Sunday Activity:

The Burren Region tour with birds of prey, cave tour and lunch in a thatched roofed pub

Schedule: Sunday 15 April

• 9:30 - Departure from Hotel
• 10:40 - Arrive at Aillwee Cave
• 12:00 - Birds of prey show
• 13:00 - Departure to lunch venue
• 14:00 - Lunch at Moran’s Oyster Cottage

Leaving the city behind for a few hours, INEX has planned to take the group out in the stunning scenery of the Burren Region in County Clare, directly south of Galway. The tour will include all that makes the west coast of Ireland so spectacular, passing by fantastic coastal scenery, the limestone mountains of the Burren region and the breathtaking views around every corner. 

The group will be taken on a guided tour of the Aillwee Cave through the beautiful caverns, over bridged chasms and under weird formations. There's even an unexpected waterfall giving a clue to the caves former life as an underground river route. Bones of some previous residents, the now extinct brown bear are also on show. 

Following this, the group will visit the Birds of Prey Centre for a dynamic flying display, set against the beautiful Burren Landscape. The birds own personalities are highlighted on the day which gives a very educational view of these amazing creatures. It's a very hands-on experience so come along and experience this great show first hand!

From here, a well earned lunch in the fantastic Moran's Oyster Cottage on the way back to Galway city. A hugely popular pub restaurant located alongside the river where oysters on the menu are harvested, with a side order of their traditional accompanying drink in this region, Guinness! With open fires burning local turf in a thatched cottage, it's not really possible to find a more idyllic Irish lunch venue. 

Depending on the weather, there may be a few other stops along the way to get a full flavour of this fantastic region - shoes suitable for a little walking over uneven terrain are advised.

*Note: We have a limited number of places on this Activity and lunch. 

**If you would like to join for the Activity and lunch, and have any fish allergies, please contact secretariat@euro-ix.net and let us know.

Welcome Social @ An Púcán

We warmly invite you to drinks and a buffet dinner at An Púcán, a lovely Irish bar on the corner of Eyre Square. This is a good opportunity to relax and mingle with the other guests in an informal setting.

- Date: Sunday 14 April, 19:30 - 22:30
- Venue: An Púcán
- Address: 11 Forster St, Galway
- Access: The bar is a 5-6 minute walk from the hotel (see directions)

Monday Dinner - Galway Feast at Claregalway Castle

- Date: Monday 15 April, 17:50 - 23:30
- Address: Claregalway, Co. Galway
- Access: 25 minutes from hotel via coach (depending on traffic)
- Venue: structured in the 1400’s, Claregalway Castle is a fully restored 15th century Anglo-Norman tower house. Situated on the banks of the River Clare, in Claregalway village.

Join us for a Galway Feast - with drinks, laughs, good conversation, good food and great Irish Hosts!

The Monday Dinner is sponsored by ISOC - MANRS