Galway is traditionally a base for the excellence of culture. It is expanding faster than any other European city. It has a vibrant atmosphere and boasts a university. The architecture is medieval with winding streets, canals and squares. Its population is 75,000 and it is situated next to the River Corrib and surrounded by Galway Bay. From the bay one can see the mighty Atlantic Ocean.

Since it began in 1997 this spectacular children’s' Festival of the Arts has been visited by 72,000 people.

Connemara Garden Trail

From the month of April until August every one one can view the spectacular Connemara Garden Trail. The private gardens vary immensey, despite environmental issues such as salt and a moist climate, acidic and shallow soil, the skilled gardeners and landscapers create stunning displays. Nutrients are added to the earth to make the wonder of some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe.

Celebrating it's 22nd Birthday this year. Galway Film Fleadh runs from 6th - 11th July 2010. Each July film makers and fans are welcomed to the Galway Film Fleadh. The festival runs for 6 days and is a feast of global film making. Those in film media are able to show their work to their peers and film fans. Since it was founded its format has hardly changed and is frequented by directors, producers, students, film buffs and those lucky enough to have received an invitation to be there.

History lovers and musicians are in abundance at this feast of dance, music and period costumes. It is a celebration of the culture between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries. The dance and music of the medieval, renaissance and baroque eras are reenacted in concerts. Enthusiasts can take part in workshops and master classes. Professional musicians and amateurs are encouraged to participate in historic performances in Galway and the rest of Ireland.

The Galway Races are the epitome of racing in Ireland. They take place from 26th July - 1st August 2010. Apart from the races it is an important part of the social scene and can only be described as lavish. Not only those interested in racing appear here, many socialites attend the races too and it is now the best of all Irish racing courses. The Millennium Stand was recently opened, with its bars and dining facilities on three levels and right at the top a panoramic restaurant. Anyone who craves enjoyment and a wonderful day out is welcome here.

Irish-Breaks.com is happy to make a list available to you of the golf clubs in Galway which are popular with local people and visiting golf enthusiasts.

Cuirt International Festival of Literature

Galway city has always been a magnet for people from many places. Its name is derived from the constant stream of visitors and settlers from other countries and areas. Its culture is rooted in its history of poverty and domination. It is a city which has always retained its traditions while accepting the influence of newcomers. These factors have led to the present culture of this wonderful region.

The ultimate feast of fantastic Irish seafood eaten to the lilt of live music and accompanied by glasses of Guinness will once again take place in Galway in September 2010. The extravaganza begins on Thursday, September 23rd and will end on Sunday September 26th 2010. Crowds from all corners of the globe are expected to descend on Galway to enjoy its hospitality and its oysters, the world's most famous aphrodisiac.

The annual parade in honour of St Patrick will again take place on March 17th in 2011. The massive parade will begin in Dominick Street. It will carry on to Shop Street and the end of this great procession will be in Eyre Square.