Mags’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Spanish Arch was built in 1584 and is a remnant of the old city walls built by local merchants to protect the city. The nearby Long Walk is a much loved strolling area for local and tourists. Galway City Museum is also on the Spanish Arch Square.
98 locals recommend
Spanish Arch
2 The Long WalkThe Spanish Arch was built in 1584 and is a remnant of the old city walls built by local merchants to protect the city. The nearby Long Walk is a much loved strolling area for local and tourists. Galway City Museum is also on the Spanish Arch Square.
Galway Cathedral opened in 1965 and is one of the most impressive buildings in Galway. It was built in the Renaissance style of architecture and is the last big stone cathedral of its kind to be built in Europe.
52 locals recommend
Galway Cathedral
Galway Cathedral opened in 1965 and is one of the most impressive buildings in Galway. It was built in the Renaissance style of architecture and is the last big stone cathedral of its kind to be built in Europe.
This medieval church was completed in 1320 and is Galway's oldest church building. The Church of Ireland hold weekly services there and during the summer months there are frequent music recitals.
43 locals recommend
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Lombard StreetThis medieval church was completed in 1320 and is Galway's oldest church building. The Church of Ireland hold weekly services there and during the summer months there are frequent music recitals.
Eyre Square is the central square of Galway and the majority of Galway's facilities and attractions are within a 5/10 mins walking radius. Eyre Square is also known as John F Kennedy Memorial Park. President Kennedy visited Galway in 1963 and gave a speech at Eyre Square and the park was named in his honor in 1965. However, Eyre Square remains the populist choice. Civic occasions like the St. Patrick's Day Parade and the annual Christmas Market are centred on Eyre Square. It is also a very popular meeting place for young and old.
24 locals recommend
Eyre Square Centre
Eyre SquareEyre Square is the central square of Galway and the majority of Galway's facilities and attractions are within a 5/10 mins walking radius. Eyre Square is also known as John F Kennedy Memorial Park. President Kennedy visited Galway in 1963 and gave a speech at Eyre Square and the park was named in his honor in 1965. However, Eyre Square remains the populist choice. Civic occasions like the St. Patrick's Day Parade and the annual Christmas Market are centred on Eyre Square. It is also a very popular meeting place for young and old.
Food
This restaurant is renowned for the quality of its lunches and dinners. If you have been duly impressed by the food, the restaurant has its own cookery book for purchase.
97 locals recommend
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long WalkThis restaurant is renowned for the quality of its lunches and dinners. If you have been duly impressed by the food, the restaurant has its own cookery book for purchase.
This fish restaurant is renowned nationally for its fresh fish and chips. You can choose to eat in or out.
77 locals recommend
McDonagh's
22 Quay StThis fish restaurant is renowned nationally for its fresh fish and chips. You can choose to eat in or out.
This award winning pizzeria serves authentic woodfired pizzas and receives rave reviews from locals and tourists alike.
62 locals recommend
The Dough Bros
1 Middle StThis award winning pizzeria serves authentic woodfired pizzas and receives rave reviews from locals and tourists alike.
It has an excellent reputation for quality of food and has a unique ambience.
8 locals recommend
Italian Restaurant Galway - VENICE
11 Abbeygate Street LowerIt has an excellent reputation for quality of food and has a unique ambience.
Michelin Star Restaurant serving local cuisine, Irish, European, Asian, Vegetarian friendly and Vegan options.
11 locals recommend
Loam Restaurant
Fairgreen RoadMichelin Star Restaurant serving local cuisine, Irish, European, Asian, Vegetarian friendly and Vegan options.
Soul Cafe Galway
2 Headford RdServes delicious breakfasts and lunches.
Arts and Culture
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeTown Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse SquareSt. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Lombard StreetThis is a must for all book lovers and is one of my favorite shops in Galway. There are books on every imaginable topic and loads of bargains! 5 mins from the apartment.
49 locals recommend
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Middle StreetThis is a must for all book lovers and is one of my favorite shops in Galway. There are books on every imaginable topic and loads of bargains! 5 mins from the apartment.
Nature
he Claddagh is one of the great beauty spots on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is a good starting point for a walk/run along a rugged coastal path which leads to Salthill and its famed beaches. Hundreds of swans gather on Claddagh Quay and it is a local tradition for children to feed the swans. Claddagh Quay is on the doorstep of the apartment complex and is the cover photo for this listing (2 mins).
34 locals recommend
The Claddagh
he Claddagh is one of the great beauty spots on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is a good starting point for a walk/run along a rugged coastal path which leads to Salthill and its famed beaches. Hundreds of swans gather on Claddagh Quay and it is a local tradition for children to feed the swans. Claddagh Quay is on the doorstep of the apartment complex and is the cover photo for this listing (2 mins).
Connemara National Park
Salthill Prom