Galway is a popular place to stay in western Ireland, but just how much can you comfortably explore when you use Galway City as your base?

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We'll look at the day-trip possibilities around Galway, what you can realistically fit into a day, and how to decide when a destination is simply too far away to make sense as a day trip.

This episode is part of my series exploring the best places to stay in Ireland for multiple day trips, helping you choose a base based on what you actually want to see and experience.

Locations highlighted:

- Connemara

- Aran Islands

- Burren

- Athlone

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