Galway is the capital of the West of Ireland. The streets and buildings of this ancient town have many interesting features, and its position on the edge of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) makes it the gateway to magnificent areas such as Connemara, Corrib country, and the Aran Islands. The city itself is a continuing centre of growth with its University, Institute of Technology, Theatres, Cathedral, Castle, Hotels, Docks, Industries as well as other interesting attractions.
Galway is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Visitors contribute a lot to the life of the city and are welcomed by Galwegians for doing so.
Visitors come to our shows, support our festivals, encourage our street artists and add a cosmopolitan feel to a wonderful city.
Galway returns the favours bestowed on it by visitors by making it easy to access information about the city, what's happening and where it's happening.
The tourist office recently moved and is now located in the Fair Green near the bus/rail station (see map).
A free newspaper which contains details of whats happening in the city The Galway Advertiser comes onto the streets every Thursday and its worth picking up a copy partcularly for up to the minute details about entertainment.
Recently, the city centre of Galway has been closed to traffic in order to allow for the enjoyment of the city's narrow shopping streets. Parking in Galway is best done in the multi-storey car parks which are marked on this map. if you park on the street you will need parking discs which allow you park for a certain period of time. This time period is street specific and is posted at each street junction.
Galway is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Visitors contribute a lot to the life of the city and are welcomed by Galwegians for doing so.
Visitors come to our shows, support our festivals, encourage our street artists and add a cosmopolitan feel to a wonderful city.
Galway returns the favours bestowed on it by visitors by making it easy to access information about the city, what's happening and where it's happening.
The tourist office recently moved and is now located in the Fair Green near the bus/rail station (see map).
A free newspaper which contains details of whats happening in the city The Galway Advertiser comes onto the streets every Thursday and its worth picking up a copy partcularly for up to the minute details about entertainment.
Recently, the city centre of Galway has been closed to traffic in order to allow for the enjoyment of the city's narrow shopping streets. Parking in Galway is best done in the multi-storey car parks which are marked on this map. if you park on the street you will need parking discs which allow you park for a certain period of time. This time period is street specific and is posted at each street junction.
