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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