Author Topic: Galway (Read 2722 times)

LiamG · « **on:** September 10, 2018, 06:53:44 pm »

Anyone on here been there before? Thinking of going there for mine n the missus joint birthday in November, Am i right in saying there is buses from dublin to Galway that take about 2 hours?

Also any recommendations for hotels?

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2018, 10:10:00 pm »

My sister has lived in Galway for several years - amazing place. Yet to see anywhere like it in Ireland for atmosphere and the people. I have visited quite a lot and stayed in a range of places from The G (5 Star) to The Huntsman Inn across the road, which is a hotel/restaurant but definitely a place of good value. It’s a lovely 10 minute walk along the laugh into the city centre. It has lots of gorgeous villages around the city centre - even staying somewhere beautiful like Oranmore which has its own pubs and restaurants and you can commute into town via train or bus.

There are busses from Dublin airport to Galway - easily accessible and frequent - have done the same journey a few times myself but a non-stop bus will be closer to 3 hours.

If hiring a car is an option, then that would be shorter. And would allow you to travel to places like the Cliffs of Moher, or taking a ferry to the Aran islands. Even visit Fr Teds house!

Shannon airport is closer to Galway - about 30 mins, and another option if you can get a flight to there. Shorter commute!

Definitely wouldn’t hesitate booking. Amazing place!

LiamG · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2018, 07:16:04 pm »

What's the difference in journey time from each airport to Galway?

I've booked the hotel anyway, Staying here https://www.eyresquarehotel.com looks decent! and was cheaper because its undergoing renovation but only from 9am-6pm, we will be out n about anyway!

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2018, 08:54:29 pm »

It’s an hour from Shannon airport to Galway. And about 3 from Dublin.

You’re right bang in the middle of everything there!

Sarge · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2018, 10:36:48 pm »

Was in Galway last week, hell of a town, hell of a town.

Sarge · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2018, 10:37:10 pm »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on September 11, 2018, 08:54:29 pm

It’s an hour from Shannon airport to Galway. And about 3 from Dublin.

You’re right bang in the middle of everything there!

I drove it in 1.45.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2018, 11:10:17 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on September 17, 2018, 10:37:10 pm

I drove it in 1.45.

WhoHe · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2018, 01:52:02 pm »

Couple of fellas I know went and loved it, mind you they said it was very expensive. Used to go to Ireland a lot at one time but haven't been in yonks due to the wife/kids being sun lovers.

Roady · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2018, 02:53:29 pm »

Love the place, for pubs etc it shits on Dublin, it's proper Ireland.

damomad · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2018, 04:56:12 pm »

No better place for a lads weekend away. Great pubs all within a short distance, some decent hotels about too. It has gotten a bit touristy but nowhere near as bad as Dublin...yet.

It's pretty much a straight road drive from Dublin, just over 2 hours.

Stayed at Flannerys last time, fine hotel. It's a taxi into town or a 20 odd minute walk, which seems a lot longer in the winter months and after too many Guinness.

LiamG · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2018, 06:37:56 pm »

Think i'm going to fly to shanon airport from manchester, stay in Galway for 2 nights then dublin for one night then get the ferry from there to holyhead!

Hotel for Galway is booked, i just need to sort out flights and/or ferry and hotel for Dublin

Noticed the christmas market is on when i'm going as well which is good to know!

Sarge · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2018, 07:04:26 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on September 20, 2018, 06:37:56 pm

Think i'm going to fly to shanon airport from manchester, stay in Galway for 2 nights then dublin for one night then get the ferry from there to holyhead!

Hotel for Galway is booked, i just need to sort out flights and/or ferry and hotel for Dublin

Noticed the christmas market is on when i'm going as well which is good to know!

Enjoy and the market is pretty good to be honest.

LiamG · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2018, 05:38:04 pm »

Is Eyre square the main drinking area in Galway? or is the whole of Galway like that haha

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2018, 11:32:17 am »

Quote from: LiamG on September 26, 2018, 05:38:04 pm

Is Eyre square the main drinking area in Galway? or is the whole of Galway like that haha

Quay Street is class - not far from Eyre Square.

Quay Street is a cobbled street, has lots of little pubs which tends to spill out onto the street so you get lots of people standing out on the street drinking in an evening. Creates a brilliant atmosphere.

McDonagh's is on Quay Street for fantastic fish and chips if you like fish and chips.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2018, 11:34:32 am »

Quote from: Sarge on September 17, 2018, 10:37:10 pm

I drove it in 1.45.

