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On Salmon Weir Bridge we have a good view of the weir proper. It's specially constructed to allow passage for the Atlantic Salmon to Lake Corrib, which lies straight ahead.

It's an excellent place to do a spot of fly-fishing, licenses for which can be obtained from Galway Salmon Weir Fishery. Brown Trout fishing does not require a licence.

Turning right we see the Mercy Convent. The nun's do play an important role in education and community care.

The spire of St. Nicholas Church is visible further to the right.

Unmissable on Galway's skyline is the Cathedral, with its prominent dome measuring 145ft to the top of the cross.

The wide expanse of green seen on the right of the Cathedral belongs to Galway University and is part of a nice walk along the River Corrib. The walk leads past the Universities student residences.

Next we take a look inside Galway Cathedral...