5 days in Galway Itinerary

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

Take a break from the city and head to Salthill Beaches and Belleek Castle Museum. Get some cultural insight at Thomond Park Stadium and Michael Davitt Museum. Explore Galway's surroundings by going to Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus), Royal Abbey of Cong (in Cong) and Dog's Bay Beach (in Roundstone). There's still lots to do: experience rural life at Joyce Country Sheepdogs, make a trip to Tyrone House, stop by Foxford Woollen Mills & Visitor Centre, and walk around Coole Park Nature Reserve.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Galway day trip tool.

If you are flying in from Uruguay, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.