Johnny’s guidebook
Day trips from Galway City
These loops will take a full day by car from Galway city and will give you a good appreciation of the geography, landscape, people, culture and food of the region.
1. Galway - Rossaveal - Aran Islands by Ferry
2. Galway - ballyvaughan - Doolin - Lahinch - Cliffs of Moher.
3. Galway - Cong - Kylemore - Clifden.
4. Galway - Roundstone - Dogs bay beach - Clifden.
Alcock and Brown Memorial
Worlds First transatlantic flight
Must see when in Galway - Stone walls and cliffs and a unique people and culture
81 locals recommend
Inishmore
Must see when in Galway - Stone walls and cliffs and a unique people and culture
Cliffs of Moher
Probably the worlds most photographed cliffs
This place began as a love affair and it is easy to see why. Victorian walled garden is perfect also
67 locals recommend
Kylemore Abbey
This place began as a love affair and it is easy to see why. Victorian walled garden is perfect also
My favourite beach in Connemara
Call into Dowds of Roundstone afterwards and sit on the Quay wall and have a drink and eat some seafood
52 locals recommend
Dog's Bay
My favourite beach in Connemara
Call into Dowds of Roundstone afterwards and sit on the Quay wall and have a drink and eat some seafood
A proper functioning castle that also hosts evening medieval entertainment
60 locals recommend
Dunguaire Castle
A proper functioning castle that also hosts evening medieval entertainment
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle DriveThe worlds most luxurious hotel in our opinion.....
Cong
If you loved the Quiet man movie, then Cong village is its heart!!!
Keane's Bar
valleyI have been coming here for over 30 years. Ask for a toasted special!
A beautiful view over Killary Fjord. and also the home of the movie 'The Field'
24 locals recommend
Leenaun
A beautiful view over Killary Fjord. and also the home of the movie 'The Field'
A fine market town in north west Connemara... Stop at Walshes coffee shop during the day or Kings in the evening. If it is a sunny afternoon then you must sit outside Kings and have a pint and watch the world go by.
90 locals recommend
Clifden
A fine market town in north west Connemara... Stop at Walshes coffee shop during the day or Kings in the evening. If it is a sunny afternoon then you must sit outside Kings and have a pint and watch the world go by.
Famous for a great golf course and a fine surfing beach right in the middle of town. You can hire boards and wetsuits by the hour at the beach.
84 locals recommend
Lahinch
Famous for a great golf course and a fine surfing beach right in the middle of town. You can hire boards and wetsuits by the hour at the beach.
People come to Doolin for the view, the wind, the music, the pubs and the maddest ferry to the Aran Islands. ( Think open boat, mid Atlantic)
81 locals recommend
Doolin
People come to Doolin for the view, the wind, the music, the pubs and the maddest ferry to the Aran Islands. ( Think open boat, mid Atlantic)
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneA great Galway pub - Food and drink all day
The city House of Humanity Dick Martyn, MP for Galway and founder of the RSPCA, The worlds first animal charity. Now one of the finest pubs in the World. Come and watch the real characters of Galway.
The locals couldn't give a hoot!!
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperThe city House of Humanity Dick Martyn, MP for Galway and founder of the RSPCA, The worlds first animal charity. Now one of the finest pubs in the World. Come and watch the real characters of Galway.
The locals couldn't give a hoot!!
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperMusic, beer and Pizza, 7 nights a week
Pubs in Galway City
My favourite pubs and why
It has a massive back yard and a really original front bar. My Grand parents parked their apple cart there when they came to Galway 100 years ago to sell apples.
51 locals recommend
O'Connell's Bar
8 Eyre SquareIt has a massive back yard and a really original front bar. My Grand parents parked their apple cart there when they came to Galway 100 years ago to sell apples.
An Pucan
11 Forster StFantastic live music and good food.
Owned by second cousins. Still the best pint of Guinness in the Known world. If you just want to be left alone to read the paper and place a bet....
Hughes Bar
14 Woodquay StreetOwned by second cousins. Still the best pint of Guinness in the Known world. If you just want to be left alone to read the paper and place a bet....
It is hard to pass and lovely sit in and drink Whiskey.... A Galway original
9 locals recommend
Garavans Bar
46 William StIt is hard to pass and lovely sit in and drink Whiskey.... A Galway original
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneLive music upstairs and a great pub downstairs
The Dew Drop Inn
Mainguard StreetThe location of my first pint, when Annie used to run the show.
Coffee shops in Galway
Proper coffee and dainties
Antons
12 Father Griffin RdBest cuppa in Galway . Anton mixes his own beans.
Mocha Beans Salthill
Upper Salthill RoadAfter a walk on the prom , call in.
Tucked away in the Claddagh, well worth a visit.
Katie's Claddagh Cottage, Heritage Centre, Shop, Tea Room & Design.
Fairhill Road UpperTucked away in the Claddagh, well worth a visit.
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner.... you just have to walk the prom before or after!!!
43 locals recommend
Gourmet Tart Company
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner.... you just have to walk the prom before or after!!!
Goyas Bakery
2-3 Kirwan's LnYou could pass it, but if you find it, you will never pass it again