Have you ever wanted to visit beautiful Galway City in Ireland?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- This video is an introduction to pretty Galway City. We'll simply take a walk through some of the city's most vibrant areas to get a feel for the place. Galway is situated on the west coast of Ireland in the county of the same name and in the Province of Connacht. It's a city with a long history dating from its foundation in 1124. Part of the original walls of the city still remains. The city fell into decline after the Great Famine (1845 - 1852) and never really recovered. However, it saw an emergence as one of Ireland's cultural centres during the period of the Irish 'Celtic Tiger'.
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Great wee city. Visited in late December 2003 and hope to get back sometime soon.
2003? Maybe time for a return trip Mandy?
For me its a must to visit when in ireland ! love everything in galway lovely city
Couldn’t agree more. Many thanks for watching. I hope you’ll check out more of my videos. Good luck.
Loved this video. One of our favourite Irish cities. Those streets are so inviting & I can’t wait to return now
I LOVE Galway City so much, I used to go there a lot when I lived in Sligo, wonderful video, it was so fantastic to take another trip down those wonderful streets through your video, thanks so much for sharing and sending lots of love from Belfast XXXXX
So glad you enjoyed it Avalon. Yes, Galway is a very special place. I’ll be releasing a few more Galway videos soon.
@@nakedireland looking forward to them XXXX
I was in galway for 3 months in 1996 during a language stay. I love galway I love ireland. my heart is green white and gold
It’s the most beautiful city in Ireland I think Claudia. Thanks for your comment.
I haven't been in Galway in a long time. You've just whetted my appetite for another visit. It looks lovely in your video.
Thanks Gary, though it’s not hard to make Galway look attractive. Beautiful city!
I really enjoy the auto free streets - easier to walkabout without risk of getting killed by motorcars. My first trip to western Europe in 1993 was Stockholm Sweden which also has large area in centre of city that has no automobile traffic.
Yes, that certainly is one of the good points about that area of Galway.
I felt the same way when I was stationed in Munich, Germany in 1978. The ability to wander the Zeil [city center pedestrian shopping area] without traffic was over the top pleasant.
Been there a few times from Kerry. It really is just another overrated tourist attraction town - highly overrated.I did however have my best pint of Guinness there, and the best fish chowder. Tourism has taken over Ireland.
Alas Paul, I sympathise with your feelings about tourism taking over Ireland. Yes Galway suffers from that, no doubt, but it still has a lot to offer all the same. Let us know where you got the Chowder and Guinness if you remember. Also, the north of the island is now perhaps the most unspoilt in terms of tourism, due to its being overlooked during the troubles. Lots of good places to explore there and I’ve made videos about a few.
Well tourism brings in a lot of money so that’s a good thing.
I love the old songs of your country,too many to mention but what a treat to hear that jazz you used in this video.It's the kind of mood music that speaks volumes.
Thanks so much.
Ah brilliant, I’m so glad you liked it Tom, it’s one of my own compositions.
I keep trying to get out this way , and something pops up so i cant , but ill get there in the next few weeks , loved it every time i went out here
It’s such a lovely neck of the woods, my fav part of Ireland I think.
Lovely. Thank you for your gentle narration and educational insights into the history and culture of Galway. I subscribed.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it James, thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
like 15 👍🤟amazing upload my friend 👍
I really love Galway! I lived there for 2 years, in St Helen's St, near Róisín Dubh, and then in Salthill, right in front of the Atlantic. I am now in Bohermeen, Co Meath, but my dream is to move back to Galway one day!
I don’t blame you, I’d love to live there myself. I know the Róisin Dubh well, had some great nights in there!
Hey,
I am moving to Galway in 2 months..could you please tell me about the things I have to prepare before going over ,as I am going there as a student so accomodation to part time works.....to such important things could you please tell me,since you have lived and loved the place .
My ancestors from my mothers side arrived to the shores of America from Galway, long ago.
I would love to visit and re-connect with the land so foreign yet so personal to who I am one day.
You should certainly come and visit some day Omar, you’ll get a warm welcome I assure you.
@@nakedireland I'm confident I will. Met many kind and humble Irish people through out my life.
You’ll meet plenty more of those in Galway. Nicest people in Ireland!
i've been to some places in southern Ireland like Dingle, Limerick and Dublin but, haven't been to Galway although, it looks pretty neat! perhaps one of these days when all the covid nonsense goes away...
You definitely should visit it Zod. It’s chilled and lovely.
Little known fact the guy playing Irish trad on the banjo is a Dutch man, he gives me hope other Orange men will play trad on the Banjo some day too :-)
i love Marrakech jemma el fna it's nicer than Galway
Fair enough.
Great video ! We’re almost to go to Dublin and Galway next month , do have any advice for us ?
And some information about how to do with COVID things for the trip ?
I think you are in luck, most Covid restrictions will be lifted from 22nd Oct in Rep of Ireland. So that means you should have no problems accessing pubs and restaurants. My advice when you get to Galway is just to head for Quay Street, that’s where a lot of the action happens. If you like traditional fish & chips there’s a great place called mcDonagh’s just at the end of that street. There’s plenty of good pubs - take your pick. In Dublin I strongly recommend visiting a pub called Grogan’s on South William Street. Otherwise visit the Templebar area in the evening. And if you like parks, try st Stephen’s green at the top of Graften street (see my film). Don’t forget to get yourself a big pint of Guinness while you’re here!
Very cool, especially the quiet and the less crowded! I noticed that there are not many young men, most of those who appeared in the video are from the fifties and above!
