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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 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 directly at the sea!close

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by AlexInternational – posted on Apr 5, 2008

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Galway City is quaintly beautiful. Much more fun and laid back than Dublin and much easier to find \"the craic.\" Strangers will come up to you and tell you jokes, the pints are relatively cheap, and everything has a very artsy yet authentic feel. My friends said it felt very much...more Galway City is quaintly beautiful. Much more fun and laid back than Dublin and much easier to find \"the craic.\" Strangers will come up to you and tell you jokes, the pints are relatively cheap, and everything has a very artsy yet authentic feel. My friends said it felt very much like a \"college town\". Galway developed somewhat independently from Dublin and Belfast in the middle ages and you can see the influence of its trade with Spain and France in its wonderful architecture. There\'s less to do here than in Dublin but if you\'re with friends it\'s magic. It\'s supposed to be the fastest-growing city in Ireland. Hell, I\'d live there if there were more to do.close

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by chrismccue6599 – posted on Mar 18, 2008

6

Galway is a town you can definately explore on foot. People are friendly, and there are nice public area\'s to hung around. Doesn\'t luck of pubs and shops with character,Salthill is 20 minutes walk if you want to have a walk near the sea,and there are organised tours in Connemara if...more Galway is a town you can definately explore on foot. People are friendly, and there are nice public area\'s to hung around. Doesn\'t luck of pubs and shops with character,Salthill is 20 minutes walk if you want to have a walk near the sea,and there are organised tours in Connemara if you don\'t have your own car and want to explore a bit of the countryside. The only problem is,it seems to get expensive,as everywhere in Ireland. Usually after a bit of research,you can get good value for money though(accomondation,food etc).close

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by mariha2912 – posted on Mar 17, 2008

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I adore this city! You walk down bustling cobblestone streets and encounter a myriad of street performers. You feel like chilling out, you sit by the Corrib river with lots of other young people and relax. Tons of pubs, tons of shops, beautiful scenery nearby. Great people. I could live here. Far...more I adore this city! You walk down bustling cobblestone streets and encounter a myriad of street performers. You feel like chilling out, you sit by the Corrib river with lots of other young people and relax. Tons of pubs, tons of shops, beautiful scenery nearby. Great people. I could live here. Far superior to Cork and Dublin, in my opinino!close

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by dmt184779 – posted on Feb 10, 2008

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This is a complete party city. There area about a hundred pubs and bars in one square mile and its largely pedestrian only. If you go to galway be sure also to take a day trip to the countryside and the Mohen cliffs with a tour company. Well worth the trip to the west coast of Ireland. Super nice...more This is a complete party city. There area about a hundred pubs and bars in one square mile and its largely pedestrian only. If you go to galway be sure also to take a day trip to the countryside and the Mohen cliffs with a tour company. Well worth the trip to the west coast of Ireland. Super nice people in Ireland. Cheers!close

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by acroma – posted on Nov 24, 2007

10

Lovely place, just don't come in the winter! Not only is there a lot of rain, but also a lot of wind which makes umbrella-weilding an impossible and pointless task. Pub-life is grand here...Check out Massimo's for a nice, cosy atmosphere, Roisin Dubh or King's Head for live music, and the Living...more Lovely place, just don't come in the winter! Not only is there a lot of rain, but also a lot of wind which makes umbrella-weilding an impossible and pointless task. Pub-life is grand here...Check out Massimo's for a nice, cosy atmosphere, Roisin Dubh or King's Head for live music, and the Living Room for a more nightclub-like feel. There are three main day trips you can take from here - Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, and Connemara. These are listed from best to worst.close

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by adelinedougherty – posted on Sep 18, 2007

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Great place for a weekend! Really comes alive during race week which is the last week in July (week before the August bank holiday weekend) every year. Cool pubs, nice people and a nice laid back atmosphere, except during Arts week and Race week when it's like a big outdoor festival with everyone...more Great place for a weekend! Really comes alive during race week which is the last week in July (week before the August bank holiday weekend) every year. Cool pubs, nice people and a nice laid back atmosphere, except during Arts week and Race week when it's like a big outdoor festival with everyone drinking in the streets!close

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by niamh – posted on Aug 13, 2007

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The city of the tribes or so they say - managed to stumble across the Shannon to Galway for a stag party. Very lively city with plenty of things to do. Great atmosphere. Food and drink are priced reasonably. Weather wasnt great but craic made up for that. All the main shops, pubs and...more The city of the tribes or so they say - managed to stumble across the Shannon to Galway for a stag party. Very lively city with plenty of things to do. Great atmosphere. Food and drink are priced reasonably. Weather wasnt great but craic made up for that. All the main shops, pubs and nightclubs are within walking distance of each ohterclose

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by thewaterboy – posted on Jul 9, 2007

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Galway is nothing if not saturated with bars, bistros, cafes, nightclubs ... and even a healthy sprinkling of off-licences if al fresco takes your fancy! A visit to Galway in the summer time - especially in July/August - will really show the city's fondness for food and drink in all it's glory....more Galway is nothing if not saturated with bars, bistros, cafes, nightclubs ... and even a healthy sprinkling of off-licences if al fresco takes your fancy! A visit to Galway in the summer time - especially in July/August - will really show the city's fondness for food and drink in all it's glory. The highlight for me is the Quay Street area, down toward the Claddagh, where you will find yourself tripping over the chairs, stools and keg tables that line the streets. Bazaar pub is a must for indoor or out. Sunshine or sitting-out weather however is far from guaranteed in the rainy west..but just don your wellies and find a cosy indoor retreat if the rain hits your holiday. And try the Guinness in Tigh Neachtain's :)close

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by nell – posted on Jul 3, 2007

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Galway is probably one of the best cities in Galway and I never tire of going back there. A vibrant university town, it's alive and buzzing. There's something for everyone, good shopping, good scenery, good partying and good people. Whether you are in Galway city as a start off point for a trip...more Galway is probably one of the best cities in Galway and I never tire of going back there. A vibrant university town, it's alive and buzzing. There's something for everyone, good shopping, good scenery, good partying and good people. Whether you are in Galway city as a start off point for a trip around the West or are there for a short break, you will love it. Just ignore the rain!close

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by ashes72 – posted on Jun 28, 2007

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