See what the experts are saying about Galway. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Galway has many colourful and distinctive districts, despite its small size and population. This is partly due to the city's age and partly due to its recent rapid growth. Like many older European cities, the periods of history which the city... Continue reading »
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History
The centre of the city of Galway is dominated by waterways; it's not altogether surprising, therefore, that the original name of the town was Baile na tSruthain, meaning "town of the rivers". Its present name seems to have derived from the ri... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Tourism has always been a substantial part of the life-blood of Galway. So much so, in fact, that an appreciable percentage of Galway's population is constantly refreshed on a regular basis, when visitors decide to stay on. Unsurprisingly, th... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Galway's continuing expansion has led to an increase in the number and diversity of its cafés and restaurants. In contrast, the pubs have remained reassuringly unchanged. The superpub has not yet conquered Galway, and most drinking establishm... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
It's very hard to avoid being entertained in Galway. Even popping into the pub for a quiet pint may find you inadvertently tapping your feet at an impromptu traditional music session. Galway's deserved reputation as a magnet for the arts has... Continue reading »
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Tours
Galway's city centre is compact and easily do-able in a day's amble. The recently pedestrianised streets are teeming with musicians and other street performers, especially during the summer months. Lynch's Castle, St.Nicholas's Church, the Sp... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Shannon International Airport (+353 61 71 2000 / http://www.snn.aero) and Knock International Airport (+353 1850 67 2222 / http://www.knockairport.com) provide the most convenient international service into Galwa... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Galway Province: Connacht Country: Ireland Galway by the Numbers: Country dialing code: 353 City area code: 91 Population: 67,200 Elevation: 69 feet Average January Temperature: 41 degrees F Average July Temperatur... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Galway, which has an affluent, artsy population of 70,000, is one of Ireland's most prosperous cities and also one of its most appealing. It is a busy workaday town, but it also has a lively art and music scene that has made it the unofficial... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Galway is 92km (57 miles) N of Shannon Airport, 219km (136 miles) W of Dublin, 105km (65 miles) NW of Limerick, 209km (130 miles) NW of Cork, and 193km (120 miles) N of Killarney Arriving Aer Aran flies from Dublin into Galway Airport (... Continue reading »
Galway Travel Experiences
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Cliffs of Moher
We arrived to the Cliffs of Moher in the late afternoon and the sun began to shine! The cliffs are spectacular and a well-known tourist... Continue reading »
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Mind the Midges on the Cliffs of Moher
After a 20 minute ferry ride over the Shannon River and a quick stop for petrol we headed into the small town of Kilkee - a seaside resor... Continue reading »
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The Burren
The Burren is an area stretching across counties Clare and Galway. The Burren used to be under the sea, giving it an unusual landscape... Continue reading »
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Doolin, place of music, Guiness, hiking and song
The prehistoric landscape of the Burren has giant rock formations from the megalithic era. I stayed at Aille River in Doolin, the best pl... Continue reading »
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Bike Riding on Inis Moir
After our breakfast of vegemite toast (thanks mum!) we headed 37km west of Galway to Rossveal where we caught the 10.30 ferry across to t... Continue reading »
Popular Galway Hotels
- Jurys Inn Galway
- Barnacles Quay Street Galway City
- Kinlay House Hostel Galway
- Sleepzone Galway City
- The Galway City Hostel
- Westwood House Hotel
- Radisson Sas
- Corrib Village
- The House Hotel
- Hotel Meyrick
