Double Bedroom - City Center in front of the Docks

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Right on the pulse of the city's vibrant heartbeat, close to the many fine restaurants and local retailers, this cosy apartment still offers a quiet haven away from the buzz of the streets. Quay Street, Cross Street and Shop Street are right on you doorstep, for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Also, nearby is the historic Spanish Arch, City Museum, and world famous Druid Theatre, validating Galway City's selection as The European Capital of Culture 2020.

Galway City - Began as a small fishing village centred on the estuary of the River Corrib, a river traditionally called Abhainn Na Gaillimhe (The Galway River) after Galvia, a mythological princess is said to have drowned in this waters. There is vibrancy to the friendly university city, which many delight in, and few forget. Music, festivals, horse racing, pubs, restaurants, shops, theatres and most of all Galway people,
combine to create an atmosphere you will want to return to again and again.

The Claddagh Village - A visit to Galway
City just isn't complete without a stroll through the Claddagh seafront on the bank opposite the Spanish Arch. The thatched cottages which were once home to the city's fisherman and their families are long gone, but the black hulls of currachs, Galway Hookers and Púcáns still contrast with the white swans of the Claddagh Basin. Nearby is the Dominican Church and its treasure, the 17th century wooden statue known as 'Our Lady of Galway'. The world famous Claddagh ring owes it's origins to this area of Galway.

The Spanish Arch - In front of Spanish Arch is an open quayside area where once French and Spanish galleons docked with cargoes of wines, silks and other cargo. Later his area was a fish market where local boatmen sold their catch in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Local legend also has it that the Spanish Arch was the last point of land contact for Christopher Columbus prior to discovering America. The Columbus Sculpture was presented to the city of Galway by the City of Genoa on the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America.

Getting around
If you're arriving into the city by train or bus and you'd just like to explore, there will be virtually no need for you to take a cab at all! The apartment is in the heart of town. There are bus tours nearby that will take you to the world-famous Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Connemara, and beyond! With the Harbour only a 1-minute walk away, the beautiful Aran Islands are also an option. There is a regular bus service available to both Dublin and Shannon Airports, when you wish to continue your onward journey.