Galway's Westend
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Galway's Westend has a new home online ✨💻📲 galwayswestend.ie
Welcome to our newly redesigned website, a fresh digital home that we hope captures the real character of our neighbourhood. This redevelopment was part of Fáilte Ireland's Digital That Delivers programme in collaboration with Rob&Paul.
Welcome to our newly redesigned website, a fresh digital home that we hope captures the real character of our neighbourhood. This redevelopment was part of Fáilte Ireland's Digital That Delivers programme in collaboration with Rob&Paul.
VOTE FOR PLÁMÁS 🗳☕✅
We're so happy and proud to hear that one of the loveliest coffeeshops in Galway's Westend has been nominated to be included in The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops!
Public Voting accounts for 30% of the vote and it ends on Dec 30th: theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/voting/
We're so happy and proud to hear that one of the loveliest coffeeshops in Galway's Westend has been nominated to be included in The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops!
Public Voting accounts for 30% of the vote and it ends on Dec 30th: theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/voting/
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
VOTE FOR PLÁMÁS 🗳☕✅
We're so happy and proud to hear that one of the loveliest coffeeshops in Galway's Westend has been nominated to be included in The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops!
Public Voting accounts for 30% of the vote and it ends on Dec 30th: theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/voting/
We're so happy and proud to hear that one of the loveliest coffeeshops in Galway's Westend has been nominated to be included in The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops!
Public Voting accounts for 30% of the vote and it ends on Dec 30th: theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/voting/
Now that's a window display 😲😍👏
Fair play to this resident of Galway's Westend, going above and beyond to show a bit of festive spirit!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #Christmas #ChristmasWindow #FestiveWindows #WindowDisplay
Fair play to this resident of Galway's Westend, going above and beyond to show a bit of festive spirit!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #Christmas #ChristmasWindow #FestiveWindows #WindowDisplay
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Now that's a window display 😲😍👏
Fair play to this resident of Galway's Westend, going above and beyond to show a bit of festive spirit!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #Christmas #ChristmasWindow #FestiveWindows #WindowDisplay
Fair play to this resident of Galway's Westend, going above and beyond to show a bit of festive spirit!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #Christmas #ChristmasWindow #FestiveWindows #WindowDisplay
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Not long left to try the wonderful winter menu at An Tobar Nua 😍🙌
- Gingerbread Latte 🎄
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate ❄️
- Peppermint Mocha ☕
- Grinch Matcha 💚
#winterdrinks #winter #galway #galwayswestend #thisisgalway #antobarnua
- Gingerbread Latte 🎄
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate ❄️
- Peppermint Mocha ☕
- Grinch Matcha 💚
#winterdrinks #winter #galway #galwayswestend #thisisgalway #antobarnua
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Not long left to try the wonderful winter menu at An Tobar Nua 😍🙌
- Gingerbread Latte 🎄
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate ❄️
- Peppermint Mocha ☕
- Grinch Matcha 💚
#winterdrinks #winter #galway #galwayswestend #thisisgalway #antobarnua
- Gingerbread Latte 🎄
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate ❄️
- Peppermint Mocha ☕
- Grinch Matcha 💚
#winterdrinks #winter #galway #galwayswestend #thisisgalway #antobarnua
Pay a visit to the Christmas Market in Galway's Westend this weekend! 🎄😍✨
Market Down The West at Silke's Cash & Carry is open until 23rd of December, Monday to Friday 11am-6pm and until 8pm at weekends.
Market Down The West at Silke's Cash & Carry is open until 23rd of December, Monday to Friday 11am-6pm and until 8pm at weekends.
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Pay a visit to the Christmas Market in Galway's Westend this weekend! 🎄😍✨
Market Down The West at Silke's Cash & Carry is open until 23rd of December, Monday to Friday 11am-6pm and until 8pm at weekends.
Market Down The West at Silke's Cash & Carry is open until 23rd of December, Monday to Friday 11am-6pm and until 8pm at weekends.
Due to phenomenal demand....
🚐👻 Campervan Wrinkle: Christmas Edition 🎄✨
A scary story about being stuck in a van when things go bump in the night returns to The Christmas Market Down the West this Friday Dec 12th (that's tomorrow btw!)
📍Silkes Cash & Carry
🕰️ 6pm - 20mins no interval
🎟️ Free in
🚐👻 Campervan Wrinkle: Christmas Edition 🎄✨
A scary story about being stuck in a van when things go bump in the night returns to The Christmas Market Down the West this Friday Dec 12th (that's tomorrow btw!)
📍Silkes Cash & Carry
🕰️ 6pm - 20mins no interval
🎟️ Free in
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Due to phenomenal demand....
