32 Ways To Enjoy Galway Like A Local
- Immerse Yourself In Galway City Culture At The Black Gate Theatre
- Discover The Multitude Of Beaches
- Explore The Many Market Towns & Fishing Villages Dotted Around The County
- Enjoy A Pint Of The Black Stuff In Taaffes
- Roadtrip Around Connemara
- Go To An Intimate Gig In One Of The Many Live Music Venues & Pubs
- Meet People From Every Walk Of Life
- Explore The West End’s Nightlife After Dark
- Visit The Aran Islands & Listen To The Native Tongue
- Book A Table At Rúibín Bar & Restaurant
- Kick The Wall In Salthill
- Sup On A Pint Of Guinness At The Porterhouse in Oranmore
- Enjoy A Traditional Music Session In The Local Pubs
- Discover Castles & Walled Gardens in Peaceful Portumna
- Hang Out At The Spanish Arch When The Sun Is Shining
- Headbang At A Gig In Sally Longs (Sally’s!) – Galway City’s Only Rock Bar
- Devour Galway Oysters At Moran’s Oyster Cottage Kilcolgan
- Head Down To The Galway City Market
- Stroll Around Shop Street & Listen To The Buskers
- Pile Into The Roisin Dubh Photo Booth On A Night Out
- Enjoy A Game Of Pool & A Great Pint In Jim Pete’s Bar Glenamaddy
- Taste The Fish & Chips In McDonagh’s
- Discover A Musical Or Literary Gem at Bell, Book & Candle
- Go For Amazing Cocktails In Buddha Bar
- Visit Coole Park & The Kiltartan Gregory Museum
- Pick Up A Book At Kenny’s Bookshop
- Adventure At Wildlands
- Grab A Burger At BóTOWN
- Spot The Galway Hookers Sailing Around Galway Bay At Rinville Park
- Take A Scenic Stroll Around The Long Walk & The Claddagh
- 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
- Use Galway As A Base For Day Trips To West Clare & Connemara
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