Hmm, didn't think it was that long. Google suggest 1hr 8mins. 50 mins probably takes me to my sisters, so the city centre is probably another 20 minutes.

Dublin Red · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2018, 01:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on September 27, 2018, 11:34:32 am

Hmm, didn't think it was that long. Google suggest 1hr 8mins. 50 mins probably takes me to my sisters, so the city centre is probably another 20 minutes.

Sarge would be talking about 1:45 from Dublin rather than Shannon.

Great pint in a pub called Garvey's almost opposite where your staying.

Sarge · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2018, 03:06:17 pm »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on September 27, 2018, 11:34:32 am

Hmm, didn't think it was that long. Google suggest 1hr 8mins. 50 mins probably takes me to my sisters, so the city centre is probably another 20 minutes.

From Lucan in Dublin I'm on the galway side, I wellied it and it took me that long.

Sarge · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2018, 03:06:59 pm »

Looks its a fucking class spot, try the Galway Hooker.

LiamG · « **Reply #18 on:** October 4, 2018, 06:40:07 pm »

Cheers everyone! Changed hotels now too, i had a £50 off letter from booking.com, so now staying in jurys inn which is right next to Quay street i believe!

Need recommendations for where to go for a birthday meal though, a decent steak house would be ideal

portRUSHred · « **Reply #19 on:** October 4, 2018, 09:25:55 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on October 4, 2018, 06:40:07 pm

Cheers everyone! Changed hotels now too, i had a £50 off letter from booking.com, so now staying in jurys inn which is right next to Quay street i believe!

Need recommendations for where to go for a birthday meal though, a decent steak house would be ideal

Martines

LiamG · « **Reply #20 on:** November 21, 2018, 06:17:28 pm »

Quote from: portRUSHred on October 4, 2018, 09:25:55 pm

Martines

Nice one cheers! will book it this weekend sometime

Going on monday! Can't wait

is there only one bus company in ireland? which one will i need from galway to dublin?

FlashGordon · « **Reply #21 on:** November 21, 2018, 06:21:46 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on November 21, 2018, 06:17:28 pm

Nice one cheers! will book it this weekend sometime

Going on monday! Can't wait

is there only one bus company in ireland? which one will i need from galway to dublin?

No there's a few, Citylink will almost definitely be cheaper than Bus Eireann.

LiamG · « **Reply #22 on:** November 21, 2018, 06:33:25 pm »

Quote from: Red85 on November 21, 2018, 06:21:46 pm

No there's a few, Citylink will almost definitely be cheaper than Bus Eireann.

does the city link have toilets on board?

FlashGordon · « **Reply #23 on:** November 21, 2018, 07:24:58 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on November 21, 2018, 06:33:25 pm

does the city link have toilets on board?

Yes, there should be. Should have Wifi as well and generally more comfort than Bus Eireann.

Sarge · « **Reply #24 on:** November 22, 2018, 10:41:09 pm »

Galway Hooker.

Gaaalllllway Hooooker.

LiamG · « **Reply #25 on:** November 28, 2018, 06:10:09 pm »

Well what an amazing beautiful little city! Had such a good time!

paulrazor · « **Reply #26 on:** November 29, 2018, 02:08:59 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on September 29, 2018, 03:06:59 pm

Looks its a fucking class spot, try the Galway Hooker.

Quote from: Sarge on November 22, 2018, 10:41:09 pm

Galway Hooker.

Gaaalllllway Hooooker.

its for his mrs birthday, not sure she would approve

FlashGordon · « **Reply #27 on:** November 29, 2018, 09:54:21 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on November 28, 2018, 06:10:09 pm

Well what an amazing beautiful little city! Had such a good time!

It's an unbelievable place, glad you enjoyed it.

Sarge · « **Reply #28 on:** December 2, 2018, 02:04:37 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on November 28, 2018, 06:10:09 pm

Well what an amazing beautiful little city! Had such a good time!

Yep glad you enjoyed it.

telekon · « **Reply #29 on:** December 3, 2018, 01:05:33 pm »

Lived there for a year. Wasn't able to embrace it. Not sure why. Possibly because I didn't like the job I had there coupled with the extreme privatization of health care and insurance. I felt alienated and out of place generally.

Roisin Dubh was a great place though and the landscape and nature in there area with Connemara, Connacht, Cliffs of Moher.