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Galway CathedralvsDunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet
Both Galway Cathedral and Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet ranks significantly higher than Galway Cathedral. Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet is ranked #2 in Galway with positive reviews from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Galway Cathedral
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University and Gaol Rds., Cathedral Square, Galway
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Fodor's "A calm and peaceful spot, it's especially appealing to church lovers." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rising over the River Corrib, imposing Galway Cathedral was dedicated by the late Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston in 1965." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Its hotchpotch of architectural styles has earned it a fair amount of criticism, but the sheer size of the interior is impressive." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"The architecture is modern and instead of the typical altars and stained-glass windows, there are mosaics. There's even one of John F. Kennedy." Full review
Frommer's "Galway’s cathedral has an impressive domed exterior that looks suitably Romanesque in style...the striking interior has rows of symmetrical stone archways and dramatic lighting. " Full review
Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet Fodor's Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Frommer's
N18, Kinvarra Village, Galway
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Fodor's "On a rock north of Kinvara Bay, the 16th-century Dunguaire Castle spectacularly commands all the approaches to Galway Bay." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"After looking at the traces of the wickerwork visible on the coffered ceilings, climb to the top and admire the splendid view. The castle also hosts medieval banquets." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Erected around 1520 by the O'Hynes clan, Dunguaire Castle is widely believed to occupy the former site of the 6th-century royal palace of Guaire Aidhne, the king of Connaught." Full review
Frommer's "One of the better ye olde worlde style entertainments in this part of Ireland, the medieval banquet at Dungaire Castle is actually pretty good fun" Full review
