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Briain Kelly, 14 Jun
Galway’s Westend, the beating heart of Galway City known for its
captivating culture, announces the launch of its Galway’s Westend Walking
Tours.
This immersive experience will allow visitors and locals to delve into the
rich tapestry of Galway’s Westend, revealing the hidden gems, unique
stories, and vibrant atmosphere that make it a must-visit destination.
Galway’s Westend is celebrated for its bohemian charm, artistic flair, and
diverse community, making it a focal point of Galway’s cultural scene.
The Galway’s Westend Walking Tours aim to showcase this captivating
district, guiding participants through its picturesque streets, unveiling
its historical landmarks, and providing an intimate glimpse into the
thriving arts, food, and music scene that defines the area.
Led by expert local guides, each Galway’s Westend Walking Tour will take
participants on a journey of discovery, exploring the district’s rich
history, captivating tales, and fascinating anecdotes.
From traditional Irish music venues to independent boutiques,
award-winning restaurants, and artisanal food markets, visitors will
immerse themselves in the unique ambiance that defines Galway’s Westend.
The tours will tell the tales of Irish-town (West End) versus the
Norman/English town of Galway to being introduced to the home of Lady
Gregory’s son, Major Robert Gregory, whose death in January 1918 inspired
WB Yeats poem, ‘An Irish Airman foresees his death’.
Where now lies The Galway Arts Centre, Galway’s only dedicated art gallery
and Aras Na Gael – the Irish language experience with Dance, music, song,
conversation, and a bar!
The tours will begin each day on Raven’s Terrace where the great Claddagh
connection begins. Tour guides will touch on Pawnbroker, Fish on Friday,
Claddagh ring, Claddagh fishing tradition and the Galway Hookers.
Then the connection to maritime history will be the focus of walks along
The Eglinton Canal that lead to the University. Tour guides will draw on
the Lock gates, bridges, tow-paths and how the Canals connect to Corrib
with Water activities from past to present day.
As people step through the neighbourhood, they will be introduced to the
socio-cultural fabric through food, people and place and of course nuggets
of information like, did you know that The area is home to Galway’s only
LGBT Bar, Nova on Henry Street?
Back into The Small Crane where the History of the Galway markets, potato,
hay, turf, vegetable, pigs, calves were held and now will be told.
Right alongside here the stories of prolific Galway author Walter Macken
and of Titanic survivor Eugene Daly from Raleigh Row will be highlighted
to walkers.
Galway’s Westend Walking Tours will commence in June and will run
throughout the year. The tours will be available twice daily, at 3pm and
6om from Ravens Terrace.
Participants will be treated to a captivating journey through the
district, lasting approximately 75 minutes.
Tickets, €15 + Booking fee can be purchased online through the official
Galway’s Westend website or directly at the meeting point.