, winner of the Comedy Store King of Kings Award, at the Laugher Lounge at the Roisin Dubh on Wednesday October 29th at 9pm. Click here for further details.

And if Poetry is your thing, why not pop along to Poetry Slams in the Ruby Room at the Kings Head for some amateur poetry with prises for the best poetry on the night. Best of all its free admission. Starts Tuesday 28th of October at 7pm.

The Ardilaun goes Blog!

It may be the 21st century, but not all hotels are keen to admit it! We are more than happy here at the Ardilaun to share our news with you all and get your feedback, ideas and opinions. Over the next few months the Ardilaun plans to have the digital world at its feet so look out for all the diferent ways you can interact with us coming soon. For now keep in touch with whats happening, and all the latest deals to be had if you're staying in Galway soon!

Winter Breaks in Galway

DECEMBER BREAKS

Midweek Breaks
Enjoy 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast with a 5 Course Gourmet Dinner on the Evening of your choice from only €99 pps
Weekend Breaks
Enjoy 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast with a 5 Course Gourmet Dinner on the Evening of your choice from only €135 pps

Christmas Cabaret - Wednesday 10th or Thursday 11th December

Do something a little different for your Christmas Party and Enjoy a Night filled with Irish Music, Song, Dance and Award Winning CuisineCome to the Ardilaun for the Christmas Cabaret featuring the World Famous "Trad on the Prom" Show.Enjoy 2 Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast with the Ardilaun Hotel Christmas Cabaret on the Evening of your Choice €164 pps.
Nightly Packages from €120pps

New Years Eve 2008

Ring in the New Years in Style at The Ardilaun Hotel. Enjoy 3 Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast and attend the New Years Eve International Banquet at the Ardilaun Hotel. International Banquet includes Champagne on Arrival, 4 Course Buffet Dinner, Dancing till Late to the Sound of Silkwood, and a Glass of Bubbly at Midnight.
Packages available from only €365 pps2 Night New Years Eve Packages available from €295 pps.
Package includes New Years Eve International Banquet.

Post New Years Weekend

As the Snow Falls.....so do our Prices.
Enjoy 2 Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast with Dinner on the One Evening from only €189 per person sharing.

Contact Reservations Directly for Family Rooms

For all these deals and more log onto www.theardilaunhotel.ie