Galway City Museum

Museums

Situated behind the famous Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum houses exhibitions which explore aspects of the history and heritage of Galway City. Current exhibitions include: Routes to the Past...More

Galway County Library

Libraries

The Galway Library Service consists of 29 libraries in total across the city and county. The three libraries in Galway City are purpose-built, full-time libraries, which the County Council operates on...More

Nora Barnacle House Museum

Other

NORA BARNACLE HOUSE MUSEUM WILL NOT OPEN FOR THE 2012 SEASON. Thousands of people have visited this important landmark in the lives of Ireland's most important writer, James Joyce, and his wife, Nora...More

Nora Barnacle House Museum

Museums

NORA BARNACLE HOUSE MUSEUM WILL NOT OPEN FOR THE 2012 SEASON. The Nora Barnacle House, in Galway City is the smallest museum in Ireland. Nora Barnacle was wife and muse to James Joyce and this was her...More

Pillo Hotel and Spa

Hotels

The four-star Pillo Hotel and Spa is situated at Headford Point, just a short walk from Galway City Centre and 15 minutes from Galway Airport. The hotel serves as an excellent base for anyone visiting...More

The Kenny Gallery

Art Galleries

The Kenny Gallery has been selling original works of art for over 70 years. Situated in Galway, in the West of Ireland, The Kenny Gallery specialise in Contemporary Irish Art, exhibits the work of...More

Leisureland

Water Based Activities

Leisureland has no less than three swimming pools for the family to enjoy on either a day out, Galway holiday or all year-round activity. All three swimming pools are open throughout the year - try...More

The Claddagh

The Claddagh is an area in Galway City. The Irish word 'cladach' means stony shore and this is how the area known as Claddagh got its name. Claddagh was once a fishing village on the western edge of...More

Harbour Hotel

Hotels

Harbour Hotel boasts a fantastic location, just minutes walking to Galway City Centre. The three-star hotel offers a range of guest rooms, all fitted with heavenly beds to ensure a restful stay for...More

Seachtain na Gaeilge - Contae na Gaillimhe

Children and Family Attractions

Is é is cuspóir na féile ná an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ar fud na hÉireann agus ar fud an domhain. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a non-profit organisation which helps to promote the Irish language and...More

Galway Science & Technology Festival

Children and Family Attractions

The two week festival provides shows & workshops to primary & secondary schools in Galway City & County. In 2012, 85 primary & 33 secondary schools received shows. The final day Exhibition is not to...More

The Galway Music Residency's Lunchtime @ The Library Concert Series

Children and Family Attractions

The Lunchtime @ The Library is a popular and longstanding event which caters for all tastes and interest levels in classical music from the novice to the professional. Each month will feature The...More

Corrib Canoe

Water Based Activities

Corrib canoe courses are back for summer 2011 - canoeing courses will run from 4th July to 6th August. Corrib Canoe Courses is a fun and exciting way to learn kayaking in Galway. Open to all children,...More

Healy Tours

Day Tours

Located just 2 miles (3km) from the heart of Galway City, Healy's provide Day Tours to the Burren & Connemara along with an Open-Top City Tour. Discounts can apply if travelling on two or more Tours....More

Ireland West Literature and Music Trail

Touring Ideas

This tour takes in some of the most popular literary and music venues in Ireland's West. Driving from Shannon you visit Thoor Ballylee, Coole Park, Kinvara, the coast road through Connemara and Mayo,...More