Galway City & Hinterland
NUI Galway is situated along the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city on a 260-acre campus with picturesque grounds, state-of-the art facilities, and first class recreational amenities.
Galway city, located on the world-renowned West Coast of Ireland, sits on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. NUI Galway is the main University in the West of Ireland and is situated along the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city on a 260-acre campus with picturesque grounds, state-of-the art facilities, and first class recreational amenities.
Galway is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city steeped in culture, rich in folklore and famous for its cobble-stoned streets, quaint shops and charming restaurants. Galway is known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Home to the world-renowned Druid Theatre Company, Macnas Street Theatre Company and An Taibhdhearc, there is much to do in this wonderful city.
The landscape in Galway’s hinterland leaves one breathless, from the prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus, the most westerly point in Europe, to Connemara in Co Galway, the Burren and Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare, Galway boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland and is less than an hour’s drive from Galway. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times.
If you want to visit the spectacular Ring of Kerry, Limerick is an ideal base for this also. For further tourism and events information across Ireland, click here.
The Wild Atlantic Way is a world-famous coastal route that spans seven of Ireland’s counties, with some breath-taking scenery along the way from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south and taking in Counties Sligo, Galway, Clare, Limerick and Kerry, the Wild Atlantic Way is a journey of discovery. The Lonely Planet Guide has put Ireland at number 5 in its ‘Best in Travel 2015’ and the guide cities 2015 to be the “year of the Wild Atlantic Way” with “stunning landscapes”, “incredible hospitality” and “life-changing experiences”. Videos from the Wild Atlantic Way can be viewed here.
Accommodation
| Hotel | Address & Phone | Rate* |
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| Hotel Meyrick http://www.hotelmeyrick.ie/ Conference dinner hotel Thursday 3 September 2015 |
Eyre Square Galway Phone: +353 91 564 041 |
Single €85 for Bed & Breakfast per night
Double/Twin €115 for Bed & Breakfast per room per night for double occupancy |
Quote “IAM” when booking |
| Harbour Hotel Galway www.harbour.ie |
New Dock Road Galway City Ireland Phone: +353 91 894800 |
Midweek – €89 Bed & Breakfast Single and €99 BB double
Weekend – €119 BB Single and €129 BB Double |
Quote “IAM” when booking |
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Radisson Blu Hotel |
Lough Atalia Rd. Phone: +353 91 538 300 |
Single €120 per night for Bed & Breakfast
Double/Twin €130 per room per night for Bed & Breakfast
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Quote “IAM” when booking |
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Ardilaun Hotel
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Taylors Hill
Phone: +353 91 521 433 |
Single €89 for Bed & Breakfast per night
Double/Twin €130 for Bed & Breakfast per room per night for double occupancy
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Quote “IAM” or reservation no. 176641 when booking |
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Galway Bay Hotel |
The Promenade
Phone: +353 91 520 520 |
Single €85 per night for Bed & Breakfast
Double/Twin €130 per room per night for Bed & Breakfast |
Quote “IAM” when booking |
* Many of the rates quoted above are preferential IAM conference rates we have negotiated with the hotels. Normal booking rates will apply if booked less than 6 weeks before the conference. Thus, early booking is advised.
Further accommodation options available from http://www.discoverireland.ie
Getting to Galway
Galway is situated on the West Coast of Ireland and is easily reached by air, ferry, train, bus and/or car. As a major tourist attraction, there are many well-developed transport options available.
Knock International Airport (www.knockairport.com) and Shannon International Airport (www.shannonairport..com) are both located within one hour’s drive from Galway City.
Dublin Airport (www.dublinairport.com) is located two hours from Galway City.
Galway is currently accessible by rail, bus and taxi from Dublin International Airport, and by bus and taxi from Shannon International Airport and Knock International Airport.
Between the three airports, an extensive range of flights currently serve Galway from the UK, Europe, the USA and elsewhere.