Travel photography in Galway

I was lucky enough to spend some time last week photographing the Galway Arts Festival. One of the most popular performers, Galway's favorite cardboard guitar player "Plink Plonk", really caught my eye. A festival regular, "Plink" busks outside Murphy's on High street for dog food money, for his faithful cardboard friend "Plank"!

This week Galway keeps up the festival pace with the annual races and if you feel the need to take time out from the craic and the crowds, then here are some suggestions.

Escape into Connemara and still enjoy the spectacular views from Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park, on a typical cloudy July day.

Visit the Falconry school at Ashford Castle and fly a Harris Hawk!

Or just stop for some amazing tea and scones at the Lakeside Cafe overlooking Furnace Lake near Maam Cross.

But, bring a raincoat - just in case!