Food Scene
Monroe's Tavern
14 Dominick Street UpperClose and great Irish Breakfast
McDonagh's
22 Quay St36
íbúar mæla meðBaked cod is lovely. But everyone goes for the fish and chips.
The Secret Garden
4 William St West10
íbúar mæla meðCool bohemian ambience. Great spot for tea and tart.
Martine's Restaurant and Winebar
21 Quay St8
íbúar mæla meðSeafood Stew...gorgeous.
The Galleon Restaurant
210 Upper SalthillLamb here is very good.
Kumar's Taste of Asia, Galway
2 Flood StCraving a curry? This is the place.
The Seafood Bar at Kirwan's
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íbúar mæla meðDelicious seafood secluded off the bustle of Shop Street.
Vegans fear not. Options for you...delicious vegan food here.
The Gourmet Offensive (TGO Falafel Bar)
12 Mary StVegans fear not. Options for you...delicious vegan food here.
Pleasant ambience. Good food. Try the chicken supreme.
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íbúar mæla meðMcSwiggans Restaurant & Café Bar
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íbúar mæla meðPleasant ambience. Good food. Try the chicken supreme.
Blake's Bar
25 Eglinton StPub food at its best. Good steaks.
All around good eating. Some vegan dishes if that’s your thing.
35
íbúar mæla meðMcCambridge's Of Galway Ltd
38-39 Shop St35
íbúar mæla meðAll around good eating. Some vegan dishes if that’s your thing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Monroe's Live
14 Dominick Street Upper17
íbúar mæla meðGet some great bands.
Tig Coili
43
íbúar mæla meðLive music and dancing. Get there early. It gets crowded.
The Front Door
3 High Street, Latin Quarter17
íbúar mæla meðGreat pub food.
Róisín Dubh
9 Dominick Street Upper40
íbúar mæla meðLive music and a pint. Can’t beat it.
The Crane Bar
2 Sea Rd51
íbúar mæla meðLive music and more pints!
Tigh Neachtain
70
íbúar mæla meðBest ambience for a pint. The real deal.
I like this place. More of a student atmosphere. Not the standard Irish pub.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Salt House
15
íbúar mæla meðI like this place. More of a student atmosphere. Not the standard Irish pub.
Check the calendar for live music nights. Great place to have a meal and enjoy some eclectic music.
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íbúar mæla meðBusker Brownes
12
íbúar mæla meðCheck the calendar for live music nights. Great place to have a meal and enjoy some eclectic music.
Taaffes Bar
19 Shop St26
íbúar mæla meðGreat traditional music sessions.
Garavan's Bar
46 William StFiddler’s delight. Traditional music.
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
35
íbúar mæla meðGreat pub with live music.
The Dáil Bar
42 Middle St11
íbúar mæla meðAnother great pub. How can you visit them all?
Fishing
Ireland has some of best fishing you’ll find anywhere.
http://www.tjsangling.com/
Info@tjsangling.com
087 8108225
061 376009
TJ is the local resource for fishing Lough Derg. Beautiful scenery. Tipperary is a lovely county. Stop in Terryglass for some pub food at Paddy’s.
TJ's Angling Centre
http://www.tjsangling.com/
Info@tjsangling.com
087 8108225
061 376009
TJ is the local resource for fishing Lough Derg. Beautiful scenery. Tipperary is a lovely county. Stop in Terryglass for some pub food at Paddy’s.
Lough Ree. My favorite stretch of water in the world. Padraig Corcoran in Lecarrow is your local resource and expert for fishing Lough Ree. Some amazing pike specimen caught here.
+353 877168844
+353 876430710
http://loughreeboathire.ie
pbcor@eircom.net
Lough Ree Boat and Bike Hire
Lough Ree. My favorite stretch of water in the world. Padraig Corcoran in Lecarrow is your local resource and expert for fishing Lough Ree. Some amazing pike specimen caught here.
+353 877168844
+353 876430710
http://loughreeboathire.ie
pbcor@eircom.net
Kevin Mac Gabhann at Galway Bay Fishing captains saltwater fishing expeditions in the bay and around outlying Aran Islands. A qualified chef, with the right catch and conditions, he’ll cook on board!
https://www.galwaybayfishing.com
0868547890
kevin@galwaybayfishing.com
For day trips, boats depart from Spiddal Pier approx 9am and return approx 5:30/6pm depending on tides. Evening Charter boats depart 6:30pm and return approx 9:30pm . Spiddal is 20 minutes west of Galway City. In 2020, he’ll be combining fishing trips with tours of Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.
