Galway Things to Do

Dating from 1845 and built as a resting place for train travelers, this handsome five-story hotel is the grande dame of Galway. In the heart of the city, overlooking Eyre Square, its location couldn't be more central --... more

Black Box is a hidden gem in Galway. Primarily a theatre, it is a great venue for catching well-directed plays and performances by talented actors. Apart from classics, contemporary productions and comedies are also staged her... more

The west side of the city is generally characterised by more traditional pubs, but the Blue Note is the exception to this rule. The unobtrusive lighting and contemporary decor attract a trendy, mid-twenties crowd. DJs play seve... more

The Bold Art Gallery in Galway is a sprawling colorful art space, which houses the works of 100s of Irish artistes with diverse styles, ranging from contemporary to abstract to the good old still life! The well trained staff ha... more

Visible from the beach at Derrynane House is Bull Rock, the nearer of the two big rocks in the mouth of the estuary. This was a sacred place for the Gaels. They believed that Bull Rock was the entrance to the Kingdom of Donn, G... more

Caesars Palace Snooker Club can be a welcome retreat for many who come to Salthill, especially on intermittent rainy days. Memberships are also available for the game lovers. There are lots of slot machines for those who want t... more

There is evidence of human activity in the town of Cloyne from 2000 BC, and through the centuries, the town has had a fascinating history. St Colman founded a monastery here above a serpentine network of caves which priests use... more

Possibly the most impressive building in Galway, this was the last great stone cathedral constructed in Western Europe. The Cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and overlooks the Salmon Weir Bridge. The Renais... more

The Claddagh Ring Museum functions both as a museum and as jeweler, who sell the traditional Claddagh rings. The ring's design comes from a group of finger-rings called faith rings. Two hands clasping a heart is a characteristi... more

Claude's Casino is well established in Salthill. It is a veritable mecca for those looking for the adrenaline rush provided by the gaming machines. This is good rainy day entertainment for all the family to enjoy, with simulate... more