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Car Hire Galway City

In Galway city there is a strong arts, culture and music tradition which appeals to both the young and old. Galway city is currently seen as Ireland’s centre of entertainment and even a short visit to the city will bear this out. Every taste and entertainment need is catered for with everything from ballroom dancing to plays to art exhibitions.

There is a huge choice of entertainment on offer in Galway city and it is geared not only towards tourists, but also the local and the 7,000 strong student population. The younger population in Galway city is reflected in the entertainment provided.

Galway City is renowned as a city of culinary delights. It was once the wine capital of Ireland. Galway city has more restaurants per head of its population than any other Irish city. Food in Galway city is wholesome and adventurous and at the more luxurious end of the market. Local and continental food exists side by side. French, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Irish, the list is endless.

Galway city, on the west coast of Ireland, sits on the River Corrib and is small in comparison with other cities. It is a young and vibrant place, yet ancient and historic. Although its population is only about 60,000 it is the fastest growing city in Europe.

Galway city has a student population of approx. 12,000 attending the University and the Technical College. Buskers and musicians can be found on most street corners in Galway city and it is rare to walk through the heart of the city and not hear the notes of music. Rare is the pub or hostelry which does not have a music session going on and the spontaneity of someone pulling a tin whistle out of a pocket and launching into a tune makes music what it should be, a shared and wonderful experience.

The origin of Galway city is uncertain. However, the ancient Irish called foreigners ‘na Gall’, hence the suggestion that Galway was ‘the place of foreigners’.

Recently, the city centre of Galway has been closed to traffic in order to allow for the enjoyment of the city’s narrow shopping streets. Parking in Galway city is best done in the multi-storey car parks.