Cara's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great food, Fresh fish. Local produce. Great staff and this restaurant has won many awards .
54 locals recommend
O'Gradys on the Pier
Great food, Fresh fish. Local produce. Great staff and this restaurant has won many awards .
In the area. Great food. indoor and outdoor dining. Get there early. It can be v busy at the weekend. They don't take bookings so it is pot luck!
42 locals recommend
The Twelve Hotel Galway
Barna RoadIn the area. Great food. indoor and outdoor dining. Get there early. It can be v busy at the weekend. They don't take bookings so it is pot luck!
Da Roberta's Ristorante & Pizzeria
161 Upper Salthill RdFriendly staff, great food and lovely ambience
McDonagh's
22 Quay StThe best fish and chips in Ireland!
McCambridge's
38-39 Shop StGreat food store and restaurant. Local and all Irish produced.
For wine and cheese lovers
Great shop and if you fancy wine and tapas, go upstairs.
30 locals recommend
Sheridans Cheesemongers
14 Churchyard StFor wine and cheese lovers
Great shop and if you fancy wine and tapas, go upstairs.
Black Cat
179 Upper SalthillThe best tapas in town.
This gastrobar is in Moycullen village. Dine local and enjoy the best gastro pub cuisine.
9 locals recommend
The Forge and Venue
This gastrobar is in Moycullen village. Dine local and enjoy the best gastro pub cuisine.
Jimmy’s Takeaway & Pizzeria (Moycullen)
Nokshi galway
5 & 6 An FuaránGreat indian. Dine in or take away. Try the buttered chicken ! Not to be missed!
Tony's Grill Diner
Sightseeing
Salthill Prom
Beautiful walk along Galway Bay with the Clare hills in view.
Beautiful architecture.
impressive cathedral right in centre of the city. Right next to University and wonderful river walkways.
52 locals recommend
Galway Cathedral
Beautiful architecture.
impressive cathedral right in centre of the city. Right next to University and wonderful river walkways.
National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)
University RoadWonderful views from the top of Diamond Hill. A must for the adventurous holiday maker. Guided pathway to the top. No fee to get into the park.
300 locals recommend
Connemara National Park
Wonderful views from the top of Diamond Hill. A must for the adventurous holiday maker. Guided pathway to the top. No fee to get into the park.
Aughnanure Castle
A short 15 mins drive.
This craft Village is a 20 minute drive. Take a walk along the pier/ walkway. Views of the Aran Islands in the Atlantic ocean.
23 locals recommend
Spiddal Craft Village & Café
This craft Village is a 20 minute drive. Take a walk along the pier/ walkway. Views of the Aran Islands in the Atlantic ocean.
Cliffs of Moher Experience
Fantastic views but check weather before you travel.
My favourite place in Connemara❤️ You will not be disappointed. Parking
available.
52 locals recommend
Dog's Bay
My favourite place in Connemara❤️ You will not be disappointed. Parking
available.
A beautiful park , walks and historic buildings. Entrance fee to visit but if you decide that you just want the photo 📸 , lay- by on road with great views.
Kylemore Abbey
A beautiful park , walks and historic buildings. Entrance fee to visit but if you decide that you just want the photo 📸 , lay- by on road with great views.
Pastime
Blackrock Beach
Salthill Road LowerDiving board. A must for swimmers and the adventurous tourist.
Every Saturday. Lots of handcrafted products on sale. Fresh produce. All local vendors.
53 locals recommend
Galway Market
7 Lombard StEvery Saturday. Lots of handcrafted products on sale. Fresh produce. All local vendors.
Great 18 hole golf course for keen golfers. Dine in the Castle Restaurant. Walk from the golf course to the beautiful Aughanure Castle.
19 locals recommend
Oughterard Golf Club
Great 18 hole golf course for keen golfers. Dine in the Castle Restaurant. Walk from the golf course to the beautiful Aughanure Castle.
Lovely staff. Great choice and Niall and his staff are so helpful. Grab a coffee in Galway Cakery while you are nearby and have a read in the sun.
