Galway, the fifth largest city in Ireland, is the major hub for visitors to West Ireland. The city has a multicultural vibrance and therefore is also known as “The city of the Tribes”. Galway is also known as a scenic getaway with a fabulous nightlife and charming pedestrianized streets with various pubs and cafes. According the 2011 census the city has a population of 75 414 people. What to see / do
- Galway Cathedral – One of the largest and most dominating buildings in Galway.
- Galway City Museum – Exhibitions focusing on the medieval town.
- Spanish Arch – A 16th century bastion
- St. Nicholas Church – The largest medieval parish church in Ireland.
- Lynch’s Castle – Formerly owned by the fourteen tribes which ruled the city centuries ago.
- Salmon Weir Bridge – The bridge crosses the Corrib from the cathedral to the courthouse.
- Galway Arts Festival – A celebration of the performing and visual arts in July every year.
- Galway Loves Theatre
- Roundstone Summer Festival – A festival of music, fun, laughter and games for all ages.
- Clarenbridge Oyster Festival – Great festival filled with good food, drinks, music and entertainment.
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