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Galway
Ireland · SNN
Irish music every night, and the Atlantic west beyond.
About
Galway is a city in County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 85,910.
Source: Wikipedia — Galway (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- live music · world class
- nightlife · world class
- dining · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan47°F16d wet
- Feb49°F17d wet
- Mar51°F16d wet
- Apr55°F13d wet
- May61°F14d wet
- Jun64°F17d wet
- Jul65°F17d wet
- Aug65°F19d wet
- Sep62°F17d wet
- Oct57°F18d wet
- Nov51°F16d wet
- Dec48°F18d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
The Irish Dance Experience in Galway, IrelandFrom $37 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Discover Connemara Tour by Electric Fat Tyre BikeFrom $231 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tour the Burren, Ireland - Cliffs of Moher & DoolinFrom $770 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Taste of Connemara Tour by Electric Fat Tyre BikeFrom $172 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Cliffs of Moher Tour Small Group from Galway, IrelandFrom $729 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tribe Gin School Masterclass in GalwayFrom $148 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Shannon Airport (SNN), about 40 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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