Galway Bay Fishing
Kevin Mac Gabhann at Galway Bay Fishing captains saltwater fishing expeditions in the bay and around outlying Aran Islands. A qualified chef, with the right catch and conditions, he’ll cook on board!
https://www.galwaybayfishing.com
0868547890
kevin@galwaybayfishing.com
For day trips, boats depart from Spiddal Pier approx 9am and return approx 5:30/6pm depending on tides. Evening Charter boats depart 6:30pm and return approx 9:30pm . Spiddal is 20 minutes west of Galway City. In 2020, he’ll be combining fishing trips with tours of Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.
Sightseeing
I go here and just sit by myself for a few minutes. Beautiful church and nice little bookstore and souvenir shop.
Galway Cathedral
I go here and just sit by myself for a few minutes. Beautiful church and nice little bookstore and souvenir shop.
National University of Ireland Galway
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íbúar mæla meðLovely campus for a walk.
A day trip here is a must. Take a bus tour if you aren’t comfortable on the roads. Cliffs of Moher.
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íbúar mæla meðCliffs of Moher
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íbúar mæla meðA day trip here is a must. Take a bus tour if you aren’t comfortable on the roads. Cliffs of Moher.
Inishmore
18
íbúar mæla meðThe spirit of the ages. If weather permits, well worth the trip.
Oughterard
7
íbúar mæla meðBeautiful village in Connemara
Tour Galway Bay on a traditional Irish Galway Hooker sail boat.
https://www.galwaybaytours.com
Galway Bay Tours
Tour Galway Bay on a traditional Irish Galway Hooker sail boat.
https://www.galwaybaytours.com
Kylemore (Abbey Entrance)
Connemara...magical, haunting, majestic, desolate, beautiful, other worldly.
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íbúar mæla meðConnemara National Park
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íbúar mæla meðConnemara...magical, haunting, majestic, desolate, beautiful, other worldly.
Connemara Loop
No other place on earth like this. Watch The Quiet Man.
Want to stay active on holiday? Try mountain biking in Connemara
. http://www.derrouramountainbikehire.com/
Derroura Mountain Bike Trail (MTB)
Want to stay active on holiday? Try mountain biking in Connemara
. http://www.derrouramountainbikehire.com/
Scubadive West
Scuba enthusiasts, get an underwater view of Galway.
https://www.scubadivewest.com
Doolin Cave
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íbúar mæla meðSpelunkers rejoice. Doolin Cave is for you.
https://doolincave.ie
Shopping
If you love bookstores like I do, you’ll get lost at Charlie Byrne’s. Great selection of Irish literature, new and used.
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íbúar mæla meðCharlie Byrne's Bookshop
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íbúar mæla meðIf you love bookstores like I do, you’ll get lost at Charlie Byrne’s. Great selection of Irish literature, new and used.
Standun
8
íbúar mæla meðTraditional Irish knit wear.
Arts and Culture
Taibhdhearc Na Gaillimhe
7
íbúar mæla meðIf you want an Irish language experience, try this.
Town Hall Theatre
28
íbúar mæla meðVariety of different shows. Check the calendar your dates.
Blue Teapot Theatre Company
Small Intimate theatre company.
Sports and sporting
One of Ireland's top golf courses in scenic and beautiful Clare.
https://www.lahinchgolf.com
23
íbúar mæla meðLahinch Golf Club
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íbúar mæla meðOne of Ireland's top golf courses in scenic and beautiful Clare.
https://www.lahinchgolf.com
If you can handle this course, you’re ready to conquer the world. Seaside links in rugged Connemara.
https://www.connemaragolflinks.com
Connemara Golf Club
If you can handle this course, you’re ready to conquer the world. Seaside links in rugged Connemara.
https://www.connemaragolflinks.com
Water water everywhere. Beautiful course close to the city.
https://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com/course/
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íbúar mæla meðGalway Bay Golf Resort
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íbúar mæla meðWater water everywhere. Beautiful course close to the city.
https://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com/course/
Kayakmor Menlo Pier
See Galway from the water you can reach out and touch. http://www.kayakmor.ie
Water is everywhere in Ireland. Why not explore?
https://www.facebook.com/corribkayaks/
Corrib Kayaks
Water is everywhere in Ireland. Why not explore?
https://www.facebook.com/corribkayaks/