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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 and a 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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Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2009

16 Jan 2009 - 18 Jan 2009

The Safety Direct Galway International Rally Headquarters will be at the Clayton Hotel in 2009 where you will be assured of a warm...

Merriman Winter School - Scoil Gheimhridh Merriman

30 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

The Merriman Winter School brings together a group of people with a keen interest in, and experience of, Irish literature and the...

Volvo Ocean Race

23 May 2009 - 06 Jun 2009

The Volvo Ocean Race - Galway Stopover Festival will take place in Galway City from the 23rd May - 6th June, 2009 and the docks...

Galway Sessions

23 Jun 2009 - 29 Jun 2009

The music sessions take place in multiple venues in Galway City, including the Crane Bar, Róisín Dubh, Monroe's Tavern, The Quays,...

Galway Film Fleadh

07 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009

The Galway Film Fleadh takes place over six days in July, and is based in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway Omniplex and Eyre Square,...

Galway Arts Festival

13 Jul 2009 - 26 Jul 2009

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

Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting

27 Jul 2009 - 02 Aug 2009

Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting has grown from strength to strength each year, and now has an attendance of approximately...

Galway Races - Autumn Festival

29 Aug 2009 - 01 Sep 2009

A spectacular 4-day meeting with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Commencing on Saturday, 29th August, this race...

Galway International Oyster Festival

24 Sep 2009 - 27 Sep 2009

It was the first week of September in 1953 and the worried manager of the Great Southern Hotel, Brian Collins, was looking at his...

Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children

12 Oct 2009 - 18 Oct 2009

Today, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is recognised as the leading Irish Arts Festival devoted exclusively to...

Spirit of Voice Festival

11 Nov 2009 - 14 Nov 2009

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

 

 

 

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GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & GOLF COURSE - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Indulge yourself in a luxury Weekend two night stay at our special rate. Guests at Glenlo Abbey will enjoy an unrivalled personal...

PARK HOUSE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a midweek break, 2 nights Bed and Breakfast and one dinner in the Park House Hotel. Superb and convenient location in the...

Courtyard by Marriott - General Offer

 

Christmas Residential Break: Enjoy 3 nights Bed & Breakfast, 3 Evening Meals and Christmas Day lunch at the Courtyard by Marriott...

PARK HOUSE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Why not spend a weekend in Galway City and attend the Russian Romantics - Russian Chamber Music Festival - Dinner, 2 Nights Bed &...

ARDAWN HOUSE

 

RADISSON SAS HOTEL & SPA GALWAY - General Offer

 

Afternoon Bliss for 4 hours:You deserve a treat – the perfect afternoon getaway.• Cleopatra milk bath• Elemis deep tissue back,...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 2 B&B & 1 Dinner Midweek

 

Midweek break. Two nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your choice.

Courtyard by Marriott - General Offer

 

New Year's Break: Enjoy a New Year's Break at the Courtyard by Marriott with five-course gourmet Champagne Dinner, late 'n' live...

FLANNERYS BEST WESTERN HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break at Flannery's Best Western Hotel (Fri/Sat/Sun) from just €119 pps. The Hotel is located just 2km from Eyre...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 1 B&B & 1 Dinner Midweek

 

Midweek break. One nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner included in room rate.

GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & GOLF COURSE - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Indulge yourself in a luxury midweek two night stay at our special rate. Guests at Glenlo Abbey will enjoy an unrivalled personal...

FORSTER COURT HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Why not enjoy a mid week break including 2 Gourmet breakfasts in Elwoods bistro and 1 four course meal including a complimentary...

THE CLYBAUN HOTEL LEISURE CENTRE - 3 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a break at the Clybaun Hotel conference and leisure centre. A brand new hotel located on the old Clybaun road, Galway. This...

PARK HOUSE HOTEL - General Offer

 

Why not spend a weekend in Galway City and attend the Russian Romantics - Russian Chamber Music Festival - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast...

Courtyard by Marriott - General Offer

 

Christmas Residential Break: Enjoy 2 nights Bed & Breakfast, 2 Evening Meals and Christmas Day lunch at the Courtyard by Marriott...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 3 B&B & 2 Dinner Midweek

 

Midweek break. Three nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on two evenings of your choice.

Hotel Meyrick - Gourmet Spring Special

 

Enjoy 2 nights Bed & Breakfsat in an Executive room with Irish Coffee on arrival. This offer also includes a gourmet seasonal...

FLANNERYS BEST WESTERN HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a midweek break of 2BB+1D at Flannery's Best Western Hotel during the months of November & December from €99 pps...

PARK HOUSE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break, 2 nights Bed and Breakfast and one dinner in the Park House Hotel. Superb and convenient location in the...

GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & GOLF COURSE - General Offer

 

Enjoy 2 nights bed & Breakfast + 1 Evening Meal, including complimentary afternoon tea on one day, and one round of Golf, all for...

THE CLYBAUN HOTEL LEISURE CENTRE - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a break at the Clybaun Hotel conference and leisure centre. A brand new hotel located on the old Clybaun road, Galway. This...

Forster Court Hotel - Midweek 2 Night Break

 

Midweek Break. 2 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your choice. Children accommodated on a Bed and...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 2 B&B & 1 Dinner Weekend

 

Weekend break. Two nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your choice.

Courtyard by Marriott - General Offer

 

New Year's Break: Enjoy New Year's Eve at the Courtyard by Marriott with five-course gourmet Champagne Dinner, late 'n' live our...

Hotel Meyrick - Gourmet Spring Special

 

Enjoy 2 nights Bed & Breakfsat in an Executive room with Irish Coffee on arrival. This offer also includes a gourmet seasonal...

RADISSON SAS HOTEL & SPA GALWAY - General Offer

 

Afternoon Bliss for 4 hours: You deserve a treat – the perfect afternoon getaway.• Cleopatra milk bath• Elemis deep tissue back,...

Menlo Park Hotel and Conference Centre - 3BB 1 Dinner Weekend

 

3 nights bed and breakfast with dinner on one evening in our award winning Oliver McGlynn Restaurant. Enjoy live weekend...

 

 

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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

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