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Hotels | March 2011
This glamorous five-star boutique hotel
was designed by Philip Treacy. The stylish
bar is a popular spot in its own right, while
the spacious, state-of-the-art rooms are a
Technicolor dream. Doubles from €128.
Address: Wellpark. | Tel: +353 (0)91 865200
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Shop | December 2010
Dating from 1879, Fallers is known across the land for its beautiful Claddagh rings. If rings aren't your thing, there are also Celtic crosses, gold and silver jewellery and crystal from all over Ireland.
Address: WILLIAMSGATE STREET. | Tel: +353 (0)91 561226
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Visit | December 2010
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the majestic River Corrib. This 90-minute boat trip departs daily, passing castles, historical sites and assorted wildlife. If Galway's notorious rain hits, don't worry: the woodpanelled saloon is fully waterproof!
Address: DEPARTS WOODQUAY. | Tel: +353 (0)91 592447
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Bars | December 2010
This traditional bar, located around the corner from Eyre Square, is a world away from Quay Street's superpubs. Rabbits dates from 1872 and hardly appears to have changed since
Address: 25 FORSTER STREET. | Tel: +353 (0)91 566490
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Visit | April 2010
Situated behind the famous Spanish Arch, this museum tells the story of Galway through artefacts dating back to medieval times. The highlight is an 8m-long Galway hooker (don't worry it's a type of boat!) suspended in the atrium.
Address: SPANISH PARADE. | Tel: +353 (0)91 532 460
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Hotels | April 2010
Overlooking Galway Bay, this glamorous five-star boutique hotel is the last word in contemporary cool. Designed by Philip Treacy, the G's bar and spacious bedrooms are a technicolour dream.
Address: WELLPARK. | Tel: +353 (0)91 865 200
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Bars | April 2010
A little piece of France in the heart of Galway. Behind Biquets' basic décor beats the heart of a 1950s Parisian wine bar
Address: BRIDGE STREET. | Tel: +353 (0)91 568 450
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Not content with running the finest cheesemonger's in the west, awardwinning restaurateur Seamus Sheridan opened this dockside venture in 2004. Nab a seat with a waterside view and enjoy signature dishes such as wild brill with pork belly, local cockles and lettuce heart, and skate wing with wild mussels.
Address: GALWAY DOCKS. | Tel: +353 (0)91 564 905
