You don't need to build yourself a time machine to journey into the past — just check out Irish Famine Cottages. This open-air museum lets you walk through history and find out what life was like many years ago.

You'll soon see why this Ventry open-air museum is popular with travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Slea Head, Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, and Ventry Beach are in this area as well. They won't take very long to get to from Irish Famine Cottages.

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The House Hotel

Galway City Centre

per person

Oct 28 - Nov 2

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Dallas (DFW) to Shannon (SNN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)

Was in a good area and gave a voucher which reduced the overnight parking lot from 29 euros to 11 euros. Bedroom and bathroom were clean and did the job for our one night stay. Reasonable rate would stay again.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Hardiman

Galway City Centre

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Oct 28 - Nov 2

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Dallas (DFW) to Shannon (SNN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)

Great location. Right next to the train station and close to “old” Galway.

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Trump International Golf Links And Hotel Doonbeg Ireland

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Oct 12 - Oct 18

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Denver (DEN) to Shannon (SNN)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)

Trump Hotel in Dooley was exceptional. The location was fabulous, the staff was wonderful, the property was exceptional. I would definitely go back.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

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