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Population:600, 000
Currency:1 Euro = 100 cents
Opening hours:Shops are open Monday-Friday9.00-18.00. Some largerdepartment stores stay open lateonce or twice a week and a fewhours on Sundays.
Internet:www.galway.iewww.irelandwest.iewww.irelandnorthwest.iewww.galwayeast.com
Newspapers:Galway Magazine (available fromthe Galway Tourist Office)The Connacht TribuneThe Irish IndependentThe Irish Times
Emergency numbers:999Ireland also has a dedicatedtourist emergency number:1800 661 771
Tourist information:Galway Tourist OfficeTel. +353-91-537 700
GALWAYPUBLISHING DATE: 2009-03-09 | COUNTRY CODE: IEContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps
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GALWAYGalway and Western Ireland is the perfect place for aromantic holiday drive. Here you can sample small townfriendliness, rugged coastlines and barren mountains. Youcan stay in striking castles or in small cosy country inns. Formore action stay some nights in Galway, which has asurprisingly vital nightlife thanks to its university and manystudents.
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THE CITY #THECITY#
When the Irish say the west they are notnormally refering to all of western Ireland,just the area west of Shannon River. Thisregion is considered the most Celtic, orIrish, of all Ireland’s regions.
Most of the others have at some pointbeen occupied or influenced by the Vikings,Normans, Scots or the British, who did notleave Ireland until in the 1900s.
It is really only the city of Galway that hasbeen Anglified; the rest of the west hasretained much of its Irish culture, asregards both when it comes to traditionsand outlook on life. Unfortunately the Irishlanguage is fighting a losing battle againstEnglish; it is only in some areas that it isstill widely spoken.
Galway in itself is a fairly small town onthe River Corrib. It has the charm of aprovincial town but also surprising vitalityand contemporary nightlife thanks to itsuniversity. In addition to the dance clubs ofthe student scene, there are many pubsfeaturing live Irish folk music.
The countryside is very beautiful: the wildinlands of Connemaras, the rocks ofMoher, the ragged coastline and smalltowns like Cleggan. There are also severalinteresting islands, like the Arran Islands.Scheduled ferries can reach many of these.
DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#
Céide FieldsThis Stone Age field system is one of themost significant megalithic monuments inEurope. It consists of house foundationsand field walls, all remains of a 5000-year-old village. Céide Fields is fivemiles west of Ballycastle in County Sligo.
Phone: +353 (0)96 43325Internet: www.heritageireland.ie
Killary HarborDespite its name, Killary Harbor is not aharbour but a fjord that reaches 10 milesinland. The dark waters and the steepmountainsides are impressive. To see moreof the area, catch a boat tour fromLeenane at the base of the fjord.
KnockWestern Ireland has two Catholic pilgrimsites. Croagh Patrick is the mountaintopwhere Saint Patrick fasted and prayed for40 days and nights. The other is the smalltown of Knock. In 1879 fifteen villagerssaw the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph andSaint John, and since then millions havemade the pilgrimage here.
Phone: +353 (0)94 93 88 100Internet: www.knock-shrine.ie
Saint Nicholas Collegiate ChurchThis is the largest medieval parish churchin Ireland. Built in 1320, it is said to havereceived a visit by Christopher Columbus,who prayed here in 1477.
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Address: Lombard Street, Galway
EATING #EATING#
Even though the area around Galway iswild and rugged, there are many high-classrestaurants. This is thanks to acombination of increased tourism and agrowing interest all over Ireland for goodfood. There are many village pubs, castlehotels and small restaurants well worth adetour for their cuisine and beautifullocation.
Drimcong HouseGerry Galvin is one of Ireland’s premierchefs and his quaint little restaurantDrimcong House outside Galway, is one ofthe best in the country. Dine on the lambrisotto, duck with lentil stew, and the hotseafood gateau with a wild garlic sauce.
Address: Moycullen, just outside GalwayPhone: +353 (0)91 55 51 15
Ballinalacken CastleThis well renowned inn lies among cliffs, agreen valley, meadows and the ruins of a17th century castle. Deep-fried goatscheese with basil, beetroot carpaccio andlamb with red onion marmalade androsemary sauce are all on the menu. Openmid April till October.
Address: R477 Coastal Road, 2 miles from the coastal village ofDoolinPhone: +353 (0)65 7074025Internet: www.ballinalackencastle.com
The SheebeenHomely country pub with straw roof, nice
staff and a grand view of Clew Bay. Themenu offers both gourmet and simplerdining options. Try the mussels, oysters, orsomething else from the ocean outside thefront door.
Address: Rosbeg, outside of WestportPhone: +353 (0)98 26 528
CarrigannThis country hotel is best described assimple and charming, with exquisite food.It is
only two minutes by foot fromLisdoonvarna. The kitchen serves excitingcombinations of scallops, black pudding,and potato blinis with mustard sauce. OpenMarch-October.
Address: Carrigann Road. outside LisdoonvarnaPhone: +353 (0)65 707 4036Internet: www.gateway-to-the-burren.com
Mcdonagh´s Fish Shop And SeafoodBarMcDonagh´s is a Galway classic frequentedby tourists and locals alike. Extensivemenu and several different fish and chipsvarieties.
Address: 22 Quay Street, GalwayPhone: +353 (0)91 565 001
Moran’s Of The WeirA must for oyster lovers. Indulge in thelocal Clarinbridge variety, and have a pintof stout with them, the Irish way.
Address: Kilcolgan, south of GalwayPhone: +353 (0)91 796 113
Creative CuisineA restaurant with a pretentious name butan ambitious menu. Try the fresh crabmillefeuille and the Irish Brie crostinis.
