I've been to Galway 3 times in the last 15 years, in 1990, 2001 and 2005.
In 1990 we were on an Interrail trip to Ireland and as everybody tried to convice us that we shouldn't miss Galway we went here. Back then we slept in a "rabbit cage" hostel, hung around Shop Street all day and basically did nothing but to wait for the daily pint in the pub at night.
In 2001 I only stayed here for one night on a road trip along the coast. We got a little shopping done here and had a nice dinner and a few drinks.
In 2005 I came along with my colleagues for our annual company trip. We stayed here for 3 nights but explored the area more than the town itself. Of course we hit the pubs every night but I didn't even have time to go to a supermarket before flying home again.
The main attraction of Galway is definitely the nightlife. The pubs in the city centre are packed and everybody - no matter if tourist or local - is enjoying the beers, the music and the atmosphere.
In 2005 I was here during the busiest weekend of the year with the arts festival being on and the racing week just about to start. Oh my god, Quay street was so packed, you could hardly move - even at 2 in the morning!
My favourite aspect of Galway, however, is that there's music everywhere. The pedestrianised streets in the city centre are full of buskers all day and night. I still remember that this was my first impression in 1990 - I liked that there was music everywhere! And I still love it.
- Pros:Great nighlife, music everywhere
- Cons:Not much to do during the day - go and explore the area!
- In a nutshell:Perfect base to explore Connemara or The Burren
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In 2002 my brother Andrew Ryan was the Day manager there, in total he spent 5 years working in McSwiggans. Great People, Great Food, Great Drink, and Great memories. Kevin A. Ryan
Definitely agree on the Corrib banks being the nicest part of Galway :-)) As for music pubs, Monroe's Tavern and of course the famed Roisin Dubh are also worth checking out :-))
Fabulous updates here. Brings back memories of my days in this quaint village in the mid 90's. :o)
nice pics of Galway!
So where have the travelogues disappeared..? Somehow I got the feeling that I love Galway a whole lot more than you...
fantastic pix and good info
wonderful page and travelogues
I love the aran islands, well done!
great page and pics
pubs you say so exactly my place
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