Things to Do in Townparks, Galway

Eyre Square and Shop Street are just a short walk away, surrounded by lively pubs, restaurants, and shops. The area is known for its festivals and cultural events, with the Spanish Arch and Galway Cathedral nearby.

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An Taibhdhearc - Amharclann Náisiúnta na GaeilgeTheater
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Top things to do in Townparks

Galway Cathedral
★ 4.6 · 6.4k
Cathedral★
Modern and airy, green-domed, renaissance-style Catholic cathedral, with a mosaic of JF Kennedy.
Mon
8:30 AM – 9 PM
Tue–Fri
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 7 PM
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An Taibhdhearc - Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge
★ 4.7 · 150
Theater★
National Irish language theatre
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Galway Arts Festival Venues
Themed Experience★
Theatres, galleries, streets, and temporary venues that transform the city during summer arts season.
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Galway City Museum
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Museum★
Small displays of documents, photographs, memorabilia and medieval artefacts chronicling urban life.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Eyre Square
Plaza★
Central square by the rail and bus stations, a practical meeting point and gateway into Shop Street.
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Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church
★ 4.6 · 720
Church★
Large, 14th-century Anglican Episcopal church visited by Oliver Cromwell and Christopher Columbus.
Mon–Tue
10 AM – 6 PM
Wed
12 PM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
1 PM – 5 PM
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Spanish Arch & Galway City Museum
★ 4.2 · 6.5k
Museum★
Added to the 16th-century walls in the 18th century, this archway provides access to Spanish Parade.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Latin Quarter & Quay Street
★ 4.7 · 1.7k
Historic Landmark★
Pub, restaurant, music, and shopping corridor through the old core, busiest in summer and festival periods.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Eyre Square Shopping Centre
★ 4.4 · 7.0k
Shopping Mall
A central hub in Galway City, offering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and locals.
Mon–Wed
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Thu–Fri
8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 7 PM
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Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
★ 4.9 · 1.5k
Bookstore
Charlie Byrne's is a bookshop located in the Cornstore Mall on Middle Street in Galway, close to Shop Street and the Augustinian Church. As of 2019, it reportedly contained more than 100,000 new and used books. It is a popular venue for…
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 6 PM
Fri
9 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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Corrib Princess river cruises
★ 4.7 · 398
Boat Tour
Corrib Princess is a 157-seat river boat that sails from Woodhead Quay, east bank of the river just above the weir, for 90-min cruises up the Corrib into the lough.
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Amber Gift Shop
★ 4.8 · 102
Specialty Store
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Townparks

Aniar
Michelin ★
Irish· €100+
'Aniar' means 'from the west' and indeed the local area is a key inspiration for both the 'back-to-nature' cooking and the chic, moody décor here. The micro-seasonal menus are finalised based on the day's locally sourced produce, which is…
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat
4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun
Closed
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O'Connell's Bar
★ 4.7 · 2.8k
Irish Pub· €10–20
A bar in the heart of Eyre Square celebrating community, food, and the vibrant heartbeat of Galway City.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Esquires - The Organic Coffee Co (Eyre Sq, Galway)
★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Coffee Shop· €10–20
A coffee shop on Eyre Square offering an all-day menu with gluten-free options and comfortable seating for guests.
Mon–Thu
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Fri
7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 4 PM
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Pascal - Coffee & Pancake House (Lower Abbeygate Street)
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Breakfast· €10–20
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