Galway City , Ireland

Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the fifth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. Located on the west coast of Ireland, the city’s hub is 18th-century Eyre Square, a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and traditional pubs that often offer live Irish folk music. 

Galway is famed as Ireland's Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every July, Galway hosts the Galway Arts Festival which is known for its famous Macnas parade.

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Dining

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Dining

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