Galway City

Galway City

Galway’s got the goods for a laid-back city break

Dining out in Galway
Delicious seafood from the Atlantic Ocean
Brown Thomas in Galway
the Galway Races at Ballybrit

From left to right: Dining out in Galway, Delicious seafood from the Atlantic Ocean, Brown Thomas in Galway, the Galway Races at Ballybrit

Galway City is one of the most chilled out spots in Western Europe. Despite being a city, it feels like a big town in County Galway with its easy attitude and cool bohemian vibe. 

Known as the City of the Tribes, after the 14 affluent tribes who ruled during the middle ages, this thriving city is the most westerly in Ireland and enjoys a strong artistic heritage which can be seen in all its glory during St Patricks day in Galway. Galway city is also home to flourishing arts, music, theatre and film scene. 

Summer in Galway is a never-ending stream of excellent  festivals and eating, drinking and entertainment all taking place outdoors in the balmy air of this warm-hearted city. 

Enjoy the atmospheric pubs in this  West of Ireland city, the beautiful location at the edge of Galway Bay, the pretty medieval streets and the lively weekend markets with a city break you’ll never forget. 

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Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim

27 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim is a 13km swim across Galway Bay from Aughinish in Co. Clare, to Blackrock tower in...

Galway Heritage Festival

17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

During Heritage Week 2013 Dúchas na Gaillimhe - Galway Civic Trust will hold a series of events including visits to various...

Aer Lingus International Hurling Festival

18 Sep 2013 - 21 Sep 2013

Aer Lingus is inviting teams from all over the world to compete in the first ever International Hurling Festival. The best hurlers...

Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

26 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

On 26th-29th September 2013, Galway City, on the West Coast of Ireland, will come alive with seafood and oysters as it celebrates...

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Families

14 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is Ireland's flagship international arts festival devoted exclusively to children...

Galway Comedy Festival

23 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

Annual International Comedy Festival presenting stellar comedy headliners in multiple venues in Galway city. The programme is...

Galway Abooo Halloween Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013

Come to Galway city's Latin Quarter for three days and nights of wicked Halloween fun and free entertainment for all the family....

Galway Masters International Basketball Gathering 2013

02 Nov 2013 - 03 Nov 2013

The 3rd annual Galway Masters International open Basketball Tournament will take place at NUIG Kingfisher in Galway on the first...

Spirit of Voice Festival

08 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013

The 2013 Spirit of Voice festival celebrates its 10th year with another exciting schedule. There will be various singers and...

Irish Fly Fair Galway

09 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013

The Irish Fly Fair Galway, one of Ireland's best game angling and fly tying show in all of Ireland. A host of the world's greatest...

Galway Science & Technology Festival

11 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013

The two week festival provides shows & workshops to primary & secondary schools in Galway City & County. In 2012, 85 primary & 33...

 

 

 

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Coast to Coast Special Offer!

 

Stay one night in Dublin City, take a bus to Galway and a day tour of beautiful Connemara or the Cliffs of Moher followed by a...

Galway Long Stay Offer

 


Explore the West, including Connemara, The Burren and the Aran Islands from Barnacles' fabulous Galway hostel. Stay for a week...

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Tourism Ireland and Irelandhotels.com extends a warm welcome to you and your group to Ireland for the Gathering Ireland...

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10% off for fans of Connacht Rugby when staying over at Barnacles Hostel, Galway for any of this season's matches! Present your...

Stay Longer for less! - Galway

 


Stay 7 nights and avail of discounted rate, right in the heart of Galway!

Only €85 for 7 nights stay in one of our...

Coast to Coast offer!

 


Stay one night in Dublin City, take a bus to Galway and a day tour of beautiful Connemara or the Cliffs of Moher followed by a...

Live like a King

 


"Crom-A-Boo" meaning Crom Forever is an ancient Irish war cry for Clan Fitzgerald.

The Bodkins are descended from...

7 night Cottage Holidays with Irish Ferries – Book by 18 February and save up to 15% off.

 

Ireland extends a very warm welcome to you and your friends and family in 2013, and together with Irish Ferries, why not book...

Clodaghs Irish Food Trails

 

Indulge your senses following in celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna's foot-steps as you taste the culinary delights and discoveries of...

 

 

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Did you know?

The celebrated Claddagh Ring comes from the village of Claddagh near Galway City, and is now worn the world over as a symbol of love