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Discover all that's going on in the coolest part of Galway; Galway's Westend....
Congratulations to Elena Santos on the launch of Window Stories No 2! 💛🧵

Scan the QR Code to listen to a heartfelt personal story from our community, perfect for your morning walk! 🎧👣

Supported by Galway City Council Arts Office

#WindowStories #Galway #GalwaysWestend
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Christmas Market in Silke’s Cash & Carry opens tomorrow at 10:30am as the Mayor of Galway City officially cuts the ribbon 🎀 ✂️

The Market will then be open from 11am-6pm Mon-Fri & 11am-8pm Sat & Sun until Dec 23rd.

Supported by Galway City Night-Time Economy initiative
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Our morning walk around Galway's Westend 😍👣
What's your morning routine?

#galwayswestend #Galway #morning #morningroutine☀️
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Have you spotted the big snow globe across the bridges? Gorgeous photo by @upintheeire 📸😍 Thanks for tagging us!

It's going to be a wonderful Christmas in Galway's Westend!

#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ChristmasInGalway #Christmas #ChristmasLights #VisitGalway
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A breathtaking morning in Galway's Westend 😍✨️
If you're visiting Galway this Christmas, make sure you #CrossTheBridge to #GalwaysWestend and visit our website www.galwayswestend.ie to find out more!

#galwayswestend #galway #visitgalway #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Sunrise
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Hickey Meats are now taking Christmas orders so you can #ShopLocal this Christmas and enjoy the finest quality!

Their popular Christmas Savings Club returns too, so you can place your order and pay it off over time - the perfect way to ease the cost of Christmas spending!
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For sparkly festive photos in Galway, cross the bridges to Galway's Westend 😍✨️

You'll find the big Christmas Bauble at Raven's Terrace this year, which the kids always love sitting in for a family photo! 📸

#GalwaysWestend #ChristmasInGalway #ChristmasLights #Galway #VisitGalway #ThisIsGalway
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hello Moon 🌙 👋

#GalwaysWestend
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Who's excited for Going Coastal, the 3-day Music & Arts Festival taking place in Galway's Westend this weekend?! 🎶🥳🤘

More info and tickets at www.goingcoastal.ie
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Have you seen the beautiful new art on the wall of Daróg Wine Bar?

Jane Stark’s paintings explore the quiet architecture of the natural world, from the delicate curve of a petal to the geometry of a leaf, with subjects ranging from ornamental plants to edible ones 🌿🎨🖌
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It's not Halloween until Erin Dolan works her magic on the window art at The Blue Note 👏👏

Follow @erinalice.art on Insta for more!

#GalwaysWestend #ThisIsGalway #Galway #Art #WindowArt #Halloween #BlueNote
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We love these October mornings on the canal... and so do the ducks 🦆😍

#Galway #ireland #canals #ducksofinstagram #ducksunlimited #duck
October 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We're so excited for Sunday evening, when the world-famous Macnas Parade will pass through Galway's Westend 🤩

The Samhain Spectacle will cross O'Brien's Bridge onto Dominick St Lower before finishing at Fr Burke Park. There will be Family-Friendly viewing along the way so bring the whole family!
October 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Then ➡️ Now

The Small Crane, formerly the centrepiece of turf and potato markets, now a beautiful public garden and meeting place in Galway's Westend.

When you're in Galway, #CrossTheBridges to #GalwaysWestend to see this historic landmark.

Discover more at www.galwayswestend.ie
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Darkness and Light 🌞 Stunning views from Galway's Westend this morning! Grab a coffee and come for an early stroll soon....
#galway #galwayswestend #sunrise #ireland
October 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We are ________ ? Fill in the blank to describe Galway's Westend ✏️

#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #VisitGalway #CaptionContest #Sunrise #StreetArt #Mural
October 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Join us 2pm Thurs Oct 23rd at The Small Crane to mark the completion of this special restoration project, a celebration of heritage, community, and craft in the heart of Galway's Westend 🩷
October 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Crunchy 🍂🍁👣 Brilliant work ongoing at Fr Burke Park to improve lighting, make it more accessible, and upgrade it ahead of what's going to be a fun year of events, festivals and gatherings!

#galway #galwayswestend #park #autumn #autumnleaves #crunchy #crunchyleaves #galwayevents #galwayfestivals
October 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Autumn in Galway's Westend and the final weekend of Baboró International Arts Festival for Children - get out and enjoy it!

#Baboró #GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #WhatsOnInGalway
October 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you're buying some Halloween decorations or masks for your costume, please buy second-hand from your local charity shop to #ShopLocal, #SupportCharity and #SaveTheEnvironment 🙏👻

Galway Simon Community on Sea Road have lots of nice bits!

#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #VisitGalway
October 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We'll never get tired of this view as we pop down to grab a bit of lunch 😍

Art by West Walls.

#GalwaysWestend #Galvia #Mural #StreetArt #LunchTime
October 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Isn't The Small Crane looking fabulous after some recent improvement works to restore this iconic Galway monument to its past glory?! 😍🙌

Take a walk across the bridges to Galway's Westend soon to soak up the history of the oldest part of Galway!

#galwayswestend #galway #galwayhistory
October 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Now this is what Autumn is all about... Cinnamon Buns & Chai Lattés in a cosy coffee shop in Galway's Westend 😍 🍂

☕ Plámás, Dominick St Upper

#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #Coffeeshops #Autumn
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Spectacular sights in Galway's Westend, down the River Corrib and out to Galway Bay 😍 👌 Fantastic shot by @leprechaun_lens_galway on Instagram!

Tag us and use our hashtag #galwayswestend when posting to social media, and we'll share our faves!

#galway #visitgalway #thisisgalway #ireland #rainbow
October 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The rain is bucketing down so it's a day for the high stool 🌧️👍 What's your favourite spot to perch in Galway's Westend?

📍 MP Walsh Bar on Dominick St Lower

#GalwaysWestend #Galway #ThisIsGalway #RainyDay #Rain #IrishWeather #VisitGalway #GalwayPubs #IrishPubs
October 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM