9 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty), The Great Western Greenway (in Westport) and The Farmyard (in Corofin). Spend the 27th (Fri) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. Spend the 28th (Sat) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. There's still lots to do: stroll through Cliffs of Moher, soothe aching muscles at Lahinch Yoga Studio, relax in the rural setting at Joyce Country Sheepdogs, and browse the range of quality goods at OMG Zhivago.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In January, daytime highs in Galway are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.