Gated driveway into the Skylark Lodge grounds near Oranmore, Galway

The Location

The best of Galway, on your doorstep

Country peace in Oranmore, 15 minutes from Galway city and right on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Skylark Lodge enjoys one of the best locations in the West of Ireland — genuine countryside calm in Oranmore, yet just 15 minutes from the heart of Galway city and an 8-minute walk from Oranmore village.

With the M6 and M18 motorways minutes away, you're superbly connected. Galway city, the Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara, the Burren and County Clare are all within easy reach, making either stay an ideal base for exploring the West — or simply enjoying long days out and easy evenings back home.

Explore the West

Things to do near Galway city

Galway City & the Latin Quarter

15 min

Cobbled streets, buzzing pubs, live trad music and superb restaurants — the cultural capital of the West, right on your doorstep.

Oranmore Village & Castle

8 min walk

A friendly village with shops, cafés, restaurants and a 16th-century castle on the shore of Galway Bay.

Salthill Promenade

20 min

Stroll the famous prom along Galway Bay, with beaches, swimming spots and sunsets over the Atlantic.

Wild Atlantic Way

On the route

Perfectly placed for exploring the world-famous coastal touring route in both directions.

Cliffs of Moher

1 hr 15

One of Ireland's most spectacular natural wonders, an easy day trip south through County Clare.

Connemara & Kylemore Abbey

45–60 min

Wild mountains, lakes and the iconic lakeside abbey — the most dramatic scenery in the West.

Aran Islands (via Rossaveal)

Ferry ~45 min drive

Step back in time on Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr, reached by ferry from Rossaveal.

University Hospital Galway

~15 min

Easy access for hospital visits and appointments — one reason many guests choose Skylark Lodge.

Coole Park & Kinvara

25–30 min

Yeats country, woodland walks and the pretty harbour village of Kinvara with Dunguaire Castle.

Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit

10 min

Home of the legendary Galway Races each summer — a highlight of the Irish social calendar.

Getting here

Wonderfully connected

  • Galway city centre — about 15 minutes by car
  • Oranmore village — 8-minute walk
  • M6 / M18 motorways — minutes from the door
  • University Hospital Galway — about 15 minutes
  • Shannon Airport — about 50 minutes
  • Dublin — about 2 hours via the M6

Exact directions and local tips are shared by Breda when you book.

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