Car Hire Travels Through Galway

W ild but beautiful,                                               Galway is one of those        Things To See/Do in Galway:        cities that is guaranteed                                        to seduce all who visit. Renowned     Galway is famous for its           for its cultural charms and           festivals, which are held          easy-going pace, visitors to          throughout the calendar year       Galway will never be bored.           including Galway Oyster Festival,  What’s more, hiring a car in          Galway Arts Festival, Galway       Galway makes it possible to see       Races and Galway Film Fleadh.      both the traditional and the                                             modern aspects of the City of the     The rivers, hills and lakes of     Tribes. From the traditional          the surrounding countryside are    thatched cottages of Connemara to     just waiting to be explored by     the bright lights and buzz of the     hire car. Local natural            city centre, touring                  attractions include: Salthill      possibilities abound in Galway.       seaside resort, which is popular                                         for swimming, diving, sailing and  Galway City Mini Guide:               jet skiing. The Salmon Weir                                              Bridge is a popular spot with      The city of Galway is located on      local anglers and fishermen vying  Ireland’s west coast and is known     to catch an elusive Atlantic       nationwide as The City of the         salmon. The village of Claddagh    Tribes. The city is one of            is another top fishing draw.       Ireland’s most exciting centres       Nearby historic places worth       of cultural and creative              visiting include Athenry Castle,   activity, with many artists and       Kylemore Abbey, Clonfert           musicians making their home in        Cathedral and Clarinbridge.        the city and in the nearby            Another option is to make a        Gaelic-speaking Connemara             journey by ferry to the beautiful  countryside.                          and tranquil Aran Islands,         located just off the Galway           nightclubs. Tigh Neachtain’s on    coast.                                Quay Street offers traditional                                           music and warm welcomes, while     Eating                                Roisín Dubhs provides a venue for  Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in        international and homegrown        Galway:                               musical talents. However, the                                            main after dark action takes       Due to its coastal location, fish     place in and around Eyre Square,   is definitely the dish of the day     Ellington Street and Dominic       in restaurants and eateries           Street. Trendy nightspots here     throughout the city. Those on a       include: The Alley, Cuba and The   tight budget will enjoy the           Kings Head.                        choice offered by the city’s                                             cheap and cheerful takeaways and      Galway offers a range of           low cost restaurants, which           accommodation to suit all budgets  include: McDonaghs, Fat Freddy’s,     and requirements, whether you’re   Trattoria, Pasta Mista and Pierre     a lowly backpacker looking for a   Victoire.                             low cost budget hostel or                                                treating yourself to a pampering   If money is no object however,        weekend, this city has it          try Kirwan’s Lane or Nimmos,          covered. The five-star G Hotel     located at the city’s famous          and Spa, which was designed by     Spanish Archway. Here, local          world famous Irish milliner        Galway seafood is to be enjoyed       Philip Treacy is located in the    in exclusive surroundings             heart of the city, just a few      overlooking the River Corrib.         minutes drive from Galway Airport                                        and is definitely one for the      Galway has a lively nightlife,        high rollers. Meanwhile, the       ranging from cosy traditional         centrally located Galway City      Irish pub culture to trendy           Hostel offers thrifty backpackers  a low cost sleep, with rates          €12 per night.                     starting from an incredibly cheap      About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Fiona writes for Argus Rentals and Car Hire Ireland Published At: www.Isnare.com