• The Browne Doorway - Begin your exploration in Eyre Square, where you’ll be introduced to Galway and its rich history. Discover the stories of JFK’s visit, the writer Pádraic Ó Conaire, and freedom fighter Liam Mellows. Eyre Square is a hub of connections to renowned figures and authors.
• Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue - Capture a memorable photo with Oscar Wilde and his esteemed friend Eduard. Learn about Wilde’s significant impact on Irish literature.
• Lynch’s Castle - Uncover the tale of Galway’s most influential political family and the dramatic rescue of a child by a Barbary macaque. Explore the ties to the Fitzgeralds of Kildare.
• The Lynch Memorial - Visit the Lynch Memorial Window for a darker narrative. Delve into the origins of the terms “Lynched,” “Lynching,” and “Lynch Mob,” and discover the link to Che Guevara, a prominent figure in Argentina and Cuba.
• Nora Barnacle House Museum - Explore the home of Nora Barnacle, James Joyce’s wife. Learn about their meeting on June 16, 1904, and the beginnings of Bloomsday.
• Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Established in 1320 on the site of a Knight Templar Church, St. Nicholas Collegiate Church is Galway’s oldest active parish church. Hear about its connections to Adam Byrne (Crusader), Christopher Columbus, and Robert O’Hara-Burke.
• Kirwan’s Lane - Stroll through Kirwan’s Lane, home to the Kirwan Lane Theatre, where Humanity Dick and Wolfe Tone entertained audiences with their plays.
• Druid Theatre - Founded in 1975 by Garry Hynes, Mick Lally, and Siobhan McKenna, the Druid Theatre is the only Irish theatre to have won a Tony Award. Discover the success story of Ireland’s premier theatre.
• Naughton’s Pub (Tigh Neachtain) - Uncover the tales behind this historic pub on Cross Street. Originally owned by Richard Martin, an eccentric landowner, theatre owner, and animal rights advocate, Naughton’s is a must-visit on this journey.
• Thomas Dillon’s Claddagh Gold - Discover the romantic story that inspired the world-famous Claddagh Ring and visit the home of the world’s smallest Claddagh Ring.
• The King’s Head - Explore a building with over 800 years of history. If its walls could speak, they would recount the execution of Charles I of England by Col. Stubbers and his aide Dean, who claimed ‘The King’s Head.’
• An Taibhdhearc - Located in the medieval heart of the city, An Taibhdhearc is Ireland’s national Irish Language Theatre. Learn about its founding, its founder, and Walter Macken, a local Galway writer who served as a director here.
• Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop - Marvel at the delightful Charlie Byrne’s bookstore, established in the late 1980s by Charlie Byrne. It has been celebrated as Ireland’s best independent bookshop for many years. This treasure trove of old and new books invites hours of browsing.

• Galway City Maps
• Professional Tour Guides
• A fully guided tour

• Food and drink.
• Inside Visits (if any).
• Gratuities (optional).

Wander through the enchanting streets of Galway and delve into the city’s abundant poetry, literature, and theatre heritage, linked to some of the most renowned figures in Ireland and beyond. Meander along the medieval streets and find the Druid Theatre, the proud home of the Tony Award. If the walls of this historic city could speak, it would forever change your perception of the town.

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