Bespoke Experiences at The Hawthorn Hotel Galway

Discover the West

Galway and the west of Ireland are among the most extraordinary corners of the world, and we consider it our privilege to help you discover them.

Through our trusted network of local partners, our Guest Services team can arrange a remarkable range of excursions and experiences, from oyster farm tastings on the shores of the bay and guided journeys through the wilds of Connemara, to white-water rafting on the River Corrib, organic farm visits, island off-road adventures, and horse riding through the Galway countryside.

Each experience has been personally selected for the quality, character, and sense of place it brings to your stay. Simply tell us where your curiosity leads, and we will take care of everything else.

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A Stay Designed For Two

For those who come to slow down, be together, and let the setting do the rest.

Romance, The Hawthorn Way →

A Rainy Day Itinerary

When the weather sets in, The Hawthorn has an answer for every hour.

Slow Days By the Bay →

FILL YOUR DAYS YOUR WAY…

Galway Bay Boat Tours

Step aboard with Ciarán Oliver, part of one of Claddagh’s last remaining fishing families, for a slower journey across Galway Bay shaped by story, sea and generations of local tradition.

Pass the Spanish Arch, Salthill and the open Atlantic beyond as Galway reveals itself from the water, through the eyes of those who’

Kelly Oysters

On the sheltered shores of Galway Bay, the Kelly family have been cultivating oysters for generations in the cold, mineral-rich Atlantic waters. Walk the oyster beds, hear the story behind one of Galway’s most celebrated local producers and taste oysters pulled fresh from the bay only moments before they reach you.

Galway Rafting

Take to the River Corrib with certified guides for an exhilarating 1.5 to 2-hour rafting adventure through Galway’s stunning hidden waterways. Suitable for all abilities, available year-round, and finishing right in the heart of the city. A genuinely memorable way to discover a different side of Galway.

Conemara Tours with Donoghue's travel

Discover the wild beauty of Connemara and the West of Ireland with Donoghue’s of Galway, a family-run touring company since 1966. Travel in first-class comfort with a Fáilte Ireland approved guide through rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, and iconic landmarks including Kylemore Abbey and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Aran Off-Road Experience

There is no wilder or more extraordinary way to discover Inis Mór than with native brothers Pádraig and Aonghus Hernon, whose bespoke Land Rover Defender carries you far beyond where any other tour can reach. Ancient boreens, open fields, raw Atlantic coastline, and a landscape unchanged for centuries.

Experience Galway with Lally Tours

From intimate walking tours through Galway’s medieval streets to full-day journeys into Connemara, the Aran Islands, and the Cliffs of Moher, Experience Galway offers expertly guided and deeply personalised tours of the region’s most spectacular landscapes and cultural landmarks. The west of Ireland, done properly.

Feeney's Equestrian Centre

Ride through the rugged beauty of Connemara with a family who have devoted more than thirty years to perfecting this experience. Just minutes from Galway city along the Wild Atlantic Way, every guest is paired with a carefully matched horse and expert guide for an unhurried trek through extraordinary countryside.

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Crafted Just For You

We consider it a privilege to introduce our guests to the people and places that make Galway truly special. Through our trusted network of local partners, including Galway Bay Boat Tours, Kelly’s Oysters, and Burren Beef Farm, we can help you arrange experiences that go far beyond the ordinary, connecting you with the authentic heart of this remarkable corner of Ireland.

Our dedicated Guest Services team will take care of every detail, meticulously crafting a bespoke itinerary tailored entirely around you, your interests, your pace, and your own vision of a perfect day. Simply tell us what excites you, and we will handle everything else.

If you would like to book any experiences during your stay at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, please email [email protected]

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