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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Alice Underground

05 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

Youth Ballet West premiers it's dazzling new ballet 'Alice Underground' in the Town Hall Theatre in Galway during the Volvo Ocean...

Galway Cathedral Recitals

05 Jul 2012 - 09 Aug 2012

The 2012 summer series of concerts in Galway Cathedral begin on Thursday evening, 5th July at 20.00, and continue each Thursday...

Galway Film Fleadh

10 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

The Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland's leading film festival, is a six-day international event, held every July and welcomes a...

Galway Arts Festival

16 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

Galway Arts Festival is Ireland's largest annual arts festival, taking place each July in the city of Galway. Founded in 1978, the...

Umbro Galway Cup Tournament

08 Aug 2012 - 11 Aug 2012

Salthill Devon are proud to once again host the Umbro Galway Cup. The 2012 tournament will be the eighth year of an event that is...

Ironman

02 Sep 2012 - 02 Sep 2012

E & R Events are delighted to announce that the Ironman 70.3 Galway will take place in and around the scenic city of Galway, on...

Galway Races - Autumn Festival

10 Sep 2012 - 12 Sep 2012

The Autumn Galway Racing Festival is a three-day meeting with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Commencing on Monday,...

Galway Americana Festival

13 Sep 2012 - 16 Sep 2012

The Galway Americana Festival aims to bring quality American roots music and dance to the West of Ireland, showcasing relevant...

Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

28 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012

Following its inception in 1954, the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival will be celebrating its 57th anniversary this...

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children

15 Oct 2012 - 21 Oct 2012

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children takes place in Galway City from the 15th-21st October. Full details of the...

Galway Comedy Festival

24 Oct 2012 - 29 Oct 2012

The Galway Comedy Festival takes place in Galway City from the 24th-29th October, 2012. On this weekend in October, the Festival...

Galway Races - October Festival

28 Oct 2012 - 29 Oct 2012

The October Racing Festival takes place in Galway this year on Sunday and Monday, 28th and 29th October, 2012. So if you fancy...

Tulca - Season of Visual Arts

09 Nov 2012 - 25 Nov 2012

Tulca is a multi-venue visual art festival which takes place in Galway City and County annually since 2002. The programme includes...

Spirit of Voice Festival

10 Nov 2012 - 12 Nov 2012

The annual Spirit of Voice Festival is a cultural celebration of song and spoken word. It will take place at multiple venues in...

Galway Christmas Market

14 Dec 2012 - 24 Dec 2012

Galway's famous bustling market has been trading in Church Lane by St Nicholas's Church in the City centre for centuries, and it...

 

 

 

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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