Galway 2026 Calendar of Events
Galway, Ireland
Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Galway (Updated 2026)
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Beth_G, Sep 2026
Absolutely 💯
Perfect day trip! Lovely cruise with wonderful views. The Island is magical. Look for Pat from the Celtic tour company for a personal tour of the island with heartfelt stories and poetry.

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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway CityMichele_B, Sep 2026
Excellent first tour of the city!
Very informative on Galway history and excellent sampling of Irish foods. Would recommend to anyone visiting Galway!

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The Welcome to Galway Walking TourDawn_P, Sep 2026
Great tour of Galway
Very informative tour. Length of time was adequate. Paul was very good about sharing the history and making it interesting.
markaW1987OH, Sep 2026
Informative and enjoyable
Excellent tour. Very informative and with variety. Our guide Alan was exceptional.
Stephanie_W, Sep 2026
Fabulous Tour!
Our tour guide, Shane, was excellent! He was a wonderful storyteller, which made learning about Ireland’s history so much more fun. The tour length was ideal, giving us plenty of time to explore each site without feeling rushed.
Navigate239959, Sep 2026
Tour of a lifetime!
A wonderful trip! Our driver Tommy was awesome! So knowledgeable! Safe and amazing driver! Highly recommend!
Donna_Y, Sep 2026
Tommy’s the best!
Tommy was our driver and he was the best! Always professional and making sure we were safe. Great tour

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The Welcome to Galway Walking TourR934XQlc, Sep 2026
Fun and interesting
Sean was amazing - lots of great info on culture and history of Galway, delivered in a lively and funny manner with an easily heard voice. Totally recommend!
cailin_r, Sep 2026
Fun, in spite of weather cancellation.
This was a super fun day! We happened to be on this tour on a rare day with rough seas. The ferry ride to the Aran Islands was very exciting and very well conducted by the crew. We had a lovely tour by horse and cart.
The cruise to the Cliffs of Moher had to be canceled. Since we were warned in advance, no refund was given. That being said, we got extra time on top of the cliffs, not the same, but still good. The wind was impressive. Take a raincoat and rain pants.
STEPHEN_R, Sep 2026
Very enjoyable.
Very enjoyable. Incredible talent and welcoming environment. I would not recommend VIP tickets - not worth the price.
therosetraveler, Sep 2026
Cliffs of Moher
Slainte was our guide to the Cliffs of Moher. Slainte was very knowledgeable and personable with his stories and expertise. The entire trip was an experience with the beautiful landscape of the region and history..
3d4life, Sep 2026
Very cool plus a stairmaster work out!!
Such a cool experience!! We descended 12 flights into the cave. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He gave us time to take pictures but it was clear he was on a schedule. Climbing back up 12 flights isn't for those with mobility issues but we were pretty much able to take our time climbing out of the cave. Would highly recommend this experience if you are in the area.
Q6619CZkevinc, Sep 2026
Great Trip
Can’t say enough good things about this trip. Michael was an amazing driver and host…. Everything went well. Michael explained the history of the surroundings the entire way. Top notch.
Christy_S, Sep 2026
ARYN Islands and Cliffs of Moher boat tour
Very enjoyable boat trip to largest of Aran Islands. The island was amazing! Rented electric bikes to explore island which was a great way to see the island in a short amount of time. Return trip seeing the Cliffs of Moher up close was spectacular.
IrishRose5, Sep 2026
Wonderful Small-Group Tour with Michael
We had a wonderful experience on our small-group tour with Lally Tours in Galway. Our guide, Michael, was informative, charming, and made the entire trip enjoyable. He shared so much fascinating information throughout the day and was happy to answer all our questions. Our visit to Kylemore Abbey was wonderful. The gardens were beautiful and the Abbey was breathtaking.A highlight was visiting Joyce Country Sheepdogs, where we enjoyed a lesson in sheep herding. The short-haired Border Collies were absolutely amazing to watch—they were intelligent, energetic, and incredibly well trained.Michael’s knowledge and friendly personality made the trip truly special. It was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Galway!
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