Galway Travel Guide
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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 has witnessed have left their mark on the central and outlying areas. The city centre is that of a small, coastal town … Read Galway introduction
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Kirwan's Lane
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Located in the old quarter of the city, this laneway has recently been restored to its former glory, using original stones. The windows and doorways overlooking the lane have been rebuilt in the style of the 17th century. It was here that …
Radisson SAS Hotel Galway
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The Radisson is deceptively well located just behind the bus and train station, making it easy for visitors to check in with their baggage right away. The …
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This place is extremely cold. It's ok the atmosphere is great but the locals spoil the city. I was nationally abused by a local who wanted me to say how bad bad are all the EU immigrants who ... more
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Introduction
Lined by stone shopfronts, Galway's (Gaillimh) narrow cobblestone streets fill with a frenzy of street performers who enchant passers by. The administrative capital of County Galway, the city is also a departure point for the wild, windswept Aran Islands.
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Spanish Arch Near the river, east of Wolfe Tone Bridge, the Spanish Arch (1584) appears to have been an extension of the old city walls through which ships unloaded their goods - often wine and brandy - from Spain. Adjacent to the arch, the new Galway City Museum opened in June 2006, displaying …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 65774 Area : 51km² Longitude / Latitude : -9.06499958038 / 53.2709999084 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there From the bus station just off Eyre Square there are frequent Bus Èireann services to all major cities in the Republic and the North. A lot of private companies are also represented. Bus Nestor runs three to five daily services to Dublin via Dublin airport. Buses leave from …
History
Recent History Galway is once again a prosperous city and, in summer, its streets and restaurants hum to the sound of tourists eager to enjoy one of its many festivals and sample the local seafood. Modern Day History Galway's population - the third-largest in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin …
Weather
Chances are it will rain, even if only briefly. The climate is particularly temperate, with little difference between highs and lows throughout the year. While there are usually a few days of snow in winter it generally averages a bit above 0°C (32°F) during this season. Summers are …
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Overview of Oyster Country
On the main road south (N18) of Galway are two small fishing villages, Clarenbridge and Kilcolgan. Each year at the end of September, the villages host the annual Galway Oyster Festival. Launched in 1954, the 5-day festival is packed with traditional music, song, dancing, sports, art exhibits, …
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Within Ireland, the West refers to the region that lies west of the River Shannon; most of this area falls within the old Irish province of Connaught. The coast of this region lies at the far western extremity of Europe, facing its nearest neighbors in North America across 3,200 km (2,000 mi) of …
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