Galway is one of the most popular destinations in Ireland and for good reasons. Visit Galway Cityand you will find a vibrant, modern city that is always diverse and never dull. The newly renovated Eyre Square in the heart of the Galway is a great focal from which to explore the city.

Galway City has excellent shopping, dinging, entertainment, culture and accommodation and is home to several major international festivals each year. The city is easily explored on foot and the atmosphere is always friendly and relaxing.

Galway is famous for the Galway Races which are held every summer in Ballybrit and the city is also proud to host a stopover in 2009 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009. The race staretd in Alicaante in October 2008 and stopped in only eleven ports during the nine months it took to complete the race. The race stopped over in Galway in June 2009.

Make a date to visit Galway in 2009. It is a unique and enjoyable experience and the combination of history, music, culture, shops, restaurants, festivals, theatre and tradition will ensure your stay is a memorable one.