Best Shopping Malls in Galway Area

"The centre was built on the site of an old timber yard in an effort to breathe life into the city. And it was an undoubtable success. Today, with its specialist shops in fashion, food, sport, gifts, books, household goods, department stores, cafes, banks and bustling yet spacious atmosphere and its constant hosting of exhibitions and events for children and adults, Eyre Square Centre has become a centre in every sense of the word."

"A large Dunne's supermarket is the centrepiece of this shopping centre ,which features more than 70 shops and chain-food outlets."

"Located just off Eyre Square, which is serviced by bus # 33 direct from outside Clybaun Hotel, the Corrib Shopping Centre is a compact shopping mall featuring a wide range of goods. The main outlet for this centre is the department store, Debenhams. Marks and Spencers have a department store as well as a food court and there are plenty of cosmetics and accessories, menswear, ladies wear and household goods as well as a spacious café and a multi storey car park."

"An iconic piece of Galway’s history, the Claddagh ring features two hearts and a crown and can symbolise romantic availability or otherwise, depending on the direction that the crown points. Some firms that make the city’s ring date back to the 18th century. It’s associated with the Joyce Tribe and has spread far and wide in recent years, but several Galway shops (the museum, naturally, is also one) have cornered a local market steeped in tradition."

"The Claddagh ring has become iconic the world over thanks to the spread of the Irish across the globe. Delve into the history and lore of this iconic ring at the Legend of the Claddagh Ring museum and visitor centre, where you can learn where the ring first came from and what it has come to represent."

"A symbol of Irish heritage, the famous Claddagh ring actually originated in Galway. In the nearby neighbourhood going by the same name, which was once a fishing village. At the Claddagh museum and workshop you’ll discover the legend of ring and may even see some being made."

"Monkey Business is Galway’s best indoor adventure centre for kids. Your little ones are guaranteed to have a fun-filled day exploring 3 stories of climbing frames, slides, ball ponds, bouncy castles and much more. There’s also a popular toddlers section available and it caters for kids parties, tour groups and school tours."

"Indoor Adventure Centre for Kids - 3 stories of climbing frames, slides, ball ponds, bouncy castles and dedicated toddlers section. They cater for kids birthday parties, communions, confirmations, tour groups and school tours. Full coffee shop available."

"Veritable experts in all things sweet and savoury, Mr Waffle’s menu features the finest crepes and waffles all year round - but they truly pull out all the stops when it comes to Pancake Tuesday. They’ve got all the traditional favourites alongside some more inventive offerings, including the Oreo Supreme and The Madness, which is loaded with strawberry, banana, milk and white chocolate goodness. Just pop along to Mr Waffle from 8-5 to pre-order your goodies for collection."

"Chocolate lovers will tell you that Mr Waffle is the only spot for your fix in Galway, and I'd tend to agree with them. With the word "waffle" in the name, it might seem criminal to order anything else but I'll just let their banana and Nutella pancakes speak for themselves. Make sure you're hungry because there's plenty to fill your belly with here."

"Pancake Tuesday is known at Mr Waffle as the most wonderful day of the year. With that attitude, it’s clear that this store is an ideal spot for the day at hand. Mr Waffle will once again be raising money for ACT for Meningitis."

"Dating back to 1320, this church is Ireland’s largest medieval parish church hosting regular services. It is dedicated to St Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers and constructed from Galway’s signature grey limestone. In the middle of the 17th century the largest body of Irish genealogical lore, Leabhar na nGenealach, recording the heritage of families across Ireland, was written at this very place."

"A ‘show mine’ that plays tribute to the days of mining in Connemara, West Galway, a trip to Glengowla brings you below ground to explore the dangerous extraction methods of 19th-century silver and lead mining. As well as the roughshod mining buildings and cave below, Glengowla is now home to an open farm, which is popular with local families. Glengowla Lodge, Glengowla East, Oughterard, Co."