Eyre Square Centre: Athy (Eyre Square)
Eyre square is the focal point of Galway city. It is where the last remains of the historic city hall is. There also are statues and a fountain which resembles the sails of a Galway hooker. Throughout the summer season Eyre square is bustling with activity and is an ideal location to people watch and enjoy the summer sun. the large grass area is used for small concerts and activities throughout day and night. Eyre Square is surrounded by some of Galways longest standing Hotels and Bars and to one corner is the Bus Station. Just off Eyre Square is a large shopping centre.
Town Hall Theatre: Skerrett (Woodquay)
Galways town Hall located almost riverside and once a court house with majestic stone columns and cobblestonned forcourt, it plays host to a variety of live performance and art house film, and there is something on almost every night. It has hosted many national and international plays and is a focal point of both the film fleadh and the galway arts festival.
Corrib River Walkway: French (Waterside)
A quarter-mile path from the Salmon Weir Bridge to Wolfe Tone Bridge, with a former millcourse waterway on the east, and the Corrib River on the west.The walk takes you down towards the claddagh and west galway towards the foot of the river corrib and provides a scenic route with many wild flowers, past the cathedral, and in sight of anglers, fisherman, canoers. The river is controlled by a dam and can get high ..
Spanish Arch: Morris (Long Walk)
The Spanish Arche is an area at the foot of the Claddgah wehre the Corrib meets the sea. It traditionally was fish market. The Claddagh is an irish word for strand and is traditionally where the Galway Hooker boats would dock with turf , fish and animals.
Blake’s Castle: Blake (Quay Street)
Blakes castle is part of the front of Jurys hotel. It was a prison until early 19th century Blake’s Castle is now incorporated into the front of Jury’s Hotel. The founder of
Red Earl’s Lane (Quay Street)
Quay st is a bustling café area with a charming setting and great for people watching. With a number of walkers and passers by it is where you will fins a great meal, great bars, and a vibrant atmosphere
Tigh Neachtain’s Martyn: (Cross Street)
One of Galway’s best known and most frequented pubs, Tigh Neachtain’s is very popular with locals and visitors alike.
St Nicholas’s Church: Darcy (Market Street)
St Nicholas’ Church was completed about 1324, and is the oldest parish church still in use in the west of Ireland. It has been used by all the Tribes in its early history, Nowadays the site hosts the weekly Saturday market where all kinds of goods including food, clothing and domestic goods are sold.
Lynch’s Castle: Lynch (Lower Abbeygate Street)
A famous castle located in the middle of shop st. Now a bank is formally was the residence of the lynch’s tribe.
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Walking the Prom is one of the best activities to do in Galway City. Reputably one of the longest in Europe the promenade takes you from Galway City to the village of Salthill. Walking the prom is a daily ritual for many people whilst many locals swim daily at the top of the prom name black rock. Here, there is a diving board and facilities. During the summer the beaches along the prom are ideal for swimming and relaxing. Many people also fish from the prom. Most just enjoy the nature splendid view of Galway Bay.
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Golf
Galway City & County offer several top class golfing facilities, ranging from inland parkland courses to the traditional links courses. Just two minutes away is the Galway City Golf club, whereas a five minute drive takes you to Bearna and Gleno Abbey courses. A twenty minute drive takes in Galway Bay and Athenry courses.
Golf Courses in Galway City
Inishmore House
tel: +353 91 582639 fax: +353 91 589311
Galway Golf Range and Pro Shop
tel: +353 91 526737 fax: +353 91 528200
Glenlo Abbey Golf Club
tel: +353 91 526666 fax: +353 91 527800
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
tel: +353 91 526666 fax: +353 91 527800
Golf Style
tel: +353 91 758962 fax: +353 91 758963
Murphy Sweeny Golf School
tel: +353 91 519698 fax: +353 91 519699
Taylors Hill Pitch and Putt
tel: +353 91 523695
Wallace Don Golf Shop
tel: +353 91 523038 fax: +353 91 527632
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