My girlfriend and I took a tour with Galway Walking Tours recently even though they were out of season. Aside from the usual historical info we were delighted to get plenty of funny stories about Galway events and characters.

galwaytours.ie
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Fountain in Eyre Square

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On our latest visit to the west of Ireland my son and I decided we would try accommodation at a couple of Irish tourist hostels.

Our main motives were to save a little bit on money and the notion that we might increase our chances of meeting interesting fellow travellers.

Unfortunately after staying at two "hostels" in Galway and Ennis respectively, we have come to the conclusion that Irish hostels are neither cheap or particularly friendly places to stay on holiday.

One of the hostels we stayed at was not even properly cleaned and at both facilities were variously nonexistent, broken, unserviceable or at an extra charge and not as advertised.

We had an infinitely better experience in every way with standard B&Bs, and my tip would be to use these in preference to hostels and, unless money is no object, many provincial Irish hotels.

Irish Hostels National site. And www.hostelworld.com

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Throughout Ireland people of all ages and occupations prepare for the Galway races with a fervour that is almost religious in its intensity.

Budgets are planned, holidays are arranged, and business is scheduled to conform with the sacrosanct dates of the annual week-long festival.

Ballybrit, about 5km from Galway. Shuttle bus services are provided during race week.
www.galwayraces.com/
www.carrentalzone.com/galway-race.html

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A comprehensive guide to the pubs and clubs of Galway city, featuring reviews, photos and video.

www.galwaycitypubguide.com

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