Guidebook for Moycullen
Food Scene
Great street food and fanstastic atmosphere. Shop for a picnic and enjoy it down at the Claddagh
53 locals recommend
Galway Market
7 Lombard StGreat street food and fanstastic atmosphere. Shop for a picnic and enjoy it down at the Claddagh
Cava Bodega
1 Middle StMy favourite tapas restaurant it the heart of Galway. Worth booking
Fine dining specialising in fresh local seafood while enjoying stunning views of Galway Bay. 20 Minutes drive from Moycullen.
54 locals recommend
O'Gradys on the Pier
Fine dining specialising in fresh local seafood while enjoying stunning views of Galway Bay. 20 Minutes drive from Moycullen.
A simple quick and inexpensive self service meal for the Falafel enthusiast in Galway City. Lovely fresh salads and seating to eat in or take out to one of Galway's scenic benches along the canal or river.
16 locals recommend
The Gourmet Offensive (TGO Falafel Bar)
52 Mary StA simple quick and inexpensive self service meal for the Falafel enthusiast in Galway City. Lovely fresh salads and seating to eat in or take out to one of Galway's scenic benches along the canal or river.
A trendy pop up pizzeria in Galway City which started out as a market stall, order at the counter and find a table if you can or take out. Good pizza great atmosphere.
62 locals recommend
The Dough Bros
1 Middle StA trendy pop up pizzeria in Galway City which started out as a market stall, order at the counter and find a table if you can or take out. Good pizza great atmosphere.
Delicious food and excellent service! Reservation essential.
13 locals recommend
Brasserie On The Corner
25 Eglinton StreetDelicious food and excellent service! Reservation essential.
Galway's own Michelin star restaurant, a foodie's delight!
36 locals recommend
Aniar Restaurant & Boutique Cookery School
53 Dominick St LowerGalway's own Michelin star restaurant, a foodie's delight!
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long WalkA foodie's delight!
Le Petit Delice Limited
7 Mainguard StFrench bakery.
Griffins Bakery
Traditional Irish bakery in the heart of Galway, shop street.
A convenient short walk (less than 5 min) to this restaurant from the property. Excellent quality traditional food if you're really hungry the dinner menu 3 courses at €38.50 is good value and Sunday lunch 3 courses at €28.50. Booking is essential as this restaurant is popular with the locals.
16 locals recommend
White Gables Restaurant
A convenient short walk (less than 5 min) to this restaurant from the property. Excellent quality traditional food if you're really hungry the dinner menu 3 courses at €38.50 is good value and Sunday lunch 3 courses at €28.50. Booking is essential as this restaurant is popular with the locals.
Moycullen market is an open air market less than a 5 minute walk from the property, on the green area opposite The Forge pub. Open every Friday from 1pm tp 6pm. Fresh organic and non-organic fruit and veg, fish, cheese, sushi, bread,home baked goods and street food.
9 locals recommend
Moycullen
Moycullen market is an open air market less than a 5 minute walk from the property, on the green area opposite The Forge pub. Open every Friday from 1pm tp 6pm. Fresh organic and non-organic fruit and veg, fish, cheese, sushi, bread,home baked goods and street food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best live traditional music and atmosphere. Full of locals, not too touristy.
72 locals recommend
O'Connors Pub
Upper Salthill RoadBest live traditional music and atmosphere. Full of locals, not too touristy.
Irish pub and food served, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Less than 5 minute walk from the property.
9 locals recommend
The Forge and Venue
Irish pub and food served, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Less than 5 minute walk from the property.
Under new management now 'The Coach House', local bar within 5 minutes walk of the property.
Dooley's Bar Moycullen station
Under new management now 'The Coach House', local bar within 5 minutes walk of the property.
Traditional impromptu Irish music sessions upstairs nightly from 10pm, very popular so get there early to reserve a seat or there will be standing room only.
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdTraditional impromptu Irish music sessions upstairs nightly from 10pm, very popular so get there early to reserve a seat or there will be standing room only.
For Jazz lovers every Monday night from 10pm Black Magic Big Band, an 18 piece jazz band with vocalists perform jazz tunes until midnight and entrance is free. Sundays between 12 and 2 the Galway Bay Jazz Band play their old style dixieland jazz tunes and entrance is free, good for families.
23 locals recommend
Buskers Brownes
5 Cross Street UpperFor Jazz lovers every Monday night from 10pm Black Magic Big Band, an 18 piece jazz band with vocalists perform jazz tunes until midnight and entrance is free. Sundays between 12 and 2 the Galway Bay Jazz Band play their old style dixieland jazz tunes and entrance is free, good for families.
Sightseeing
Spend hours watching all the buskers - Galway at its best.
Kids love it.
54 locals recommend
Shop street
4-40 Shop StSpend hours watching all the buskers - Galway at its best.
Kids love it.
