Galway, City of the Tribes, is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations, known for its charming cobbled streets, its friendly residents, and its pervasive sense of history.
The city sits on the location where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. The main hub of activity in the city is the 18th century Eyre Square, here you can find numerous shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants.
Visitors to Galway City are drawn to the brightly-painted pubs, teeming with activity and traditional Irish folk music; the legendary street performers, enchanting the crowds; and the countless festivals which take place in Galway every year.
If you are looking for a future focused destination that will both inspire fresh thinking and new perspectives and be the magical and memorable destination which delivers the event your attendees are talking about for years to come, below are just a few of the reasons why you need to put Galway on your destination radar…
- Iconic and diverse MICE ready destinations steeped in nature, history and culture which showcase Ireland at its best
- Exceptional hospitality from industry partners who work collaboratively together as Team Galway to deliver extraordinary events
- Easy access from worldwide destinations
- 4 & 5* in Ireland, stunning Gala Dinner Venues, picturesque landscapes, both urban and coastal, provide an array of captivating options for incentive groups.
- Home to the University of Galway, with 1,200 pax capacity
- Surrounded by acres of national park and Wild Atlantic Way Coastline
- Immersive and authentic experiences
- Responsible; Galway is one of Ireland’s leading Sustainable Tourism destination
At Galway Convention Bureau, our services support international business events to include, bid assistance, supported and organised site inspections, free venue finding service, guidelines on how to deliver a sustainable event, suite of images for your events website and introductions to local suppliers, business sector leaders, researchers and academics. We are a complimentary service and offer impartial expert local advice.
