Galway City Guide

Located on the River Corrib in the picturesque West of Ireland, Galway is the major city in the province of Connaught. It is one of the country’s largest cities and is often known as ‘Ireland’s cultural heart’. Various major events are held in the city throughout the year, attracting huge numbers of visitors. These include the Galway Arts Festival which takes place in July and the Galway Races held in August. Galway has a strong tradition of Irish music and dancing, which can be sampled in one of the city’s many lively pubs. Places of interest include the Spanish Arch. Built in 1584 to serve as part of a protective wall; it now houses the Galway City Museum. Following a stroll along the city’s busy shopping street, visitors can relax in the well-known Eyre Square Park.

Galway Weather

• Tue

  

  Light drizzle

  max: 10°C

  min: 3°C

• Wed

  

  Light rain shower

  max: 13°C

  min: 8°C

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  Moderate rain

  max: 12°C

  min: 9°C

• Fri

  

  Cloudy

  max: 12°C

  min: 7°C

Reviews of Galway from boo.com

• jessicapaul says:

  “ I recently spent a week-end in Galway with my partner. We took the train from Dublin to Galway. We stayed at Lynfield Guesthouse in College Road. It was just a two to three minute walk from the train station. The B&B was wonderful, warm and well furnished. The breakfast was top quality with… more a choice of full Irish of continental. There were about ten other B&B along the same street. Galway is a great city for socialising or shopping. Quay Street has to be the most exciting street in Ireland with lots of quaint bars, restaurants and night clubs. We ate at McDonaghs Fish shop. It was obvious that it was good as the place was full and there was a queue for the take-away also. Another evening we ate at the Malt House Restaurant off Shop Street. This was more upmarket and definitely worth a visit. We really enjoyed our break in Galway and look forward to going back sometime soon. Best thing was our visit to cliffs i think it should be included in natural wonders of world.close

  Tags: Galway, Travel, holidays
  Posted: on Nov 28, 2009 |

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• elmnop834971 says:

  “ The weather was cold, windy and wet - but it makes it all the more rewarding when you can duck into a warm pub for a decently priced pint! There were so many great pubs and shops along the cobbled streets and the people were very friendly. It\'s a beautiful city.

  Posted: on Apr 10, 2008 |

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• AlexInternational says:

  “ Nice place to be expecially for people who like good music, good drinks, partying with others from all over the world. Price level is lower compared to Dublin. Galway offers huge selection out of pubs, lounges, restaurants and clubs, easy accessable. Lots of shopping opportunities. Located… more directly at the sea!close

  Posted: on Apr 5, 2008 |

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