County Galway boasts lively cultural traditions like no other place – we’d argue it’s one of, if not THE, most traditional place in Ireland. And, the city’s vibrant arts scene makes Galway home to some of the country’s best-known festivals.

Take leisurely walks around the Latin Quarter in the daytime when streets become packed with colorful shops selling virtually everything under the sun as various street entertainers try hard to entertain passersby. We promise you can spend all day in the Latin Quarter and not get bored. Do not leave before visiting Galway City Museum, which takes you back into medieval times, showing how this ancient town has grown.