Guidebook for Galway
Entertainment & Activities
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing offer: windsurfing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding lessons and rental
www.rusheenbay.com
Tel: (0)87 2605 702
info@rusheenbay.com
17 residents recomanen
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing offer: windsurfing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding lessons and rental
www.rusheenbay.com
Tel: (0)87 2605 702
info@rusheenbay.com
Getting Around
City Direct Bus
Lough Atalia Road Telephone: +353 (0)91 860
www.citylink.ie
Galway Taxis
Tuam RoadAddress: 57 Dominick Street Lower, Galway
Phone:(091) 561 111
Irish Rail is the operator of the national railway network of Ireland.
www.irishrail.ie
26 residents recomanen
Galway station
Station RoadIrish Rail is the operator of the national railway network of Ireland.
www.irishrail.ie
non stop Dublin to Galway buses, Galway to Dublin city and airport, Limerick and more.
citylink.ie
10 residents recomanen
Irish Citylink
17 Forster Stnon stop Dublin to Galway buses, Galway to Dublin city and airport, Limerick and more.
citylink.ie
Sightseeing
located on the banks of the river Corrib, was built in 1584. It was originally an extension of the famous city walls, designed to protect the quays
98 residents recomanen
Arc Espanyol
2 The Long Walklocated on the banks of the river Corrib, was built in 1584. It was originally an extension of the famous city walls, designed to protect the quays
The Aran Islands are located just off Galway and Doolin. Locals speak Irish and English. The Island is a setting of Celtic churches of historical significance including World Heritage site Dun Aonghasa which is set on dramatic 300 ft cliff edge.
Faherty Tours
Office: +353 (0)91442913
Mobile: +353 (0)876110913
Aran Island Ferries,
37-39 Forster St,
Galway,
Tel: +353 91 568903
After Hours: +353 91 572050
102 residents recomanen
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are located just off Galway and Doolin. Locals speak Irish and English. The Island is a setting of Celtic churches of historical significance including World Heritage site Dun Aonghasa which is set on dramatic 300 ft cliff edge.
Faherty Tours
Office: +353 (0)91442913
Mobile: +353 (0)876110913
Aran Island Ferries,
37-39 Forster St,
Galway,
Tel: +353 91 568903
After Hours: +353 91 572050
Galway Tour Company, The Arch Tourist Office, High St, Galway
Phone:(091) 566 566
Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark
Galway Tour Company, The Arch Tourist Office, High St, Galway
Phone:(091) 566 566
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise with us onboard the luxurious all-weather 157 passenger boat, the Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city.
www.corribprincess.ie
Tel: + 353 91 592447
32 residents recomanen
Corrib Princess
WoodquayEnjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise with us onboard the luxurious all-weather 157 passenger boat, the Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city.
www.corribprincess.ie
Tel: + 353 91 592447
Stroll on the famous Salthill prom and enjoy the beautiful scenery and view of the burren. The promenade runs from the city along Salthill and is overlooking Galway Bay. There are many bars, restaurants and hotels along the route and at the end of the promenade local tradition dictates ‘kicking the wall’.
http://www.salthill.com/the-prom/
Upper Salthill
Stroll on the famous Salthill prom and enjoy the beautiful scenery and view of the burren. The promenade runs from the city along Salthill and is overlooking Galway Bay. There are many bars, restaurants and hotels along the route and at the end of the promenade local tradition dictates ‘kicking the wall’.
http://www.salthill.com/the-prom/
Food Scene
Local Italian restaurant offer good Italian style food for eat in or take out.
Phone: (091)520 060
18 residents recomanen
Capones Galway
Kingston RoadLocal Italian restaurant offer good Italian style food for eat in or take out.
Phone: (091)520 060
menu offers a choice of dishes inspired by the cuisine of Greece and the Mediterranean region.
blackcat.ie
28 residents recomanen
Black Cat
179 Upper Salthill menu offers a choice of dishes inspired by the cuisine of Greece and the Mediterranean region.
blackcat.ie
A must for an visitor to Galway - located on the famous Spanish Arch Ard Bia offers excellent locally produced food
97 residents recomanen
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long WalkA must for an visitor to Galway - located on the famous Spanish Arch Ard Bia offers excellent locally produced food
Neo
8 Dock RdExcellent Asian Street food.
www.neo8.ie
Excellent Asian Street food in Salthill.
www.lanathai.ie
15 residents recomanen
Lana Salthill Asian Street Food
224 Upper Salthill RdExcellent Asian Street food in Salthill.
www.lanathai.ie
Galway Bay Brewery, a range of international beers and a food menu served from 12 until 10 daily. Front bar bustles with groups and families enjoying our great food or beer hall for sporting events on large screen.
http://galwaybaybrewery.com/oslo/
32 residents recomanen
PJs Bar
226 Upper Salthill Rd Galway Bay Brewery, a range of international beers and a food menu served from 12 until 10 daily. Front bar bustles with groups and families enjoying our great food or beer hall for sporting events on large screen.
http://galwaybaybrewery.com/oslo/
Drinks & Nightlife
O'Connors famous pub located in Salthill, Galway Established 1845 - warm atmosphere and good music.
www.oconnorsbar.com
72 residents recomanen
O'Connors Pub
Upper Salthill RoadO'Connors famous pub located in Salthill, Galway Established 1845 - warm atmosphere and good music.
www.oconnorsbar.com
Tom Sheridan’s
Clybaun RoadLively bar with good food and music.
Web: tomsheridans.ie
Parks & Nature
Eyre Square (Irish: An Fhaiche Mhór), named: John F. Kennedy Memorial Park it is located within the city public park
49 residents recomanen
Plaça d'Eyre
Eyre SquareEyre Square (Irish: An Fhaiche Mhór), named: John F. Kennedy Memorial Park it is located within the city public park
Connemara National Park covers 2,957 hectares of scenic mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The Park's mountains, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens or Beanna Beola range - http://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/
Guide walks are offered Connemara offered. Also trekking, hillwalking, hikes and walking tours in Connemara, Co Galway, Co Mayo and along the route of the Wild Atlantic Way -http://www.walkconnemara.com/index.html
300 residents recomanen
Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park covers 2,957 hectares of scenic mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The Park's mountains, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens or Beanna Beola range - http://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/
Guide walks are offered Connemara offered. Also trekking, hillwalking, hikes and walking tours in Connemara, Co Galway, Co Mayo and along the route of the Wild Atlantic Way -http://www.walkconnemara.com/index.html
Arts & Culture
The Museum is located in the heart of Galway city on the banks of the River Corrib and overlooking the famous Spanish Arch. It houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions representing Galway's rich archaeology, heritage and history
141 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciutat de Galway
Spanish ParadeThe Museum is located in the heart of Galway city on the banks of the River Corrib and overlooking the famous Spanish Arch. It houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions representing Galway's rich archaeology, heritage and history