Shopping in Galway
Galway offers a unique and diverse shopping experience with a wide range of shops fully equipped to cater for the needs of both visitors and locals alike. From traditional Aran sweaters and bodhran drums to Galway Crystal and gourmet Irish foods, you can buy it all in Galway City. The main shopping areas are around Eyre Square, Middle Street, the Latin Quarter, Bridge Mills Corn Store and Kirwan's Lane and there is a Saturday Market in the city centre. A number of shopping malls are located in the city centre and in the suburbs. Flannerys Hotel in Galway is the perfect hotel in galway for shopping.
Eyre Square Shopping Centre
Corrib Shopping Centre
Galway Shopping Centre
Born Galway
Things to buy:
- Galway hand-cut crystal.
- Aran knitwear.
- Irish smoked salmon.
- Irish whiskey.
- Newbridge Silverware.
- Irish pottery.
- A bodhran (traditional drum).
- A tin whistle (with playing tutor).
- Books by Irish authors
It is also worth remembering that visitors from outside the EU can claim back the Value Added Tax on their purchases. Ask the store for details.
