If you fancy a trip away to the west of Ireland, but don’t want to spend too much of your hard earned cash, then check out our Galway hotel deals. Weekend and midweek breaks are available all year round at amazing rates. Read on for more information on our Galway hotels special offers. We, at GoIreland.com have just launched our new Value Breaks products, which are on offer in Galway and right throughout Ireland. 2 people can stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel for 2 nights (breakfast included) …
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If County Galway is your destination of choice in 2010, then take out your diary and note some of the leading festivals and events taking place. We pick some of the top events, which you really should not miss. Galway Arts Festival, The International Rally, Tedfest… you really will be spoiled for choice.    Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2010; 05 Feb-07 Feb (provisional) Billed to be as successful as the 2009 event, the Galway International Rally 2010 will feature some of Irish motor sport’s leading personalities. Also attracting entrants …
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From 12th October-18th October, Galway will the setting for the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children. Gather the kids and head west for what is sure to be a fun-packed week of arts and entertainment…   Devoted exclusively to children and families, the Baboro week long annual festival is sure to be another hit with local and international visitors alike. The programme, which varies from year to year, aims to underline the importance of the arts for young people and their families. A  Baboro programme was first produced by the Galway Arts Festival back …
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Galway is located on the stunning west coast of Ireland and plays host to one of Ireland’s biggest sporting events each year – The Galway Races.  The Galway Races is an event not to miss and is one of the most famed race meetings in the world. Showcasing the very best in horse racing, glamour, style, entertainment and fun, a trip to the Galway Races is a must.  For further details please read on… The Summer Festival Meeting kicks off at Ballybrit Race Course with the following racing itinerary: Handicap – …
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The Galway International Oyster Festival is a food festival held annually in Galway during the month of September.  This festival is one of Ireland’s most celebrated festivals and will be celebrating its 55th year this September! For further details on this wonderful oyster festival please read on… From Thursday 24th September to Sunday 27th September 2009, Galway City will come even more to life with the famous and world-renowned Galway International Oyster Festival.  It is the month of September when oysters are in season and what better way to celebrate …
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The Galway Arts Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors to its annual festivities. With over 500 performers last year, festival goers are looking forward to July for a jam-packed fortnight of theatre, dance, music, literature and comedy. Have a look at our guide for more information… The Galway Arts Festival takes place from July 13th to July 26th, 2009.This is an unusual festival, as participants are first of all invited to submit a CD or DVD, along with reviews, and financial costs to the Festival Artistic Director. He will then choose …
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Rock Royalty, the Eagles will play Pearse Stadium, Galway on the 2nd of July in what many fans will consider a warm-up for the Dublin gig. With only two of the founding members remaining, the Eagles are still a force to be reckoned with and can pack concert venues worldwide. On the night look forward to hearing classics that set the Eagles on the road to rock super stardom, and also tracks from the latest album. Please read our brief article for more information… THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED In …
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Visitors to Galway city and the surrounding areas will no doubt realize just how close they are to the famous Aran Islands and head off for a day of exploring. Pick your appropriate method of transport and you are basically set to experience the life of an islander on Inis Mór, Inis Meáin or Inis Oirr. So let the adventure begin… There are a few ways of getting to the Aran Islands. Probably the most popular at the moment is via car from Galway city to Rossaveal Harbour. This journey …
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Galway, like any major city, has more than its fair share of pubs. Choosing one very much depends on whether you’d like to either go for that quiet drink or to fall in on a music session or obligatory sing song! We’ve put together a list of what we think are Galway’s most historical pubs, many of which host traditional Irish music sessions. Also take a look at Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 2 The CraneSea Road, Galway City The Crane is a well-known traditional Irish pub with Irish music …
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As a follow on to our article Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 1, here are the next 5 historical galway pubs. Also take a look at Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 1 Rabbitts23 Forster Street, Galway City Murty Rabbitt’s bar was founded in 1872 – it ties in with a bit of America’s history too as it is claimed the pub was purchased with money from the San Francisco Gold Rush. Cormac O’Coineen came back from the States, his pockets laden down with money. His first venture was …
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