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Celia Griffin Famine Memorial – Mutton Island Causeway loop from Galway

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Celia Griffin Famine Memorial – Mutton Island Causeway loop from Galway

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Celia Griffin Famine Memorial – Mutton Island Causeway loop from Galway

01:07

4.41km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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866 m

Galway Famine Ship Memorial

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Unveiled in 2012, the Famine Ship Memorial began as a memorial to Celia Griffin, who died of starvation in Galway during the Great Famine in 1847. Celia Griffin represents all …

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Celia Griffin Famine Memorial

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Unveiled in 2012, the Famine Ship Memorial began as a memorial to Celia Griffin, who died of starvation in Galway during the Great Famine in 1847. Celia Griffin represents all …

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1.83 km

Mutton Island Causeway

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The Mutton Island Causeway is an impressive causeway that juts almost a kilometre into Galway Bay. For cyclists, it's a unique "excursion" over the water: with the wind in your …

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Mutton Island Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Lighthouse complex, built 1817, comprising three-stage round-plan lighthouse with three-bay single-storey house to west gable, and further house (30409407) to ...

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2.42 km

View of Galway from Mutton Island

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From the pier at Mutton Island, you get the most complete panoramic view of the Galway City skyline. While you are on your bike in the middle of the bay, …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.12 km

1.01 km

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

24°C

17°C

80 %

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Celia Griffin Famine Memorial – Mutton Island Causeway loop from Galway

Galway Famine Ship Memorial

Celia Griffin Famine Memorial

Mutton Island Causeway

Mutton Island Wastewater Treatment Plant

View of Galway from Mutton Island

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