Galway ( GAWL-way; Irish: Gaillimh, pronounced [ˈɡalÌ Ê²Éªvʲ]) is a city in the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, which is the county town of County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the sixth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 83,456.
Located near an earlier settlement, Galway grew around a fortification built by the King of Connacht in 1124. A municipal charter in 1484 allowed citizens of the by then walled city to form a council and mayoralty. Controlled largely by a group of merchant families, the Tribes of Galway, the city grew into a trading port. Following a period of decline, as of the 21st century, Galway is a tourist destination known for festivals and events including the Galway Arts Festival.
Wonderful visitors centre..sit back and enjoy the movie about the Claddagh ring and watch the jeweller making these rings... a must see when visiting Galway.
Maureen O'HalloranJan 5, 2018
Such a lovely visitor centre in the middle of Galway city, so much to see and learn about, with very reasonable prices!! I Recommend for all families visiting Galway!
Rebecca ConnollyJan 7, 2018
Jen KeeneApr 25, 2018
Wonderful visitors centre..sit back and enjoy the movie about the Claddagh ring and watch the jeweller making these rings... a must see when visiting Galway.
Maureen O'HalloranJan 5, 2018
Such a lovely visitor centre in the middle of Galway city, so much to see and learn about, with very reasonable prices!! I Recommend for all families visiting Galway!
Rebecca ConnollyJan 7, 2018
Jen KeeneApr 25, 2018
Wonderful visitors centre..sit back and enjoy the movie about the Claddagh ring and watch the jeweller making these rings... a must see when visiting Galway.
Maureen O'HalloranJan 5, 2018
Such a lovely visitor centre in the middle of Galway city, so much to see and learn about, with very reasonable prices!! I Recommend for all families visiting Galway!
Rebecca ConnollyJan 7, 2018
Jen KeeneApr 25, 2018
Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |