Galway
EUROPE · FIESTA · MUSIC TOWN
A small west-coast city that is essentially a permanent festival, with the wild Atlantic starting at the end of the street.
The plan
Quay Street session-hopping
The Latin Quarter's pubs run live trad most nights — Tigh Neachtain and Tig Cóilí.
The Long Walk & Claddagh
Painted houses along the water, swans, and the ring's home village.
Connemara day
Bog, mountain and the Kylemore Abbey view — Ireland's wildest beautiful drive.
Getting there
Fly into
Shannon (SNN) 90 minutes away, or Dublin (DUB) plus a 2.5-hour bus/train.
From the airport
Direct Citylink and GoBus coaches run Dublin airport to Galway.
Getting around
Entirely walkable; buses and tours for Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher.
When to go
Best time to go
May–Jun & Sep
Cheapest months
Nov–Mar
Priciest & busiest
Jul (festivals & races) & Aug
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