Moycullen Village Bookshop
12 Main StLovely staff. Great choice and Niall and his staff are so helpful. Grab a coffee in Galway Cakery while you are nearby and have a read in the sun.
Take the ferry for a day trip to one of the Aran Islands. Hire bicycles , swim and take in the amazing views.
35 locals recommend
Aran Island Ferries
37-39 Forster StTake the ferry for a day trip to one of the Aran Islands. Hire bicycles , swim and take in the amazing views.
Cruises daily on Lough Corrib. Great views of this lake from the lodge.
34 locals recommend
Corrib Cruises
1 Pier RoadCruises daily on Lough Corrib. Great views of this lake from the lodge.
Less than an hours drive and you are in the Burren. Visit the beautiful village of Kinvara enroute and check out the HazelMountain Chocolate Factory. The Burren Perfumery is a lovely place to relax and purchase some nice gifts.
167 locals recommend
The Burren National Park
2 Church StreetLess than an hours drive and you are in the Burren. Visit the beautiful village of Kinvara enroute and check out the HazelMountain Chocolate Factory. The Burren Perfumery is a lovely place to relax and purchase some nice gifts.
Galway Races
A great day or evening of
entertainment.
This pet farm is close to Moycullen village. A great day out for younger children
22 locals recommend
Loughwell Farm Park
This pet farm is close to Moycullen village. A great day out for younger children
Wildlands is 3km from the lodge. An amazing park for all ages. Great restaurant and cafe.
31 locals recommend
Wildlands
Wildlands is 3km from the lodge. An amazing park for all ages. Great restaurant and cafe.
Great indoor swimming pool and slides. Seasonal outdoor park with slides, bumper cars and other fairground rides.
38 locals recommend
Leisureland
Upper Salthill RoadGreat indoor swimming pool and slides. Seasonal outdoor park with slides, bumper cars and other fairground rides.
Bearna Golf Club
Eile Mental Activity Park
Paintball and Laser tag..
5 minute drive to this Golf Course and driving range.
Amazing location and breath taking views.
Glenlo Abbey Golf Club
5 minute drive to this Golf Course and driving range.
Amazing location and breath taking views.
Sandra and her staff are very welcoming. So much experience with horses.
5 minute drive from the lodge. A must for keen horse lovers.
8 locals recommend
Moycullen Riding Centre
Sandra and her staff are very welcoming. So much experience with horses.
5 minute drive from the lodge. A must for keen horse lovers.
Coffee time
Great coffee. . A lovely country walk from the apartment. Quirky place to hang out.
Mama No Drama "Pink Coffee Van"
Great coffee. . A lovely country walk from the apartment. Quirky place to hang out.
Great stopover for coffee, bakery and gift shop. Do not miss it.
16 locals recommend
White Gables Restaurant
Great stopover for coffee, bakery and gift shop. Do not miss it.
Galway Cakery Café
Local cafe in Moycullen village. ☕💕
Shopping
SuperValu Moycullen
Short drive on N59. Super shop for all your needs.
This is great shop for all your needs. On street parking. Easy to get in and out. Great ice cream parlour for the kids.
Centra Moycullen
This is great shop for all your needs. On street parking. Easy to get in and out. Great ice cream parlour for the kids.
TreeBark Store
Nice little gifts on sale here. Good coffee too.
Concepts Ladies Fashion
Fusion Fashion Moycullen
Health Food
Evergreen Healthfoods - Moycullen
Historic and Dining
Glenlo is only a short 5 minute drive. Magnificent hotel. Try the Pullman restaurant or casual dine in Palmers bar. Nothing nicer than to visit Palmers and sit having a coffee in the beautiful garden.
6 locals recommend
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Glenlo is only a short 5 minute drive. Magnificent hotel. Try the Pullman restaurant or casual dine in Palmers bar. Nothing nicer than to visit Palmers and sit having a coffee in the beautiful garden.
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeA great way to spend some time.Admission is free.👏