Advantages: Great atmostphere in bars & on the street, relaxed place, loads of pubs, Disadvantages: Not a great deal to do
Unfortunately, we only spent 1 night in Galway but what a contrast to Dublin. Having been to Ireland over 10 times and spent most of it in Navan & Dublin, it was nice to go somewhere different.
Getting There>>>>>>>
Situated on the West Coast, Galway is about 3 hours drive from Dublin. It's meant to be 2.5 hours by train, but ours took 5 hours (not nice). If drivings not for you, then a coach goes from O'Connell Street every hour, costs 9 punts one way or 12 return and isn't too bad.
This bus drops you in the heart of Galway, a short walk from the main square and near the train station. However, to get there, I'd recommend hiring a car for a few reasons.
Firstly , the trains only run 6 times a day, aren't the best but quite cheap. Secondly, Galway isn't massive, so you'll run out of things to do, unless all you want to ...
Advantages: A step forward in the Robicheaux series Disadvantages: Not as good as others in the series
the timeline and in the dark about certain topics that may or may not be relevant to understanding the current story or characters. Burke is now at least a dozen books into the Robicheaux arc (I don't know the exact number, I couldn't even tell you how many I've read such is my patchy recollection) but this is probably the first one I've read where a lack of prior knowledge of the character would be clearly detrimental to the reader's enjoyment. At the risk of getting ahead of myself in this review I would suggest that if you want to get into the series for the first time, this isn't the place to start. However, if you are familiar with the character this could well be the book you've been waiting for.
Before I talk about this book let me give you a little background on the character so that I can better place it in sequence. If any better read ...
Advantages: Views, facilities, excellent staff Disadvantages: A bit pricey
I stayed in this hotel nearly a year agoa, so I hope standards haven't slipped since then! Was in Galway on business and was recommended this hotel. It's located just outside the city - Salthill direction, and has commanding views of the sea. I found the staff to be very helpfull and in good spirits throughout my stay. Hotel decor is bright and airy. Rooms are large as are the en suite bathrooms. Facilities are extensive and each room are well equiped as you would expect for a 4 star hotel. Did avail of breakfast in bed for an additional charge of E5 but it was well worth it. The food was tasty with a good selection available for a all.
So I would have no hessitation recommending this hotel - ideal for those looking to be pampered! ...
Ennis-Galway rd. (N18), Clarenbridge, County Galway
Telephone
091 796226
Manufacturer's product description
Platters of local oysters and mussels are served throughout the day at this homey tavern, with its lemon color and thatched roof. You can pick your favorite spot to relax in the half-dozen rooms and alcoves with stone walls, open fireplaces, potbellied stoves, and traditional sugan chairs (wood chairs with twisted rope seats). In good weather, there is seating in a back garden. Lunch and snack items range from seafood soups and chowders to sandwiches, salads, and omelets. In the evening, you can also order full meals, with choices such as Atlantic plaice and crab with prawn sauce, and honey roast duck with mead sauce. The tavern is on the main road, 16km (10 miles) south of Galway City.
