32 Ways To Enjoy Galway Like A Local

  1. Immerse Yourself In Galway City Culture At The Black Gate Theatre
  2. Discover The Multitude Of Beaches
  3. Explore The Many Market Towns & Fishing Villages Dotted Around The County
  4. Enjoy A Pint Of The Black Stuff In Taaffes 
  5. Roadtrip Around Connemara
  6. Go To An Intimate Gig In One Of The Many Live Music Venues & Pubs
  7. Meet People From Every Walk Of Life
  8. Explore The West End’s Nightlife After Dark
  9. Visit The Aran Islands & Listen To The Native Tongue
  10. Book A Table At Rúibín Bar & Restaurant 
  11. Kick The Wall In Salthill
  12. Sup On A Pint Of Guinness At The Porterhouse in Oranmore
  13. Enjoy A Traditional Music Session In The Local Pubs
  14. Discover Castles & Walled Gardens in Peaceful Portumna
  15. Hang Out At The Spanish Arch When The Sun Is Shining
  16. Headbang At A Gig In Sally Longs (Sally’s!) – Galway City’s Only Rock Bar 
  17. Devour Galway Oysters At Moran’s Oyster Cottage Kilcolgan
  18. Head Down To The Galway City Market
  19. Stroll Around Shop Street & Listen To The Buskers
  20.  Pile Into The Roisin Dubh Photo Booth On A Night Out
  21. Enjoy A Game Of Pool & A Great Pint In Jim Pete’s Bar Glenamaddy 
  22. Taste The Fish & Chips In McDonagh’s
  23. Discover A Musical Or Literary Gem at Bell, Book & Candle
  24. Go For Amazing Cocktails In Buddha Bar
  25. Visit Coole Park & The Kiltartan Gregory Museum
  26. Pick Up A Book At Kenny’s Bookshop
  27. Adventure At Wildlands
  28. Grab A Burger At BóTOWN
  29. Spot The Galway Hookers Sailing Around Galway Bay At Rinville Park
  30. Take A Scenic Stroll Around The Long Walk & The Claddagh 
  31. Head To A Local Festival – St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Galway Food Festival, Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Galway Film Fleadh, Galway International Arts Festival, Galway Comedy Festival Macnas Halloween Parade, Galway Christmas Market
  32. Use Galway As A Base For Day Trips To West Clare & Connemara 
32 Ways To Enjoy Galway Like A Local On Your Next Visit

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