Iconic Galway Bay. From Moycullen you could take a drive over the 'Mountain Road' turn left onto the L1320 to Spiddal Village approx. 18 minutes. Enjoy the views of Galway Bay, The Burren and Aran Islands as you get over the hill. At Spiddal turn left onto the R336 and enjoy a seaside drive along Galway Bay towards Galway City via Bearna home of O'Grady's on the Pier. Turn right onto the R336 and follow signs to Tra Mhor or Tra Sailin beaches.
Galway Bay
Iconic Galway Bay. From Moycullen you could take a drive over the 'Mountain Road' turn left onto the L1320 to Spiddal Village approx. 18 minutes. Enjoy the views of Galway Bay, The Burren and Aran Islands as you get over the hill. At Spiddal turn left onto the R336 and enjoy a seaside drive along Galway Bay towards Galway City via Bearna home of O'Grady's on the Pier. Turn right onto the R336 and follow signs to Tra Mhor or Tra Sailin beaches.
If you're going to Connemara include this 16km long glacial fjord in your itinerary, well worth it for the scenery. You can take a boat trip on the Fjord, see Killary Fjord Boat Tours for details.
21 locals recommend
Killary Harbour
If you're going to Connemara include this 16km long glacial fjord in your itinerary, well worth it for the scenery. You can take a boat trip on the Fjord, see Killary Fjord Boat Tours for details.
Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the castle is a particularly well-preserved example of a 16th Century Irish tower house. Guided tours available.
29 locals recommend
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the castle is a particularly well-preserved example of a 16th Century Irish tower house. Guided tours available.
Arts & Culture
Check the listings to see what's on, as well as the Black Box Theatre. Booking essential during the Galway Arts Festival
74 locals recommend
Town Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse SquareCheck the listings to see what's on, as well as the Black Box Theatre. Booking essential during the Galway Arts Festival
Home to a variety of artists and crafts, ceramics, glass maker, handweaving, basket weaving, screen printing and celtic jewellery and coin maker. Occasional workshops available, see their website for details. Try mouthwatering handmade chocolates, baked goods and delicious food at Builin Blasta Cafe and Bakery.
13 locals recommend
Spiddal Craft and Design Studios
Home to a variety of artists and crafts, ceramics, glass maker, handweaving, basket weaving, screen printing and celtic jewellery and coin maker. Occasional workshops available, see their website for details. Try mouthwatering handmade chocolates, baked goods and delicious food at Builin Blasta Cafe and Bakery.
Free entry to the Museum behind the Spanish Arch. Delicious food at the cafe at ground level.
141 locals recommend
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeFree entry to the Museum behind the Spanish Arch. Delicious food at the cafe at ground level.
Roundstone Music and Craft Shop lies within the walls of an old Franciscan Monastery in the quaint fishing village of Roundstone in the heart of Connemara. It is a fine Craftsman's Craft shop, Music, fashion and coffee shop. Bodhrans can be purchased here and they can also have Celtic designs hand painted on them or even a Family Crest. An excellent place to relax over coffee or even use the outdoor picnic area alongside the monastery bell tower in this beautiful location right on the water.
Roundstone Musical Instruments & Crafts
Monastery RoadRoundstone Music and Craft Shop lies within the walls of an old Franciscan Monastery in the quaint fishing village of Roundstone in the heart of Connemara. It is a fine Craftsman's Craft shop, Music, fashion and coffee shop. Bodhrans can be purchased here and they can also have Celtic designs hand painted on them or even a Family Crest. An excellent place to relax over coffee or even use the outdoor picnic area alongside the monastery bell tower in this beautiful location right on the water.
Essentials
Full supermarket with deli & bakery . 5 minute walk from the house
7 locals recommend
SuperValu Moycullen
Full supermarket with deli & bakery . 5 minute walk from the house
Howard's Pharmacy
12 An FuaránPharmacy 2 minutes walk from the property.
McCanns Centra
Unit 15 An Fuarán2 Minutes walk from the property.
Parks & Nature
Cong
A magical town and forest, about an hour's drive away. Worth it!
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore AbbeyBeautiful spot for a day out.
Dog's Bay
Beautiful beach, near Roundstone. About an hour's drive away.
Silverstrand
Great beach for families, 15 minutes away. Parking and loos on site.
Hike to the top of Diamond Hill in the Connemara National Park for spectacular scenery. Free entry and cafe on site.
300 locals recommend
Connemara National Park
Hike to the top of Diamond Hill in the Connemara National Park for spectacular scenery. Free entry and cafe on site.
My favourite scenic drive, ideal for a picnic on the Lake beach on the Western end of the Lough with good swimming near the shore if it's a good summer. Drive through Joyce's Country between Maam and Leenane, turn right at the sign for Lough Nafooey and enjoy the scenery!
10 locals recommend
Lough Nafooey
My favourite scenic drive, ideal for a picnic on the Lake beach on the Western end of the Lough with good swimming near the shore if it's a good summer. Drive through Joyce's Country between Maam and Leenane, turn right at the sign for Lough Nafooey and enjoy the scenery!
