2018 Galway Shopping and Dining Guide
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Culture<br />
From <strong>Galway</strong> City Museum<br />
to the <strong>Galway</strong> Arts Centre,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the many intimate<br />
theatres <strong>and</strong> venues around<br />
the city, you’ll never be short<br />
of culture in <strong>Galway</strong>. Festivals<br />
of literature, film, theatre<br />
<strong>and</strong> the arts never cease to<br />
entertain <strong>and</strong> delight locals<br />
<strong>and</strong> tourists alike. Home<br />
to the spectacular Macnas<br />
Performance Company, The<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> International Arts<br />
Festival, <strong>and</strong> a calendar that<br />
is literally jam-packed with<br />
festivals, you will be spoilt<br />
for cultural choice in <strong>Galway</strong>.<br />
Sport<br />
If it’s sport you’re after, <strong>Galway</strong><br />
is home to the outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
Connacht Rugby Team. The<br />
professional team competes<br />
in both the Guinness PRO12<br />
<strong>and</strong> the European Champions<br />
Cup. The Sportsground is just<br />
a short walk from the city <strong>and</strong><br />
the atmosphere of a game in the<br />
stadium is electric.<br />
Language<br />
Always happy to help <strong>and</strong> with<br />
a real love of conversation,<br />
Galwegians are the largest<br />
concentration of Irish speakers<br />
in Irel<strong>and</strong>. If you are looking<br />
to pick up cúpla focal (a few<br />
words), then the locals will<br />
surely encourage your interest.<br />
History<br />
From Lynch’s Castle to the<br />
iconic <strong>and</strong> breathtaking <strong>Galway</strong><br />
Cathedral, our medieval city is<br />
full to the brim of history. Make<br />
use of the many walking <strong>and</strong> bus<br />
tours to fully underst<strong>and</strong> the<br />
depth of character synonymous<br />
with <strong>Galway</strong>.<br />
Explore<br />
Great things come in small<br />
packages. Everything you will<br />
need is within walking distance<br />
in our little city. Me<strong>and</strong>er<br />
through cobbled <strong>and</strong> winding<br />
streets off the beaten track <strong>and</strong><br />
find hidden gems to remember<br />
forever. The picturesque Long<br />
Walk, situated by the Claddagh,<br />
is the perfect place to relax after<br />
a day of shopping <strong>and</strong> exploring.<br />
Market<br />
If you are visiting over the<br />
weekend then you simply must<br />
visit the <strong>Galway</strong> Market. The<br />
famous thoroughfare, located<br />
on Church Lane, offers an array<br />
of fresh food as well as locally<br />
produced arts <strong>and</strong> crafts.<br />
Nightlife<br />
Accredited with a Purple Flag<br />
highlighting <strong>Galway</strong> as a safe<br />
city, the atmosphere truly<br />
comes alive at night. Lively<br />
pubs, restaurants <strong>and</strong> hotels are<br />
filled with bustling <strong>and</strong> cheerful<br />
crowds — the perfect way to<br />
socialise in <strong>Galway</strong>.
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