Visit Galway

Named #4 in Lonely Planet's Top Cities in 2020, one of ‘Ireland’s most charming cities’ by The New York Times, Galway charms thousands of international visitors each year.

Join us for Galway International Arts Festival, 14-27 July 2025.

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Discover Galway

Known as the City of the Tribes, Galway sits perched on the roaring River Corrib overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way touring route along Ireland’s western seaboard.

Mountains

Getting to Galway

It’s never been easier to get to Galway. Conveniently located at the edge of Europe, there are any number of ways to get to the city depending on where you’re coming from. And, while the Wild Atlantic Way might seem wonderfully rugged and remote, Galway is actually only 194km from Dublin, 80km from Shannon Airport, 80km south of Mayo and Knock Airport and 195km north of Cork.

The Dean Where To Stay

Where to Stay

This Galway International Arts Festival, plan the perfect stay in Galway for you, your budget and your needs.

<p>Connemara Derryclare Lough Photo By Chaosheng Zhang</p>

Wild Atlantic Way

A haven of heritage, Galway is at the very heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,500km touring route along the West coast of Ireland.

Check out Galway International Arts Festival 2025 and plan your trip around the beautiful West of Ireland.