Getting to Galway
Sitting on the edge of Europe on the rugged west coast of Ireland, Galway is situated 209km (130 miles) west of Dublin (just a 2.5 hour drive), 90km north of Shannon, 85km south of Mayo and 157km north of Cork.
Where to Stay
This Galway International Arts Festival, plan the perfect stay in Galway for you, your budget and your needs.
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.
Galway 2020
In 2020, Galway, the home of Galway International Arts Festival, is European Capital of Culture.