Trá an Dóilín, is located near the village of Carraroe. The beach is noted for its very fine "coral". Contrary to the English name, Coral Strand, the beach is actually made of coralline algae known as maerl. This type of beach (biogenic gravel) is rare and of great conservation importance. There are public changing rooms and toliet facilities available at the beach
Bothar Gear
Trá an Dóilín, is located near the village of Carraroe. The beach is noted for its very fine "coral". Contrary to the English name, Coral Strand, the beach is actually made of coralline algae known as maerl. This type of beach (biogenic gravel) is rare and of great conservation importance. There are public changing rooms and toliet facilities available at the beach
Entertainment & Activities
Oughterard is a 15 minute drive from the property where the Corrib Cruises depart daily at 12pm (except Tuesdays) pack a picnic lunch for this day long trip or have lunch at one of the restaurants in Cong or tea at Ashford Castle. It includes a guided tour of Inchagoill Island and it's 5th Century monastic site and church. The cruise then continues on to Ashford Castle arriving at 1.30pm where you can take a 1km walk to Cong village or enjoy the grounds of Ashford Castle until 5pm when the boat departs for a return trip to Oughterard, arriving at 6pm. If you don't want to spend the whole day on this cruise you could drive around Lough Corrib to Cong (Approx 1 hour) and take a history boat tour from Cong, departing 2.30, this tour is two hours long and visits Inchagoill Island.
34 locals recommend
Corrib Cruises
1 Pier RoadOughterard is a 15 minute drive from the property where the Corrib Cruises depart daily at 12pm (except Tuesdays) pack a picnic lunch for this day long trip or have lunch at one of the restaurants in Cong or tea at Ashford Castle. It includes a guided tour of Inchagoill Island and it's 5th Century monastic site and church. The cruise then continues on to Ashford Castle arriving at 1.30pm where you can take a 1km walk to Cong village or enjoy the grounds of Ashford Castle until 5pm when the boat departs for a return trip to Oughterard, arriving at 6pm. If you don't want to spend the whole day on this cruise you could drive around Lough Corrib to Cong (Approx 1 hour) and take a history boat tour from Cong, departing 2.30, this tour is two hours long and visits Inchagoill Island.
Supervised windsurfing, SUP and Kayaking in a sheltered inlet, great for kids over 8 to try out or beginner adults and experienced adults. All wetsuits and life jackets supplied by the company.
17 locals recommend
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing
Supervised windsurfing, SUP and Kayaking in a sheltered inlet, great for kids over 8 to try out or beginner adults and experienced adults. All wetsuits and life jackets supplied by the company.
Oughterard Golf Club is an 18 Hole parkland course, which is lined with mature native Irish trees, including Oak, Hazel and Birch. It is an excellent test of golf, with numerous water features, sand bunkers etc. that are strategically placed to protect the par of the course.
The Golf Club is renowned for its hospitality and is an ideal venue to include on a golfing holiday in the West of Ireland. 15 Minute drive from Moycullen
19 locals recommend
Oughterard Golf Club
Oughterard Golf Club is an 18 Hole parkland course, which is lined with mature native Irish trees, including Oak, Hazel and Birch. It is an excellent test of golf, with numerous water features, sand bunkers etc. that are strategically placed to protect the par of the course.
The Golf Club is renowned for its hospitality and is an ideal venue to include on a golfing holiday in the West of Ireland. 15 Minute drive from Moycullen
Built on 250 acres of Connemara moorland the course measures approximately 6900 yards with water coming into play at 13 holes. The design has resulted in generously proportioned fairways, many elevated tee boxes and some splendid carries. Great care has been taken to construct extra large greens with subtle burrows that will test even the best golfer. The final four holes especially provide an amazing finish to a satisfying and memorable experience. Less than 15 minute drive from Moycullen.
8 locals recommend
Bearna Golf Club
Built on 250 acres of Connemara moorland the course measures approximately 6900 yards with water coming into play at 13 holes. The design has resulted in generously proportioned fairways, many elevated tee boxes and some splendid carries. Great care has been taken to construct extra large greens with subtle burrows that will test even the best golfer. The final four holes especially provide an amazing finish to a satisfying and memorable experience. Less than 15 minute drive from Moycullen.
To mention only a few of the land and water based activities on offer for example: archery; paintball; climbing and absailing; waterskiing; mini waterpark. Suitable for ages 8+.
33 locals recommend
Killary Adventure Company
To mention only a few of the land and water based activities on offer for example: archery; paintball; climbing and absailing; waterskiing; mini waterpark. Suitable for ages 8+.
Moycullen Riding Centre
Horse riding, scenic bog road and beach trekking.
Pet farm, outdoor and indoor playground. Pony and trap rides. Suitable for children under the age of 12.
22 locals recommend
Loughwell Farm Park
Pet farm, outdoor and indoor playground. Pony and trap rides. Suitable for children under the age of 12.