Guidebook for Galway

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Guidebook for Galway

Food Scene

Finnegans is the ideal place to go for home cooked Irish cusine from Irish Stew, to Shepherds Pie and classic Bacon and Cabbage,its is frequented by the locals for its tasty food and good value.if you want to start your day right go for the all day Irish Breakfast with Irish soda bread and washed down with a large pot of Irish Tea or Coffee
It is a restaurant loved by local for its traditional Irish dishes such as Bacon and Cabbage,Irish stew, Shepards pie and all day breakfast to name a few,and most dishes are under 10 euros,its based on Quay street and if you have to wait for a table you will find it was worth the wait.
Riordan's
7 Quay St
It is a restaurant loved by local for its traditional Irish dishes such as Bacon and Cabbage,Irish stew, Shepards pie and all day breakfast to name a few,and most dishes are under 10 euros,its based on Quay street and if you have to wait for a table you will find it was worth the wait.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tig Colli is the home of Irish Music in Galway it is busy but thats because its music is so good and you may meet some of Irelands Irish music stars who often play in Tig Collis to rehearse their new music,Guinness flows and the Craic is mighty
The best traditional music bar in Galway with music throughout the day it may be busy at night but its worth going in and their beers are not as expensive as other bars in the area
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Tig Coili
Mainguard Street
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The best traditional music bar in Galway with music throughout the day it may be busy at night but its worth going in and their beers are not as expensive as other bars in the area
great atmosphere and friendly staff ,good food served all day and live music and DJs provide evening entertainment
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The Dail Bar
42-44 Middle St
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great atmosphere and friendly staff ,good food served all day and live music and DJs provide evening entertainment

Sightseeing

the walls of old Galway from the 13th century ,free entrance
Hall of the Red Earl
Druid Lane
the walls of old Galway from the 13th century ,free entrance

Shopping

Irish food produce and art made by locals.
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The Latin Quarter
22 High St
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Irish food produce and art made by locals.
A mixture of Traditional Pubs,Shops and restaurants in this area which will always be peppered with Buskers playing traditional music or dancers Tapping out a beat to an Irish Jig you will want to join in, beside Saint Nicholas Church in the Centre on Saturdays wander around the Galway Market with its Arts, Crafts and Food outlets it starts early on Saturday morning when locals are up early to get the pick from the Fish Market or freshly baked bread and cakes from the different Bakers Stalls, the Market finishes about 5pm or maybe 6pm depending on how cold the weather is.
Eyre Square
Eyre Square
A mixture of Traditional Pubs,Shops and restaurants in this area which will always be peppered with Buskers playing traditional music or dancers Tapping out a beat to an Irish Jig you will want to join in, beside Saint Nicholas Church in the Centre on Saturdays wander around the Galway Market with its Arts, Crafts and Food outlets it starts early on Saturday morning when locals are up early to get the pick from the Fish Market or freshly baked bread and cakes from the different Bakers Stalls, the Market finishes about 5pm or maybe 6pm depending on how cold the weather is.

Neighbourhoods

The Claddagh area is one of the oldest areas in Galway opening out to the famous Galway Bay and stroll along the Old Long Walk made famous with Steve Earls Galway girl,a small fishing Port were you can see the Famous Galway Hooker boats set sail
Claddagh Quay
Claddagh Quay
The Claddagh area is one of the oldest areas in Galway opening out to the famous Galway Bay and stroll along the Old Long Walk made famous with Steve Earls Galway girl,a small fishing Port were you can see the Famous Galway Hooker boats set sail