Address: Kirwan’s Lane in GalwayPhone: +353 (0)91 568 266
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CAFÉS #CAFES#
It’s hard to find cafes in the countrysideand in the smaller towns, let alone goodones. It´s completely different in the largercities, especially in Galway, where the cafelatte trend has arrived. Here are two goodGalway cafes:
Java’sOn weekends Java’s is the place to be for alate breakfast along with the morningpapers or indeed to recover after ashopping spree. On the menu are hotchicken sandwich, the double-deckerJavanormous and the Furbo Special – abagel filled with pesto, sun dried tomatoes,and cream cheese.
Address: Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway
Mocha BeansA small popular place that fills up quickly.Mocha Beans is very particular about theircoffee, and roast it them-selves.
Address: 2 Cross Street, GalwayInternet: www.mochabeans.com
Tigh NeachtainOrder a pint of Guinness, grab a stool andenjoy. Tigh Neachtain is probably the mostfamous music pub in Galway. Theperformances can go on for hours, almostlike a relay race between the musicians.
Address: 17 Cross Street, Galway
Cottage BarCottage Bar is Tigh Neachtain’s main
competitor, offering younger, and possiblybetter, musicians.
Address: 76 Lower Salthill, Galway
Crane´sSweet little pub with good live music.Sundays are best, that’s when the masterof the tin whistle, Seán Ryan, comes bywith his flute.
Address: 2 Sea Road, Galway
BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#
In the smaller towns and villages thenightlife ends at 23.00 when the pubsclose. Even though some guests will keepthe ruckus going a bit longer all the wayhome. Thanks to the university, Galwayhas a fairly vital and varied nightlife. Asalways, ask around for tips on the mosthappening nightspots.
CubaA bit of a hybrid, that transforms late atnight from a cafe and bar into the CubaClub.
Address: Prospect Hill, Center, GalwayInternet: www.cuba.ie
GpoMany students dance the night away atthis popular nightspot.
Address: Eglinton Street, GalwayInternet: www.gpo.ie
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SHOPPING #SHOPPING#
The shopping experience in westernIreland is primarily focused on organicallygrown food and local handicrafts. Galwayand other towns have good antiques andvintage shops.
Twice As NiceTwice as Nice has a good selection ofvintage fashions, a mix of old and newclothes. They also sell linen and lace.
Address: 5 Quay Street, Galway
O’reilly/turpinO’Reilly/Turpin has a good selection ofmodern and traditional knits, ceramics andother handicraft.
Address: Bridge Street, Westport
Royal Tara China Visitor Centre.Royal Tara is the leading manufacturer ofporcelain in Ireland. Good bargains can befound in the outlet store and a Georgiantearoom offers afternoon tea.
Address: Tara Hall, Mervue outside Galway
The Connemara HamperThe Connemara Hamper is a good place tosample products from many of Ireland’ssmall, independent food producers. Pâtés,salmon, handmade chocolate, and best ofall – the farmhouse cheeses.
Address: Market Street, Clifden
SLEEPING #SLEEPING#
Few places in the world have as many bed& breakfasts as western Ireland. Everyvillage has a handful of them. Despite this,it can be hard to find accommodationduring the high season in July and August.Those who prefer to stay in a hotel havemany castle and manor hotels to chooseform. Here are three of them:
EXCLUSIVESt CleransThis twelve-room luxury hotel is the formerhome of Hollywood movie director JohnHuston. The interiors have a personaltouch, and feature many antiques. One ofthe rooms is called the Anjelica Suite. Thisis where Huston’s daughter, actressAnjelica Huston, used to sit and paint.
Address: Craughwell, outside GalwayPhone: +353 (0)91 846 737Internet: www.stclerans.com
Ardilaun HouseA beautiful 19th century house on a treelined suburban street. Rooms with evennumbers on the upper floor have viewsover Galway Bay.
Address: Taylor’s Hill, GalwayPhone: +353 (0)91 521 433Internet: www.ardilaunhousehotel.ie
Abbeyglen Castle HotelThis romantic castle hotel has it all.Striking surroundings (The Twelve BensMountains), a Victorian garden completewith a waterfall, grand old trees, halls withdark wooden panelling – plus a tennis
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court and swimming pool.
Please also refer to the restaurant sectionof this guide. Both Ballinalacken Castle andCarrigann offer accommodation.
Address: Sky Road, ClifdenPhone: +353 95 22 832Internet: www.abbeyglen.ie
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
AirportGalway Airport is just three and a halfmiles from central Galway. Taxis are theonly way to get to the city, and theycharge approximately €15. KnockInternational Airport is north of Galwayand primarily serves Catholic pilgrims andRyanair. A fleet of taxis drive passengersto western Ireland for €1 per kilometre(0.6 mile).For more information visit
Internet: www.galwayairport.com
Public transportThere are five bus routes within Galway,with departures scheduled every 12minutes. For more information visit
Phone: +353 (0)91 860 814Internet: www.citydirectgalway.com
TaxiExecutive Travel Service offers visitorsmore than a regular taxi would, but ischeaper than hiring a chauffeur or rentalcar.
The airport is mainly served by O’ToolTaxis Ltd. Some of them accommodate upto eight people.
Phone: +353 (0)91 844 678 +353 (0)87 243 2600Internet: www.exts.ie
PostThe Irish postal service is called An Post.The Galway Post Office is openMonday-Saturday 9.00-17.30.
Address: 3 Eglington Street
Pharmacies091-564 134
091-569 090
091-751 852
Dentists091-562 932
091-564 782
091-582 722
TelephoneCountry code: +353
Area code: 091
Electricity220v/ 50 Hz and with 3 pin plugs, so anadapter is needed.
Northern island is 230/240v/50Hz
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