Galway

GALWAY

For parking see Galway cathedral note

Eyre Square

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Notes: John F. Kennedy Memorial Park

Quaint shops, smallest museum in Europe

Location: Dominic St and Quay St
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Lynch’s castle

Location: Corner of Shop Street and Abbeygate Street
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Website: http://www.galwayonline.com/sights/lynchc.html
Notes: was the historic home of Galway's most powerful family. A                                                           magnificent limestone building, it is an excellent example of the Irish                                                     Gothic style

Monroe’s tavern

Location: Dominick Street
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Website: http://www.monroes.ie
Notes: Good place for live music and drink

Salmon Weir bridge

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Galway cathedral

Location: West bank of the River Corrib, a little north and west of                                                             the city centre
Parking: A pay-per-hour car park is in operation in the Cathedral                                                               grounds between 08:30 and 19:00; parking is free on Sundays. The                                                          City Council operates a pay-per-day car park in Cathedal Square,                                                       immediately to the south of the Cathedral
Price/hours: 08:30 until 18:30
Website: http://www.galwaycathedral.ie
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Tig coili – pub playing Irish music

Location: Mainguard street
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Salthill prom

Location: Minutes from the Galway City Centre
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Notes: Overlooking Galway Bay with bars, restaurants and hotels

Cooke’s thatch bar – good Guinness – see sheet.

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Thomas Dillon’s Claddagh Gold

Location: 1 Quay St, Galway
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Website: http://www.claddaghring.ie
Notes: Oldest producer of Claddagh rings (two hands holding heart)

Saturday market

Location: Gates of St Nicholas’ Church on Market St
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