G-G-G-GALWAY!
The bohemian capital of Ireland, where locals pronounce ‘s’ with the sound of a ‘shhh’.
Shure it’s almost as if they’re saying: “Will you be quiet, before the resht of the country finds out how amazing the city is.”
We’re sorry, but it’s time for us to break the news. With thanks to Corona, here are seven reasons why Galway is the best city in Ireland.
A cultural hotspot
Barely a week goes by without some sort of event happening in Galway; the Arts Festival, the Film Fleadh and the Theatre Festival are just some of the great events happening in the city.
Clip via Galway International Arts Festival
Galway people
The City of the Tribes is famed for friendly locals and visitors who never leave because they fall in love with the place.
Steve Earle didn’t write a song called ‘The Mayo Girl’, now did he?
Clip via James Duffy
Something for all the sporting enthusiasts
Connacht are top of the Pro12, Galway City are flying in the Premier Division, the Galway hurlers are All-Ireland challengers and the Galway Races is one of the highlights of the Irish racing calendar.
If you’re a sports fan, Galway is the place to be.
Clip via PRO12 Rugby
Foodies are in for a treat
Galway’s oysters are famous throughout the world, but there’s so much more to the West’s cuisine than just seafood.
Take a stroll through the Latin Quarter and you’re sure to find something to suit even the most eclectic of tastes.
Cross Street, Galway looking mighty pretty. Pic: Nathan Wynne pic.twitter.com/sJNLsmEN8x
— Galway Latin Quarter (@GalwayLatinQtr) April 24, 2016
The city’s market is unique and fascinating.
From hand-knitted scarves to stone fireplaces; you just don’t know what you’ll find in the Galway Market and that’s why we love it.
Beautiful Saturday in #Galway city centre with the market in full swing & Pride parade on the way. pic.twitter.com/oVhIRVpaAL
— Galway City Council (@GalwayCityCo) August 23, 2014
Music is everywhere
It’s impossible to walk through Galway without hearing traditional and contemporary music flood out from its pubs and clubs.
It’s not just the pubs and clubs that boast an amazing music scene; great busking is synonymous with Galway city.
Clip via p1nkm0nkeys
A great place to party
It’s not one of Ireland’s top stag and hen destinations for nothing.
If you want a night out that you’ll not forget in a hurry, then there’s nowhere better.
Who is joining us for pub crawl tonight? Just book at reception in Dublin or Galway! Party!!! pic.twitter.com/P8fb7AWpDh
— Barnacles Hostels (@BarnaclesHostel) April 1, 2016
We’re going to be in the city with the Corona Sunset Sessions on May 26. It will be a night full of great music, tasty food and epic music. You can grab your tickets for it here.
It’s going to be an evening you won’t forget.
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