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• Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas
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Salthill

Fodor's Review:

A lively, hugely popular seaside resort, Salthill is beloved for its seaside promenade -- the traditional place "to sit and watch the moon rise over Claddagh, and see the sun go down on Galway Bay," as Bing Crosby used to croon in the most famous song about the city. The main attraction of the village, set 3 km (2 mi) west of Galway, is the long sandy beach along the edge of Galway Bay and the promenade above it. The building of big new hotels along the seafront has nevertheless left plenty of room for the traditional amusement arcades (full of slot machines), seasonal cafés, and a fairground.

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