Western Tours and Tales - with Ger Considine

10/09/2026

Calling all foodies and travel lovers! 🇮🇪🦪 Late September is one of the most magical times to visit the West of Ireland. Why? Because the legendary Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival is taking over the city from September 25th to 27th!
if you wish to tuck into a fresh platter of native flat oysters at iconic local spots like or , our latest blog post has you covered.
We dive into what makes Galway Bay oysters the finest in Ireland (hint: it involves 50 gallons of water a day!) and give you a complete weekend breakdown.👇 Read the full guide at enclosed link.

Discover the magic of Galway Bay oysters and plan your trip to the 2026 Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival. Dates, events, and top local pubs!

06/09/2026

Some of the many location images of the Galway Waterway Trail which will will feature in our tours as part of the Oyster Festival at the end of September.

04/09/2026

Members of Galway Tour Guides Assoc.(GTGA) at the launch of the 2026 Galway Intl. Oyster Fest. at Fitzgeralds, Quay St with 2025 Champion O. Opner, Ml. Moran. More information on this year's event tours at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/oyster-festival-2026-walking-tours-4865623

Galway Tour Guides Assoc.

03/09/2026

For the month of September, we're launching a special offer on our combined Corrib River-boat cruise and City Walking tour for small groups. More info at enclosed link:

We like to give our guests a warm West of Ireland welcome. As one of Ireland's oldest cities, Galway is rich in history and sightseeing. These tours between mid-May to end of September contain an enjoyable mix of a scenic Cruise of Corrib River and Lake onboard a riverboat, plus explore the History....

01/09/2026

The Galway Tour Guides Assoc.(GTGA) attended the launch of the 2026 Galway Intl. Oyster Festival at Fitzgeralds, Quay St. on Wed. evening last.This year's Festival event will feature Walking Tours by GTGA members. More information & booking details on these tours can be found at enclosed link.
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/oyster-festival-2026-walking-tours-4865623

Walk with us through the beauty and history of Galway's town to discover its stories, legends and rich culture while enjoying the great vibes of the international Oyster Festival 2026 edition. Pick and choose the walking tour you were so much waiting for!

01/09/2026

An Oyster opening demo from Ml. Moran, the 2025 Oyster Opening Champion at the launch of the 2026 event in Fitzgeralds restaurant earlier on this evening. The 2026 takes place Sept Fri 25 - Sun 27

22/08/2026

Highlights from a recent small group tour on the inner city Poetry Trail.

19/08/2026

An interesting tour of the Quadrangle at the University of Galway this afternoon as part of . Tour ended at the Royal Statue of Arms of the UK. This stonework was removed from the portico of the Galway Courthouse immediately following the transition period of the Irish War of Independence and the establishment of the Irish Free State
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09/08/2026

Our Ennis Walking tours are proving popular again this season. As these Town tours run on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday only, prebooking is recommended If you'd like to book any of our Tour options, don't hesitate to contact Western Tours and Tales - with Ger Considine. Or, indeed if you've already taken one of our tours, we'd love your feedback!

06/08/2026

Super day for a River cruise on the Corrib plus City tour with guests from Nth Carolina and Kildare

Western Tours and Tales - with Ger Considine