Galway Tourist Information & Visitor Guide

Sitting at the mouth of Galway Bay, the city of Galway is a wonderful mix of ancient and modern, traditional and cutting-edge. Crammed with delightful, individual shops selling predominantly local crafts, there are lovely open squares and a fascinating riverside. Close to the wonderful Conemarra region and departure point for the Aran Islands, it is a great place to spend a long-weekend.

Galway Highlights

• Thoor Ballylee - a tower set by a stream’s edge and home to the famous poet, W B Yeats
• Altantaquaria - follow the trail of the famed Galway Salmon on its journey from the Corrib River to Galway Bay and beyond
• Dan O'Hara's Homestead - the restored cottage of Dan O’Hara, a tenant farmer who was evicted and forced into emigration
• Kennedy Memorial Park -named in honour of US President John F. Kennedy, who visited Galway city shortly before his assassination in 1963
• Spanish Arch - the Spanish Arch built in 1584, stands on the left bank of the River Corrib and houses the city museum

Plan your visit to Galway

• Galway Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Galway
• Galway Attractions - places to visit, where to eat and shopping
• Galway Short Breaks - offers and ideas in Galway

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