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The Galway Jazz Festival presents a weekend of leading local, national and international jazz artists in a broad range of venues, throughout Galway City. Annually, the aim is to foster jazz as a contemporary art form in the West. Jazz admirers will have plenty to choose from in a line up that includes artists from Norway, The US, Germany, The UK and Italy and the best of Irish artists. Venues include The Crane Bar, Druid Theatre and St Nicholas' Church. Takes place in November.

Galway Tours is Galway Citys leading walking tour operator. Our knowledgeable local Guides will show you the History and Culture of this Vibrant Medieval City.

This newly refurbished hostel is directly facing the main train and bus station, with fantastic views of Eyre Square. It has a backpacker bar downstairs, providing the very best in massively discounted beers, cocktails, shots and meals. A complimentary light breakfast is provided between 6am and 10am. Bring your travel journal and swap email address' to keep in touch with your new friends.

Galway Sub Aqua Club is based at 14, Cross St. Galway. The club meets every Friday night in the clubhouse at 10.00pm. Regular club dives take place every Sunday all year round, and every Wednesday from April to October. The club takes on, and trains new members, every year in October. Situated on the west coast of Ireland, we have many top class dive sites within close driving distance.

The Galway Tour Company offer creative, fun and informative day tours to the most popular sites such as the Cliffs of Moher in The Burren, Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, but also travel to lesser known beautiful locations such as Cong village and Lisdoonvarna and Kilfenora. Based in Galway City they operate tours to protected landscapes and ecologically sensitive areas.

Designed by local hero Christy O'Connor Junior, Gort Golf Club presents a challenge to every golfer. With an impressive situation overlooking the Burren to the West, the Clare Hills to the East and Coole Park to the North, Gort presents 18 unique holes that require plenty of thought and strategy. Just 45 minutes drive from Shannon International Airport and only 30 minutes from Galway City.

Excellent parkland course that is centrally located in Salthill, just three miles from Galway City Centre. It has a magnificent new clubhouse which boasts panoramic views of Galway Bay and the Burren from its elevated site. The Club has a proud and distinguished history dating back to its inception in 1895.

One of Galway's finest hotels, dating back to 1740 and built by the Ffrench Family, one of Galway's Famous 14 Tribes who ruled the City for centuries. Set amidst 138 acres of parkland on the shores of Lough Corrib, beautifully appointed rooms and suites combine with wonderful food, a friendly bar, as well as a golf course and a very unusual restaurant. Fishing, boating and golf are just some of the charms of staying at Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Comprising an 18th century house and a separate abbey, the hotel has an air of understated elegance. A substantial collection of antiques combine with modern works of arts by local artists to create a stylish effect. But, the really unique aspect of this hotel is the Pullman Restaurant. A restored Pullman carriage, and star of the legendary film Murder on the Orient Express, has been transformed into a fusion restaurant. The country setting belies its close proximity to Galway City. You can go shopping in the morning and spend the afternoon shooting clays, fishing, or playing golf. End the day in the Oak Cellar Bar for lively conversation with the locals and spectacular views over looking Lough Corrib. Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.

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Galway Food Festival is an annual festival featuring an extensive five day programme of delicious food and fun family events. It takes place throughout Galway City over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.<br/><br/> The philosophy of the festival is to celebrate Galway as a good food destination, and to showcase artisan, seasonal and local produce. <br/><br/> The festival explores the international diversity and global character of Galway food and celebrates the Galway Food Diaspora. Over 75 restaurants, food outlets and food producers participate annually and the majority of events are free.<br/><br/>