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Galway City Streets

Once described as the “Venice of the West” by the famous Irish poet W.B Yeats , Galway City is world renowned for its friendly people and welcoming atmosphere. With charming narrow city streets, plenty of shopping and its lively nightlife, it is a mix of culture, traditional Irish music and family activities that helps to create the perfect getaway. One of the more well known streets in Galway City, Quay Street, is a rich unique blend of food, music, history, ambience and more.

Sample the city’s many culinary delights in an array of cafés, bistros and restaurants that use the best of local ingredients , Mc Donagh’s comes highly recommended for fish and chips! . Galway Food Tours  is a culinary walking tour that helps you discover the producers, chocolatiers and brewers that help make Galway a food haven.

The pub scene in Galway is second to none and  the possibilities for a night out  are endless. Whether you’re after a quiet night out with friends or family ,  traditional Irish music or a night out dancing until the early hours there is a bar for everything!

Galway City is a vibrant , bohemian city that’s steeped in history. With market stalls, historic sites and winding streets Galway has surprises and treasures around every corner and is one of Ireland’s most loved destinations.