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Things To Do in and around Galway City

Galway City

Galway is nicknamed Ireland's Cultural Heart (Croí Cultúrtha na hÉireann) and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every July, Galway hosts the Galway Arts Festival which is known for it's famous Macnas Parade.

Major squares in the city include Eyre Square (aka - John F. Kennedy Square), in the centre of the city; and Spanish Parade, next to the Spanish Arch.

A 2008 poll ranked Galway as the 42nd best tourist destination in the world, or 14th in Europe and 2nd in Ireland (behind Dingle). It was ranked ahead of all European capitals except Edinburgh, and many traditional tourist destinations (such as Venice).

Galway Bay

Galway Bay is a large bay / sea loch on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south. Galway city is located on the northeast side of the bay. It is about 50 kilometres (30 miles) long and from 10 to 30 kilometres (7 to 20 miles) in breadth.  

Galway Bay

Salthill

Salthill is a seaside suburb of Galway city in the province of Connacht in Galway City. This Galway suburb attracts many tourists all year-round. There is a 2km long promenade, locally known as the Prom, overlooking Galway Bay with bars, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Salthill is Galway's largest and oldest suburb.

Eyre Square Galway

Eyre Square (Irish: An Fhaiche Mhór) is an inner-city public park in Galway, Ireland. The park is within the city centre, adjoining the nearby shopping area of Williams Street and Shop Street. The park is rectangular in shape and the West side of the Square was pedestrianised in 2006

Eyre Square Galway

 Local Amenities:

Salthill beach - beautiful white, sandy beach
Shopping - A great variety of shops
Restaurants - An array of top quality restaurants
Pubs - Plenty of different public houses to choose from with great atmoshere and music
Cinema - multiplex cinema
Galway Bay Golf Club - 18 hole links course with club-house
Abundance of Outdoor activites - including, surfing, fishing, walking, horse-riding, sailing, sea-trips and much more.