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Dela - delicious brunch and great atmosphere Dough Bros - really tasty pizza!
Latin Quarter
Plan to be flexible - we loved walking around the Latin Quarter, seeing the Spanish Arch and Claddagh. There are great playgrounds all over and people were so friendly to our toddler at all the restaurants we visited.
Visited Galway in October
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
O'Grady's on the Pier. We had a fabulous dinner there after our photo shoot. Thank you, Vanessa, for recommending! So so good!
Connemara, Sky Road, Clifden, our photo shoot with Vanessa
Stay at St Judes in Salt Hill...Ita and Tony are lovely and the house is beautiful.
We loved staying at the Glenlo Abbey Estates. The service is amazing and the property is beautiful.
Having studied abroad in Galway (and been back many times), a drink + trad music at the Crane is a must. Kai for dinner, Ard Bia for brunch, and the soup at Food for Thought are all can't-miss.
Visited Galway in July
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
The Crane Bar for trad sessions. The Quays, Kings Head and Taaffes all were a lot of fun.
We did a free tour in Galway and it was a great way to see the city and learn about its history. We drove out to Kylemore Abbey and enjoyed wandering along Shop Street.
We took walks along the river to get the kids energy out! We also choose to stay in downtown so it was easy to come and go.
Visited Galway in July
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
Flaggy Shore Oyster shucking class was perfect! It was small enough to ask questions, see up close, etc., and the person leading was so knowledgeable and friendly. Plus-- lots of ridiculously fresh oysters to eat, and they paired it with a bottle of wine. HIGHLY recommend! (Located in Flaggy Shore)
You have to go to Tig Chioli while in Galway for that authentic Irish pub experience. A delicious dinner can be had at Brasserie on the Corner.
Walking is the key so not to miss anything near Quay St.
I was celebrating my birthday! Took time to do something for me and doing all the things I wanted to do and see.
The Galway City Distillery, fantastic drinks with an amazing ambiance/vibe!!
We loved The Dough Bros pizza!! Amazing pizza and fun location.
Visited Galway in March
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
We loved Tig Choili, it was a fun pub experience with local music. The bar was always crowded so you know it is a good time!
There are lots of great shops and restaurants in the town area, we loved walking around and taking it all in. We did a couple day trips out of Galway, including Connemara National Park and the Burren and Cliffs of Moher.
I think it totally depends on what age your children are based on the ease of traveling. Our son is about 2 1/2 and I think for this age routine is fairly important, which is hard to stick to in my opinion when traveling to a place like Europe when you are constantly on the move and trying to see multiple sights and landmarks. Bring or have lots of snacks they are familiar with, bring a stuffed animal or security/comfort item, bring new toys/activity items on the airplane they haven't seen before. We also had a kids tablet with downloaded movies and shows/videos. Lastly, give yourself some grace! It is hard to travel with kids, but we ultimately enjoyed our experience and will have lasting memories.
Visited Galway in November
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
Garavan's was perfect!! We did a whiskey tasting and the staff there were so friendly and knowledgable.
We enjoyed everything about Galway. The only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer.
Be willing to go to places you normally wouldn't go and soak in the beauty of the culture and the people.
Visited Galway in October
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
Finnegans! Best vegetable soup in town
We had the best food at Quay Street Kitchen and the bar across the street had live music that we got to enjoy while eating outside.
Just pick a bar to hang out in and enjoy the ambiance.
Visited Galway in September
Photo Shoot Location: Claddagh and Spanish Arch
Dingle and Galway are absolute must sees. Such beautiful and unique cities that were such a treat to visit and enjoy. In Dingle make sure you venture outside of downtown to walk along the beach to the lighthouse. In Galway make sure to go to the back beergarden of Oconnel's!
Get a bike for the Aran Islands - so worth it!
Book Alanna as your photographer and visit Kai for lunch—they served the most beautiful lunch!
It’s fun to search for hidden treasures in the Galway Market outside St. Nicholas’s Church (a medieval church worth a visit itself). Local artists sell great original pieces and there some amazing antique shops just around the corner as well.
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