Most travelers say, Galway is the liveliest City after Dublin. In fact, it has everything a major cosmopolitan City has to offer, but in a more relaxed laid back atmosphere. The City is renowned for its thriving Irish Theatre, arts, music and culture scene and Galway plays host to a number of Internationally renowned festivals throughout the year.

From Galway you can arrange a trip to the Aran islands, three small islands just off the coast.

In comparison, Galway is like the San Francisco of Ireland. Art is everywhere, music happens constantly in the pubs and all over the downtown area around the pedestrian friendly Shop St. Stop for a few moments and soak up the music form all the buskers, it could very well change your outlook on life.

Don't forget to cross the River Corrib into Claddagh, the birthplace of the now famous ring, there are some great pubs and the Roisin Dubh (Black Rose) is there one of the best, if not the best live music venues in all of Ireland.

Take time to walk the Salt Hill Promenade and take in the lovely sea views.