Galway

Tucked between the River Corrib and Galway Bay, Galway is a place whose character is shaped by the meeting of a fast-flowing river, an Atlantic harbour and Ireland’s west-coast weather. The Corrib runs from Lough Corrib through the city before reaching the bay, while the waterside Spanish Arch recalls Galway’s walled port and trading past. Streets around the Latin Quarter bring together independent pubs, bookshops and restaurants, with traditional Irish music an audible part of many evenings. Across the river mouth, the Claddagh preserves the identity of a former fishing village and is closely associated with the Claddagh ring. Galway also hosts the annual Galway International Arts Festival. Discover how Galway belongs to Connacht’s Atlantic coast by browsing webcams nearby.

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