Nightlife & the Arts in County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands
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Nightlife & the Arts in Galway City
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Áras na nGael
Cross O'Brien Bridge and take the first left to find this Irish-speaking... |
Bars | Galway City |
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The Cellar
Considering the fact that this place offers live entertainment... |
Music Clubs | Galway City |
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The Crane Bar
There's traditional music from 9:30 most nights in a room above... |
Bars | Galway City |
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The Dáil Bar
While it looks traditional with its dark-wood decor, the Dáil... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Druid Theatre Company
Esteemed for its adventurous and accomplished productions, the... |
Theater | Galway City |
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Fibber Magees
Late night hotspot in town center, slogan "cheap drinks and loud... |
Bars | Galway City |
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The Front Door
A lively spot for the twentysomethings, the Front Door has four... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Halo Nightclub
This sophisticated spot for dressy over-23-year-olds has live... |
Galway City | |
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Kenny's Gallery
Take the Ballybrit bus (or a 15-minute walk) from the city center... |
Art Galleries | Galway City |
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King's Head
You can usually find a session after about 9 pm at this local... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Macnas
An internationally renowned, roving Galway-based troupe of performance... |
Theater | Galway City |
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McSwiggan's
A huge Galway City place, McSwiggans has everything from church... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Monroe's
A large and sociable pub, Monroe's has traditional music nightly... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Norman Villa Gallery
Reflecting a passion for modern Irish art, this gallery exhibits... |
Art Galleries | Galway City |
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NUI Galway
The art gallery at University College has a number of intriguing... |
Art Galleries | Galway City |
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The Quays
For many people the quintessential Galway bar is The Quays, a... |
Bars | Galway City |
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The Róisín Dubh
A legend in its own right and a serious venue for emerging rock... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Sally Longs
For late-night sounds heard from the comfort of your own table... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Taaffe's
In the midst of the shopping district, Taaffe's is very busy... |
Bars | Galway City |
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An Taibhdhearc Theatre
Founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál Mac Liammóir... |
Theater | Galway City |
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Tigh Coílí Bar
Up-and-coming young musicians play at this cozy bar in traditional... |
Bars | Galway City |
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Tigh Neachtain
If you're looking for the place to check out the quintessential... |
Bars | Galway City |
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