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My extended family, 29 people, will be visiting Ireland in the Summer of 2015. Yay! Because of the size of our group, We have already booked some accommodations. Our plan was to be in Galway on the final weekend, Aug 1 & 2, 2015, which is the Galway Races. Will this enhance or disrupt our experience? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Flood around Galway, Ireland at 6:59 PM - 10 answers

I've just been shortlisted for an academic position at the National University of Ireland, Galway campus, but I'm currently living in Australia! Help me with the logistics of starting to consider this move, how we might do it and what Ireland (and NUI Galway, Galway the town) is actually like! [more inside]
posted by ranglin around Galway, Ireland at 1:25 AM - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a good place for traditional Irish music near the Jurys Inn on Quay St in Galway City?
posted by Shanachie around Galway, Ireland at 1:02 PM - 5 answers

Hi There I am travelling from Dublin to Cong (30 miles north of Galway) in a couple of weeks. Can anyone recommend somewhere to stop off for a coffee and a bite to eat about halfway across? Thanks folks!
posted by Colin70 around Galway, Ireland at 3:35 AM - 2 answers