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Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

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Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

04:11

104km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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245 m

Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park), Galway

Highlight • Monument

Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City, is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The square has a rich history dating back to medieval times when markets took place on the green in front of the town gates. In 1710, Mayor Edward Eyre officially presented the plot of land to the city. It remains a popular gathering place for visitors and natives alike and the grass areas are often packed on sunny days. There is also a playground here and seasonal markets take place throughout the year. A bust of the US President Kennedy, who was made a Freeman of the city, marks the spot where he made a speech to approximately 100,000 Galway people in 1963, on his last trip before his assassination.

Over the years, the square has undergone a number of name changes and facelifts to become the present square, which received the Irish Landscape Institute Design Award in 2007. There are a number of ornate fixtures in the park, such as the historic Browne family mansion doorway (1627) and the Quincentennial fountain (1984) which is a representation of the Galway Hooker, which is a traditional fishing boat unique to Galway.
galwaytourism.ie/eyre-square

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948 m

Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

Highlight • Religious Site

Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city prison. It was completed in 1965, making it the last large stone cathedral to be built in Europe. It was jointly dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and to St. Nicholas.

The cathedral's architect was John J. Robinson, who had previously designed many churches in Dublin and across the country. The cathedral's architecture draws from many influences. The dome and columns reflect a Renaissance style.
Other features, including the rose windows and mosaics, reflect the broad tradition of Christian art.
At 44.2 meters (145 feet) tall, the cathedral's dome is a prominent landmark on the city's skyline.

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63.6 km

Lough Hasvnaghaneekyne

Lake

91.8 km

Stony Beach at the End of Grassy Lane

Highlight • Beach

narrow grassy lane off road, quite wet under foot, but lovely stony beach at the end, perfect spot for a break

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97.7 km

Coillte Loch Roisín

Forest

103 km

Galway

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is one of the cultural centres of the Irish west coast, known amongst other things for street music. The colourful city can get crowded on weekends. In many pubs you can listen to live music and of course sample the famous black beer. It is also gateway to the fascinating landscapes of Connemara.

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.6 km

32.5 km

317 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

14°C

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Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

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540m

Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park), Galway

Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

Stony Beach at the End of Grassy Lane

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