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"James Lynch Fitzstephen was the mayor and magistrate of Galway in 1493. So the story goes, when his son was condemned for the murder of a romantic rival Spanish merchant sailor, Lynch Sr personally acted as..."

"Whether you need to be thawed out after a brisk walk on the prom, or you need that extra bit of energy to give you the courage to dive off Blackrock, a coffee from Salthill’s Ground & Co will sort you out. With the smell of fresh-baked bread and pastry all around and top notch breakfast and lunch offerings - you already know you’ll be getting a slice of cake on the side. Salthill Prom // more here"

"One of Salthill’s most beloved cafés, Ground & Co aren’t pulling any punches this Pancake Day!. Serving up the mouth-watering delights as they were intended - in stacks of two - their menu features the likes of bacon and maple syrup, Biscoff, caramel and cream, strawberries and cream, and the old reliable nutella pancake. Accompanied by a steaming cup of coffee and the day’s sorted!"

"Baby G+C is back in the game with a few new adjustments for all our caffeine needs. Operating with a new cool booth called the ‘Tap and Go Coffee Station’, customers can order their favourite coffees from a safe and social distance. The booth is also another Dan Gardener creation!"

"Located just a stone’s throw from the Spanish Arch by Galway’s long walk, Ard Bia offers diners the perfect atmosphere for relaxing. Whether you want a take a moment to enjoy a fine coffee and cake while watching the River Corrib flow by outside, or eat a hearty meal with a glass of wine accompanied by friends, the choice is yours."

"More of an art house serving best brunches in town than a restaurant per se. This place is hip to the bone!. Dj workshops, talks about this and that and dinners …"

"A relatively new addition to Galway's pizza scene, Pizza Amore is the sister restaurant to Pizza Napoli. Honestly, I would make it a double whammy and hit up both, one after the other."

"Bringing a real authentic taste of Italy to Galway City, this spot is perfect for a top-class pizza evening. Address: 4 Cross Street Upper, Galway, H91 C6X2"

"A post shared by Emily Martin King (@emmygalway) on Sep 23, 2015 at 3:25am PDT. This fun, suburban park features fascinating playgrounds, woodland paths, Gaelic soccer fields and pitches, and a lot of picnic areas for you, your friends, and family. Enjoy long walks with your pets, and have beautiful Irish sceneries captured on your phone in this serene and enticing park."

"If you are looking for free things to do in Galway for kids, then a visit to Cappagh Park won’t cost you a penny. This park features a playground, gardens, woodland path leading to Barna Woods (above), football pitches, and picnic areas. Address: Cappagh Rd, Galway"

"Updated in 2019, Millenium Children’s Park is a must if you are in Galway City with kids. The colourful playground has plenty of things to keep the kids occupied and the nearby skatepark is one of the best things to do in Galway with teenagers. Just remember their skateboards!"

"Near Athenry, you will find a forest walk to enjoy with your little explorers called the Carrabane Forest Walk. There is a looped trail that is composed of gravel (so not really buggy-friendly) that crosses streams and over bridges that kids and dogs will love. Take a picnic to enjoy, and if you are visiting in autumn, take a food container so the kids can do some blackberry picking."