If flying with a motorized wheelchair or scooter, bring documentation that describes whether the device is powered by a wet, dry, or gel battery. The battery type determines whether the battery must be removed for transit in the airplane (gel typically does not need to be removed).
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Connemara is a region located to the West and North of Galway offering beautiful scenery and a variety of towns, castles and other sites worth visiting. Connemara attracts a variety of visitors, including travelers looking for an accessible holiday. Visitors love to explore Connemara, not only for it’s scenic beauty, but for its rich irish traditions that are still preserved today. Please read further for information about accessible travel, accessible hotels, and wheelchair accessible activities in Connemara.
Galway is one of the larger cities in Ireland, located on the west coast. It is about a 2 ½ hour drive west of Dublin and accessible for a day trip or overnight. There is a new road, making the trip a lot quicker. Galway has a quaint city center area offering several pedestrian streets, shops, restaurants, a modern museum and various other sites. One can easily spend an afternoon there. The town is also known for its many pubs. Accessibility can be challenging unless properly planned. Please read below for information on accessible hotels, accessible restaurants, and accessible activities in Galway.