Monument
Spanish Arch
Galway, Ireland
A surviving arch of Galway's medieval walls beside the river and a favourite local hangout.
Neighbourhood · Ireland · Connacht
Latin Quarter and Quay Street
Galway's cobbled core of pubs, buskers, shops and live music.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Latin Quarter and Quay Street matters
The Latin Quarter is the beating heart of Galway. Cobbled streets lined with painted pubs, bookshops and cafes echo to buskers and trad sessions from morning till late. It is the place to soak up the western Irish atmosphere, have a seafood lunch and listen to music.
Talking points
- Buskers perform all day.
- Pubs host traditional music sessions.
- It is a lively place for seafood.
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