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Explore the charming streets of Galway and discover the city's rich canon of poetry, literature, and theatre, including its connection with some of the most famous people in Ireland and the world. Stroll along the medieval-era streets and discover the location of the Druid Theatre the home of the Tony Award; if the walls of this majestic city could talk then the town will never be seen the same way again.
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Meeting and pickup
Located on the northern end of Eyre Square, the Browne Doorway is the ornate doorway that dominates the square. There is also a picture in the photo section to highlight what it looks like.
Finishing at Ireland's most popular bookshop that has been voted the best Independent Bookshop in Ireland for many years. This institution is where one can spend many happy hours browsing books and getting lost in books.
Itinerary
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1The Browne Doorway
Starting in Eyre Square our journey of discovery will introduce you to Galway and will situate you to where you are. It is here in Eyre Square that you will learn of the visit of JFK, the writer Pádraic Ó Conaire and Liam Mellows, the freedom fighter. Eyre Square has many connections for famous people and writers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
Come and have your picture taken with Oscar Wilde and his famous friend Eduard. Hear the story behind this giant of a man and his contribution to Irish Literature.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Lynch's Castle
Hear the story of the most influential family in Galway's political history and the rescue of the child by a Barbary macaque (Ape) and the connection with the Fitzgerald's of Kildare!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Lynch Memorial
Visit the Lynch Memorial Window where our visit will take a more sinister turn. Hear of the Ledged behind the meaning of Lynched, Lynching and Lynch Mob. Discover the connection with Argentina's and Cuba's most famous person - Che Guevara!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Nora Barnacle House Museum
See the home of Nora Barnacle - the wife of James Joyce. Here the story of how they met on the 16th June 1904 and the origin of Blooms Day!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Founded in 1320 on the grounds of a Knight Templar Church, St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is the oldest working parish church in Galway city. Hear of its connection to Adam Byrne (Crusader); Christopher Columbus and Robert O'Hara-Burke.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Kirwan's Lane
Come and walk along Kirwan's Lane the home of the Kirwan Lane Theatre where Humanity Dick and Wofltone staged their plays an entertained audiences.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Druid Theatre
Founded in 1975 by Garry Hynes, Mick Lally and Siobhan McKenna; the Druid Theatre, is the only Irish theatre that has won a Tony Award. Hear about this success story of the best theatre in Ireland.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Naughton's Pub (Tigh Neachtain)
Hear of stories behind this famous pub. Located on Cross Street, Naughtons has its place in history. Originally owned by Richard Martin, the eccentric landowner, theatre owner and animal rights activist. Naughtons is a must on this journey.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
Hear the story of the greatest love stroy that gave rise to the world famous Claddagh Ring and the home of the world smallest Claddagh Ring.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11The King's Head
Discover the building that stretches back over 800 years. If the walls of this building could talk it would share stories of the execution of Charles I of England at the hands of Col. Stubbers and his aid Dean who took 'The Kings Head'.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12An Taibhdhearc
Situated in the medieval heart of the city An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish Language Theatre for Ireland. Come and be introduced to when it was founded, its founder and Walter Macken, a local Galway writer who spent time here as a director.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Be amazed at the wonderful Charlie Byrne's bookstore which founded in the late 1980's by Charlie Byrne and has been voted as the best independent bookshop in Ireland for many years. It is a treasure trove of old and new and one can spend hours here just browsing.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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