Images from Galway centre, I took on July 9th 2024. It was my first time in years I was in Galway. It was full of tourists, even though the weather was dull and showery. I only had my old Canon SX610 Powershot, so these images will not be the sharpest. Click on the photos to have a larger view of the images, if you wish. My favourite Image from all the Images from Galway City Centre is the busker, with the staffie dog. Let me know your favourite in the comments.
Flowers outside shops in Galway City
Bikes with Flowers
Ladies dressed with the same colours as the shop they are passing
Monuments Statues in Galway City Centre
Murals in Galway City Centre
Many of the murals are created by local and visiting artists during festivals like Galway International Arts Festival, giving the streets a constantly changing gallery feel. They often carry social or cultural messages, capturing everything from Irish heritage to contemporary issues.
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Buskers in Galway City Centre
Buskers are at the heart of Galway City’s character. Walk down Shop Street or Quay Street on any given day, and you’ll hear a mix of fiddles, guitars, drums, and voices filling the air. Music pours from every corner — traditional Irish ballads blend with indie covers, jazz riffs, and original songs from young artists finding their sound.
Pubs in Galway City Centre
The pubs in Galway City are more than places to drink — they’re the heartbeat of the town. From historic spots with stone walls and open fires to lively music bars where trad sessions spill into the street, each pub has its own character.
St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway City
St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, in the heart of Galway City, is the largest medieval parish church still in use in Ireland. Founded in 1320 and dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, it reflects Galway’s deep ties to the sea and its role as a thriving port in the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, it has witnessed the rise of the merchant “Tribes of Galway,” the turbulence of the Reformation, and even visits from figures like Christopher Columbus, who is said to have prayed there in 1477 before his transatlantic voyages. The church’s architecture blends Gothic features with later additions, and its weathered stone walls still bear the marks of time, including damage from Cromwellian soldiers in the 17th century. Today, it remains not only a place of worship but also a living monument to Galway’s rich cultural and civic history.
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Galway City Shopping Centre