🚐👻 Campervan Wrinkle: Christmas Edition 🎄✨
A scary story about being stuck in a van when things go bump in the night returns to The Christmas Market Down the West this Friday Dec 12th (that's tomorrow btw!)
📍Silkes Cash & Carry
🕰️ 6pm - 20mins no interval
🎟️ Free in
🚐👻 Campervan Wrinkle: Christmas Edition 🎄✨
A scary story about being stuck in a van when things go bump in the night returns to The Christmas Market Down the West this Friday Dec 12th (that's tomorrow btw!)
📍Silkes Cash & Carry
🕰️ 6pm - 20mins no interval
🎟️ Free in
The perfect way to say Thank You this Christmas, with some handmade mince pies and a card from Gourmet Tart on Raven's Terrace 🥰🙏
Gourmet Tart CO
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council.
#Galway #MincePies #ThankYou #Christmas #ChristmasInGalway
Gourmet Tart CO
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council.
#Galway #MincePies #ThankYou #Christmas #ChristmasInGalway
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The perfect way to say Thank You this Christmas, with some handmade mince pies and a card from Gourmet Tart on Raven's Terrace 🥰🙏
Gourmet Tart CO
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council.
#Galway #MincePies #ThankYou #Christmas #ChristmasInGalway
Gourmet Tart CO
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council.
#Galway #MincePies #ThankYou #Christmas #ChristmasInGalway
Nollaig Shona 🎄❤ If you're looking for a unique Christmas card that will put a smile on their face and features a cúpla focail Ghaeilge, pop in to Just Art it on Dominick Street!
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Nollaig Shona 🎄❤ If you're looking for a unique Christmas card that will put a smile on their face and features a cúpla focail Ghaeilge, pop in to Just Art it on Dominick Street!
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council
#ShopLocal in #GalwaysWestend is supported by Galway City Council
Delighted to see new life breathing into this lovely old shop front in Galway's Westend 🤩🙌 Who remembers what was here before?
We can't wait to follow the journey and see what the future holds!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #GalwayHistory #GalwayFuture #OldGalway
We can't wait to follow the journey and see what the future holds!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #GalwayHistory #GalwayFuture #OldGalway
December 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Delighted to see new life breathing into this lovely old shop front in Galway's Westend 🤩🙌 Who remembers what was here before?
We can't wait to follow the journey and see what the future holds!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #GalwayHistory #GalwayFuture #OldGalway
We can't wait to follow the journey and see what the future holds!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #GalwayHistory #GalwayFuture #OldGalway
Congratulations to Elena Santos on the launch of Window Stories No 2! 💛🧵
Scan the QR Code to listen to a heartfelt personal story from our community, perfect for your morning walk! 🎧👣
Supported by Galway City Council Arts Office
#WindowStories #Galway #GalwaysWestend
Scan the QR Code to listen to a heartfelt personal story from our community, perfect for your morning walk! 🎧👣
Supported by Galway City Council Arts Office
#WindowStories #Galway #GalwaysWestend
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Congratulations to Elena Santos on the launch of Window Stories No 2! 💛🧵
Scan the QR Code to listen to a heartfelt personal story from our community, perfect for your morning walk! 🎧👣
Supported by Galway City Council Arts Office
#WindowStories #Galway #GalwaysWestend
Scan the QR Code to listen to a heartfelt personal story from our community, perfect for your morning walk! 🎧👣
Supported by Galway City Council Arts Office
#WindowStories #Galway #GalwaysWestend
The Christmas Market in Silke’s Cash & Carry opens tomorrow at 10:30am as the Mayor of Galway City officially cuts the ribbon 🎀 ✂️
The Market will then be open from 11am-6pm Mon-Fri & 11am-8pm Sat & Sun until Dec 23rd.
Supported by Galway City Night-Time Economy initiative
The Market will then be open from 11am-6pm Mon-Fri & 11am-8pm Sat & Sun until Dec 23rd.
Supported by Galway City Night-Time Economy initiative
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Christmas Market in Silke’s Cash & Carry opens tomorrow at 10:30am as the Mayor of Galway City officially cuts the ribbon 🎀 ✂️
The Market will then be open from 11am-6pm Mon-Fri & 11am-8pm Sat & Sun until Dec 23rd.
Supported by Galway City Night-Time Economy initiative
The Market will then be open from 11am-6pm Mon-Fri & 11am-8pm Sat & Sun until Dec 23rd.
Supported by Galway City Night-Time Economy initiative
Our morning walk around Galway's Westend 😍👣
What's your morning routine?
#galwayswestend #Galway #morning #morningroutine☀️
What's your morning routine?
