A Day in Galway

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After another nice breakfast at the B&B, we hopped on the Hop On Hop Off bus and rode around, to see what was what and quickly made friends with the driver. It was raining most of the time so we stayed under cover on the top level. Rode a bit later in the day and got some shots in the afternoon when clearer.

went to the Sweater shop near the Spanish Arch; lots from which to choose. All available on the website, of course. Something to be said for buying them IN Ireland? Shipped home (“for free”) which helps you buy more!

Went to McDonagh’s, recommended by every guidebook, for the fish and chips. The place opened at noon and, when we arrived at about ten after, was packed. Quick service; Mike had the oysters and I had onion rings in place of chips. All very good, as was the atmosphere.

We wandered on up the Latin Quarter, stopped for a beer here and there, and scoped out possible dinner spots. Rode the bus around again and got off up at Eyre Square. Had great dinner at An Pucan, and headed on up to the B&B. Walked past it and found a greyhound racing/rugby arena!

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Photos

Latin Quarter
Mike’s back in grey sweater

Spanish Arch
“The most underwhelming tourist site in Galway”. Near the City Museum and on the edge of the river. Had originally been four arches; many imports were from Spain. A portion of the wall was destroyed by a tsunami caused by the 1755 earthquake in Portugal.

Arches
The left one is the Spanish Arch; the right one has a wall behind it and is called the Blind Arch.
The Spanish Arch provides access to the Long Walk.

The Long Walk
Mentioned in the original poem; ed Sheeran made the video for his Galway Girl song there

Mike and the Galway Girl
Her lap is very shiny from so many people sitting on it. Mike stuck to holding her hand and chatting with her.

Salt Hill
Vacation hotspot. Very popular Promenade along the beach.

Ladies Beach
From when women were not allowed to dive

Diving platform
Cold or warm, rain or shine, folks will be there.