GALWAY, IRELAND

EXPERIENCE GALWAY & THE CITY OF TRIBES

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VISIT GALWAY

Tunes. Pints. Grub. Cocktails. Sea. Mountains. Boats. Claddagh Rings. Friendly Faces. 

 

Galway offers both a vibrant nightlife and a rural retreat – discover the City of Tribes, the wilderness of Connemara, the Aran Islands and more. Watch the Hooker Boats sail around Galway Bay, and enjoy Galway’s colourful culture. 

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PLAN YOUR TRIP:

PLACES TO STAY

View a list of all the best places to stay in Galway.

WHERE TO EAT

View a list of all the best places to eat in Galway.

THINGS TO DO

View a list of all the best things to do in Galway.

WHERE TO DRINK

View a list of all the best places to drink in Galway.

DIRECTIONS & TRAVEL TIPS

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

By Train via Irish Rail Website
By Bus via Bus Éireann Website
By Taxi or Private Transfer via FreeNow Website

CAR HIRE:

By Car via CarHire.ie Website

AIRPORTS:

By Plane via Ireland West Airport Knock
By Plane via Shannon Airport
By Plane via Kerry Airport
By Plane via Dublin Airport

Check out this handy journey planner
for public transport information:
www.transportforireland.ie

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GALWAY

Galway offers both a vibrant nightlife and a rural retreat – discover the City of Tribes, the wilderness of Connemara, the Aran Islands and more. Watch the Hooker Boats sail around Galway Bay, and enjoy Galway’s colourful culture. 

ROSCOMMON

Surrounded by water & woodlands, Roscommon is a great spot for land and water adventures, angling and sightseeing. It’s also steeped in history, with castles and heritage sites dotted around the county – perfect for culturally curious adventurers. 

MAYO

From the highest sea cliffs in Ireland to a lost valley, an enormous sea stack and plenty more, Mayo has something for everyone to enjoy. Famous for its reek and blue flag beaches, Mayo is an ideal spot for a fun-filled or relaxing getaway.

SLIGO

Sligo sets your spirit free! Famous for its literary heritage, excellent surfing spots, its lush countryside and rugged coastline, Sligo is good for the soul. Bring your wetsuit and bodyboard – an epic seaside adventure awaits in glorious Yeats Country.

CLARE

Clare combines the stunning natural beauty of its long coastline with unique lunar landscapes and pockets of Irish culture. Rugged nature and the timeless ocean meet on the county’s coast. Island hopping and surfing are a must!

LEITRIM

Lovely Leitrim is a river boating hub with wild, rugged scenery. A veritable adventure-seeker’s playground, Leitrim is home to the Shannon Erne Waterway, and the Dartry Mountain Range – the perfect spot for a bit of adventure!

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