#galwayswestend #Galway #morning #morningroutine☀️
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Our morning walk around Galway's Westend 😍👣
What's your morning routine?
#galwayswestend #Galway #morning #morningroutine☀️
What's your morning routine?
#galwayswestend #Galway #morning #morningroutine☀️
Have you spotted the big snow globe across the bridges? Gorgeous photo by @upintheeire 📸😍 Thanks for tagging us!
It's going to be a wonderful Christmas in Galway's Westend!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ChristmasInGalway #Christmas #ChristmasLights #VisitGalway
It's going to be a wonderful Christmas in Galway's Westend!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ChristmasInGalway #Christmas #ChristmasLights #VisitGalway
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Have you spotted the big snow globe across the bridges? Gorgeous photo by @upintheeire 📸😍 Thanks for tagging us!
It's going to be a wonderful Christmas in Galway's Westend!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ChristmasInGalway #Christmas #ChristmasLights #VisitGalway
It's going to be a wonderful Christmas in Galway's Westend!
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ChristmasInGalway #Christmas #ChristmasLights #VisitGalway
A breathtaking morning in Galway's Westend 😍✨️
If you're visiting Galway this Christmas, make sure you #CrossTheBridge to #GalwaysWestend and visit our website www.galwayswestend.ie to find out more!
#galwayswestend #galway #visitgalway #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Sunrise
If you're visiting Galway this Christmas, make sure you #CrossTheBridge to #GalwaysWestend and visit our website www.galwayswestend.ie to find out more!
#galwayswestend #galway #visitgalway #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Sunrise
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A breathtaking morning in Galway's Westend 😍✨️
If you're visiting Galway this Christmas, make sure you #CrossTheBridge to #GalwaysWestend and visit our website www.galwayswestend.ie to find out more!
#galwayswestend #galway #visitgalway #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Sunrise
If you're visiting Galway this Christmas, make sure you #CrossTheBridge to #GalwaysWestend and visit our website www.galwayswestend.ie to find out more!
#galwayswestend #galway #visitgalway #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Sunrise
Hickey Meats are now taking Christmas orders so you can #ShopLocal this Christmas and enjoy the finest quality!
Their popular Christmas Savings Club returns too, so you can place your order and pay it off over time - the perfect way to ease the cost of Christmas spending!
Their popular Christmas Savings Club returns too, so you can place your order and pay it off over time - the perfect way to ease the cost of Christmas spending!
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Hickey Meats are now taking Christmas orders so you can #ShopLocal this Christmas and enjoy the finest quality!
Their popular Christmas Savings Club returns too, so you can place your order and pay it off over time - the perfect way to ease the cost of Christmas spending!
Their popular Christmas Savings Club returns too, so you can place your order and pay it off over time - the perfect way to ease the cost of Christmas spending!
For sparkly festive photos in Galway, cross the bridges to Galway's Westend 😍✨️
You'll find the big Christmas Bauble at Raven's Terrace this year, which the kids always love sitting in for a family photo! 📸
#GalwaysWestend #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Galway #VisitGalway #ThisIsGalway
You'll find the big Christmas Bauble at Raven's Terrace this year, which the kids always love sitting in for a family photo! 📸
#GalwaysWestend #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Galway #VisitGalway #ThisIsGalway
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
For sparkly festive photos in Galway, cross the bridges to Galway's Westend 😍✨️
You'll find the big Christmas Bauble at Raven's Terrace this year, which the kids always love sitting in for a family photo! 📸
#GalwaysWestend #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Galway #VisitGalway #ThisIsGalway
You'll find the big Christmas Bauble at Raven's Terrace this year, which the kids always love sitting in for a family photo! 📸
#GalwaysWestend #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Galway #VisitGalway #ThisIsGalway
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Who's excited for Going Coastal, the 3-day Music & Arts Festival taking place in Galway's Westend this weekend?! 🎶🥳🤘
More info and tickets at www.goingcoastal.ie
More info and tickets at www.goingcoastal.ie
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Who's excited for Going Coastal, the 3-day Music & Arts Festival taking place in Galway's Westend this weekend?! 🎶🥳🤘
More info and tickets at www.goingcoastal.ie
More info and tickets at www.goingcoastal.ie
Have you seen the beautiful new art on the wall of Daróg Wine Bar?
Jane Stark’s paintings explore the quiet architecture of the natural world, from the delicate curve of a petal to the geometry of a leaf, with subjects ranging from ornamental plants to edible ones 🌿🎨🖌
Jane Stark’s paintings explore the quiet architecture of the natural world, from the delicate curve of a petal to the geometry of a leaf, with subjects ranging from ornamental plants to edible ones 🌿🎨🖌
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Have you seen the beautiful new art on the wall of Daróg Wine Bar?
