Céibh Bhaile na hAbhann (Ballynahown Pier)

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Céibh Bhaile na hAbhann (Ballynahown Pier), Galway

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)

Visit the pier to see traditional Galway Hooker boats with their red sails. On a clear day, you can see Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, the Burren, and the coast of County Clare.

With a village name that means ‘river settlement’, this serene Gaeltacht fishing community is located about 31km west of Galway City, between Indreabhán (Inverin) and Casla (Costelloe).

Check out the distinctive brick red sails of the traditional Galway Hooker sailing boats from the man-made pier. When the sun is shining, soak up views of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, the Burren and even the coast of County Clare.

The details

Address
Ballynahown South, Baile na hAbhann, Galway
Cost
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Indoors or out
Outdoors
Booking
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Fáilte Ireland Attractions
  • Activity
  • Fishing
  • Angling
  • Walking
  • Natural Landscape
  • Attraction