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🗓️ Trip Details:
📅 Friday, November 14th
After class finishes, you can take the bus or train to get to Galway city. Tickets are generally between €8 and €10 one way. To book your ticket go to www.irishrail.ie for the train or www.citylink.ie for the bus
You will be staying at Kinlay House Hostel, a trusted partner of ours for many years. You will be staying in 6-8 bed dorms with other Niels Brock students only. When you arrive in Galway city, make your way to the hostel and they will assist you with check in.
📅 Saturday, November 15th
If you are not doing the tour to the Cliffs of Moher, you can spend the day exploring Galway city:
Galway is a fantastic student city, known for its amazing craic (fun) and atmosphere! Here are some top picks for things to do on a budget:
🚶♀️ Must-Do & Free
Walk the Prom: Stroll the Salthill Promenade to the famous Blackrock Diving Tower and "kick the wall" for good luck!
The Latin Quarter: Explore the colourful Shop Street and Quay Street, watch the buskers, and grab a photo at the Spanish Arch.
Free Culture: Visit the Galway City Museum (free entry) and the impressive Galway Cathedral.
🍻 Food & Nightlife
Trad Music: Experience authentic, free Irish music sessions in pubs like The Crane Bar or Tigh Coilí.
Student Nightlife: Check out live music and the famous Silent Disco at Róisín Dubh.
Weekend Market: Grab a cheap and tasty bite at the Galway Market (Saturdays).
Student Fuel: Try a Spice Bag from a local takeaway—it's a Galway student institution!
📅 Sunday, November 16th
Catch a train/bus back to Dublin at whatever time you wish
🗓️ Trip Details:
📅 Friday, November 14th
After class finishes, you can take the bus or train to get to Galway city. Tickets are generally between €8 and €10 one way. To book your ticket go to www.irishrail.ie for the train or www.citylink.ie for the bus
You will be staying at Kinlay House Hostel, a trusted partner of ours for many years. You will be staying in 6-8 bed dorms with other Niels Brock students only. When you arrive in Galway city, make your way to the hostel and they will assist you with check in.
📅 Saturday, November 15th
If you are not doing the tour to the Cliffs of Moher, you can spend the day exploring Galway city:
Galway is a fantastic student city, known for its amazing craic (fun) and atmosphere! Here are some top picks for things to do on a budget:
🚶♀️ Must-Do & Free
Walk the Prom: Stroll the Salthill Promenade to the famous Blackrock Diving Tower and "kick the wall" for good luck!
The Latin Quarter: Explore the colourful Shop Street and Quay Street, watch the buskers, and grab a photo at the Spanish Arch.
Free Culture: Visit the Galway City Museum (free entry) and the impressive Galway Cathedral.
🍻 Food & Nightlife
Trad Music: Experience authentic, free Irish music sessions in pubs like The Crane Bar or Tigh Coilí.
Student Nightlife: Check out live music and the famous Silent Disco at Róisín Dubh.
Weekend Market: Grab a cheap and tasty bite at the Galway Market (Saturdays).
Student Fuel: Try a Spice Bag from a local takeaway—it's a Galway student institution!
📅 Sunday, November 16th
Catch a train/bus back to Dublin at whatever time you wish