Galway
About 2 hr 30 min by train from Dublin
A bohemian harbor city with music pubs, a gateway to Connemara and the Aran Islands.
Why locals go
The music-and-pub weekend out west.
Visiting Dublin?
At 2 hr 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Dublin for your flight home.
What to book
- Aran Islands ferry
- Connemara tour
- Cliffs of Moher tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset on Salthill Promenade
- Oysters and live music
With friends
- Pub crawl on Quay Street
- Bike Inis Mór
When to go
Year-round, arts festival in July.