park gardens · playground · nature reserve
Merlin Woods Park
An outdoor park-gardens in Galway
Today: heavy drizzle · 15°C
Light showers expected — plan for indoor spells
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Merlin Woods is an urban woodland in east Galway. Galway City Council is clearing storm-damaged trees and planning native woodland restoration following Storm Éowyn. Check current access notices before visiting and respect any work areas or closed paths. The restoration programme means access and the woodland landscape may differ from older descriptions.
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