Galway Latin Quarter — Shop Street, Tigh Neachtain & Street Music
Galway, Ireland
About This Activity
Galway's Latin Quarter centres on Shop Street and Quay Street, a pedestrian grid of colorful shopfronts, artisan cafés, and record shops. Traditional musicians busk here most afternoons and evenings. Tigh Neachtain on Cross Street is one of Galway's oldest and most characterful pubs — arrive early in the evening for a session. The Saturday market at St. Nicholas' Church nearby (open from 8am) is one of Ireland's best outdoor food and craft markets.
Seasonal note: Liveliest Jun–Aug; Saturday market year-round
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