Hi there, I didn’t notice that, but I think you’re right. There’s generally a lot of young people, from all over the world, in Galway as it’s a university city. But not sure why younger men don’t feature in this video. Good observation though.
Looks a vibrant. cultured place. I hope to visit, particularly as my mother was Irish, but had to spend most of her life in Manchester for work. I'll have to find out how the cost of accommodation etc.. compares to England.
I love the way you've blended commentary perfectly with quiet so you can virtually look around beautiful Galway. I gave me a new perspective of the town.
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew, it’s a beautiful place.
Great video! Going to Galway THIS Sunday and thanks for the head up of where to go. So excited to see this European flair in West Ireland. From a Canadian tourist who's looking for some good craic! 😄
Craic a plenty in Galway Norman! Hope you have a great time.
@nakedireland OMG what an amazing place Galway is! Thanks so much for taking the time to make and edit. People, if you are going to Ireland and the West side, make Galway a stop, such an amazing place with PLENTY of Craic indeed!
Couldn’t agree more Norman.
You’ve captured the city of my birth very nicely ;) Taafe’s for pints, McDonagh’s for fish and chips.
Oh and what fish and chips!!
@@nakedireland Indeed. Recommendations from everyone from the Holy See to Glasgow Celtic! They must be doing something right.
One of the best chip shops I’ve ever been in.
Well done, friend. I've been to lovely Ireland twice--but not yet to Galway City. One day!
Ah you’ve gotta get to Galway Mick. Next time? Hope you’re enjoying the Naked Ireland vids?
@@nakedireland: Your videos are, in a word, MAGNIFICENT! Fantastic music, too. Greetings from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA.
Mick, that’s so encouraging to hear. Thank you so much. And feel free to share with your Irish/American friends. A taste of the ‘old country’.
No I hadn’t been to Old Country, my friends in Galway today, I’ve sent him this video to ask whether he had frequented the Crane Bar, as looked like a marvellous place to be, much better than where in live in the UK mainland.
Yes it’s a lovely place Jack, but we don’t refer to the UK as the mainland? The European contenant is prob the closest thing Ireland regards as a ‘mainland’ of any kind. But Rep of Ireland is obv an independent country.
I grew up in the upper Ohio Valley in the US and am primarily of Galloway Scots, Scots Irish, and Dublin Irish ancestry. one cool evening in Galway I was walking from my bed and breakfast into town to get something to eat when I got a sudden kind of rushing feeling of home. Houses along my route were lighting peat fires in their hearths to drive off the evening chill. Peat smoke and bituminous coal smoke are not unpleasant (at least to me) and smell about the same. I grew up in a house heated by a some what leaky bituminous coal furnace replaced by gas in my late teens. I know this might not be popular today but I will always remember Galway because of the peat fires of the late 90s.
Thanks Wowbagger, yes the smell of peat (or as we say, turf) fires have that nostalgic connection for many of us in Ireland. Even if we don’t come from the countryside where turf burning was more common (like myself), it often reminds us of going there on our holidays. I personally love the smell of turf. Actually, I have a video about turf in Ireland which you might want to seek out. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
nice place
It's a truly beautiful place William. Thanks for watching.
Lovely video, off to Galway and Connemara in a few months, can’t wait especially after watching this 😅
Ah, glad you enjoyed it Sam. Have a great trip and thanks so much for watching.
Was just there lat week. One my favorite cities in Ireland ❤️🇮🇪
Me too!
Thanks for leaving out distracting soundtrack.Nicely done.
Glad you enjoyed.
I hate Galway
I guess it’s not for everyone then. What’s so bad about it?
@@nakedireland I suppose hate is a strong word,and it's not really the physical place I dislike so much,but the people.They always give me the impression they think they're superior,so artistic,etc etc.
Wow, I’ve always felt the Galwegians to be so nice. I never picked up on that.
I plan to spend about 3 nights just outside Galway in June. Anything I should absolutely see (or stay away from)?
There’s an interesting museum down on the quays, near the Spanish Arch. This might be a good starting point to get a historical overview if that might interest you. Otherwise it’s all about discovering the town and its quaint little streets, charming old buildings and nice pubs, often with live music at weekends. Wander round the city’s waterways (I did a separate film on that) and don’t forget to visit the leafy university area - a nice walk.
Nice job. Beautiful music. Thanks!
Thank you so much Theo. Do check out some of the other Naked Ireland vids if you get a chance.
Roll on to the Good times. Love you Galway.
Couldn’t agree more Rose, can’t wait to go back myself!
Cheers buddy heading that way at the weekend this has really helped.
That's great Paul, that's what we're here for - have a good time and check out some of our other Galway videos on the channel.
Thank you for sharing...
Thank you for watching! I hope you’ll check out some more Naked Ireland videos?
Nice video! Thank you
Thank you so much for watching Oskar. I hope there are other Naked Ireland videos that you can enjoy.
What is the song at the start?
It’s an original composition of my own.
Thanks for this video. Beautifully done and with great music that steers away from the Irish reel trope. 😊
Thank you so much Ed. So glad you liked it. And the music is my own, so your praise is all the more warmly welcome. I hope you’ll keep watching the Naked Ireland videos.
@@nakedireland Well then, bravo on your composing and performing, as well! My daughter had a great time visiting Ireland last week and I appreciate all you shared in the Galway video.
Many thanks Ed. So glad the videos were useful in terms of pointing people in the right direction. Galway is a beautiful place.
The word "unique" immediately makes me hit the skip-button.
Did I use the word ‘unique’?