Jane Stark’s paintings explore the quiet architecture of the natural world, from the delicate curve of a petal to the geometry of a leaf, with subjects ranging from ornamental plants to edible ones 🌿🎨🖌
Jane Stark’s paintings explore the quiet architecture of the natural world, from the delicate curve of a petal to the geometry of a leaf, with subjects ranging from ornamental plants to edible ones 🌿🎨🖌
It's not Halloween until Erin Dolan works her magic on the window art at The Blue Note 👏👏
Follow @erinalice.art on Insta for more!
#GalwaysWestend #ThisIsGalway #Galway #Art #WindowArt #Halloween #BlueNote
Follow @erinalice.art on Insta for more!
#GalwaysWestend #ThisIsGalway #Galway #Art #WindowArt #Halloween #BlueNote
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's not Halloween until Erin Dolan works her magic on the window art at The Blue Note 👏👏
Follow @erinalice.art on Insta for more!
#GalwaysWestend #ThisIsGalway #Galway #Art #WindowArt #Halloween #BlueNote
Follow @erinalice.art on Insta for more!
#GalwaysWestend #ThisIsGalway #Galway #Art #WindowArt #Halloween #BlueNote
We love these October mornings on the canal... and so do the ducks 🦆😍
#Galway #ireland #canals #ducksofinstagram #ducksunlimited #duck
#Galway #ireland #canals #ducksofinstagram #ducksunlimited #duck
October 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We love these October mornings on the canal... and so do the ducks 🦆😍
#Galway #ireland #canals #ducksofinstagram #ducksunlimited #duck
#Galway #ireland #canals #ducksofinstagram #ducksunlimited #duck
We're so excited for Sunday evening, when the world-famous Macnas Parade will pass through Galway's Westend 🤩
The Samhain Spectacle will cross O'Brien's Bridge onto Dominick St Lower before finishing at Fr Burke Park. There will be Family-Friendly viewing along the way so bring the whole family!
The Samhain Spectacle will cross O'Brien's Bridge onto Dominick St Lower before finishing at Fr Burke Park. There will be Family-Friendly viewing along the way so bring the whole family!
October 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We're so excited for Sunday evening, when the world-famous Macnas Parade will pass through Galway's Westend 🤩
The Samhain Spectacle will cross O'Brien's Bridge onto Dominick St Lower before finishing at Fr Burke Park. There will be Family-Friendly viewing along the way so bring the whole family!
The Samhain Spectacle will cross O'Brien's Bridge onto Dominick St Lower before finishing at Fr Burke Park. There will be Family-Friendly viewing along the way so bring the whole family!
Then ➡️ Now
The Small Crane, formerly the centrepiece of turf and potato markets, now a beautiful public garden and meeting place in Galway's Westend.
When you're in Galway, #CrossTheBridges to #GalwaysWestend to see this historic landmark.
Discover more at www.galwayswestend.ie
The Small Crane, formerly the centrepiece of turf and potato markets, now a beautiful public garden and meeting place in Galway's Westend.
When you're in Galway, #CrossTheBridges to #GalwaysWestend to see this historic landmark.
Discover more at www.galwayswestend.ie
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Then ➡️ Now
The Small Crane, formerly the centrepiece of turf and potato markets, now a beautiful public garden and meeting place in Galway's Westend.
When you're in Galway, #CrossTheBridges to #GalwaysWestend to see this historic landmark.
Discover more at www.galwayswestend.ie
The Small Crane, formerly the centrepiece of turf and potato markets, now a beautiful public garden and meeting place in Galway's Westend.
When you're in Galway, #CrossTheBridges to #GalwaysWestend to see this historic landmark.
Discover more at www.galwayswestend.ie
Darkness and Light 🌞 Stunning views from Galway's Westend this morning! Grab a coffee and come for an early stroll soon....
#galway #galwayswestend #sunrise #ireland
#galway #galwayswestend #sunrise #ireland
October 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Darkness and Light 🌞 Stunning views from Galway's Westend this morning! Grab a coffee and come for an early stroll soon....
#galway #galwayswestend #sunrise #ireland
#galway #galwayswestend #sunrise #ireland
We are ________ ? Fill in the blank to describe Galway's Westend ✏️
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #VisitGalway #CaptionContest #Sunrise #StreetArt #Mural
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #VisitGalway #CaptionContest #Sunrise #StreetArt #Mural
October 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
We are ________ ? Fill in the blank to describe Galway's Westend ✏️
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #VisitGalway #CaptionContest #Sunrise #StreetArt #Mural
#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #VisitGalway #CaptionContest #Sunrise #StreetArt #Mural