On the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way, Galway City is where bohemian cool meets traditional culture. The city is a must-see when visiting Ireland with one of the liveliest pub scenes on the island, gastronomic gems and the best festivals from film to food, theatre, racing and the arts.
The city lives and breathes culture, and a stroll down Shop Street with its brightly coloured storefronts always reveals surprises from street performers and traditional music sessions to step in to. There's magic in the atmosphere strolling around this university city from the 16th century Spanish Arch to Eyre Square, Kirwan's Lane and St. Nicholas's Church with its connection to Christopher Columbus.
Galway is the home of the famous Claddagh ring and also the gateway to the wild beauty of the Connemara National Park and the Aran Islands, strongholds of the Irish language plus stunning nearby locations such as Killary Fjord, Letterkesh beach, Kylemore Abbey, Omey Island, the Renvyle Peninsula and Inisboffin.