Q. As a prospective traveler and possible american immigrate to Ireland I am wondering how expensive it REALLY is to live in a place like Galway. I intend on applying for a hotel manager position in local hotels in Galway, but before I do I want to know what I'm really getting myself into and whether I can honestly make a comfortable living in Galway. If you could possibly give me a round about answer on how expensive the typical apartment is in Galway that would be great. What is it like in Galway? Are the people relatively friendly and accepting of all types of people? What's the climate like? How different is irish culture from american culture?
A. Galway is not that expensive. The accomodation is cheap to rent. To buy in the city is a little more expensive than the county. Traffic congestion is heavy depending on certain factors. However Galway is relativly easy to walk around.
Galway apartments can range from 400+ euros per month.
Check out the accomodation pages at www.galwayadvertiser.ie.
Be warned if you want accomodation in the summer months you have to be quick as students in galway put a demand on the accomodation during the summer months.
Galway is a friendly city, crime is there but still safe. I think we have had 1 murder this year and that was front page news. The night life is great and the people are tolerant. The large student population means that there is always a lot to do and a large population of different cultures. Climate is a typical north atlantic climate that is similar to seattle. It can rain alot but on the plus side it is never to warm and never too cold.
Irish culture is different to american culture, but you will find that there are no complexities to irish culture that wont be hard to understand. One difference is the hiberno english, sayings and phrases might be a little confusing at first but you will understand it quickly.
Heres an example. "Thats as usefull as tits on a bull". A great saying when you want to imply that something is of no use whatsoever
Galway apartments can range from 400+ euros per month.
Check out the accomodation pages at www.galwayadvertiser.ie.
Be warned if you want accomodation in the summer months you have to be quick as students in galway put a demand on the accomodation during the summer months.
Galway is a friendly city, crime is there but still safe. I think we have had 1 murder this year and that was front page news. The night life is great and the people are tolerant. The large student population means that there is always a lot to do and a large population of different cultures. Climate is a typical north atlantic climate that is similar to seattle. It can rain alot but on the plus side it is never to warm and never too cold.
Irish culture is different to american culture, but you will find that there are no complexities to irish culture that wont be hard to understand. One difference is the hiberno english, sayings and phrases might be a little confusing at first but you will understand it quickly.
Heres an example. "Thats as usefull as tits on a bull". A great saying when you want to imply that something is of no use whatsoever
Where is a good place to stay in Galway?
Q. Ideally near the hospital. Have an appointment and don't feel up to making a return journey from Donegal so plan to stay in a guesthouse, B&B or cheap hotel the night before.
Any recommendations? Somewhere quiet, not above a nightclub.
Any recommendations? Somewhere quiet, not above a nightclub.
A. Here are a list of a few that are in Newcastle, Galway which is the area where the hospital is..Ring a few & hopefully you find one that suits...None of them would be near a nightclub as it is outside the city centre..Good luck with your treatment & get well soon .. :)http://www.galway.net/acc/galwaycity/newcastle.html..this one is near the hospital also http://www.ashgrovehousegalway.com/
If we want to pub hop in galway do we want galway city or county?
Q. young couple just out of college, going to Ireland and want to have a blast, I want to avoid tourist traps and heard Galway is the place to go, but city or county? Looking for some kick ass pubs with a younger crowd
Thanks! So the city it is, any recs on where to stay? Should we rent a car?
Thanks! So the city it is, any recs on where to stay? Should we rent a car?
A. the city is the business!!pub crawls are dangerous!in a good way though!
you wont need a car to get there or around once you're in the city but if you would like to travel around and see the county a car would be needed. its a beautiful county.
there are plenty of hotels and b&bs and you'll probably get some good offers at the moment.
for a hostel try sleepzone.ie or barnacles
or the spanish arch hotel on quay street is right in the middle of town (not sure of the rates but know some people who stayed there and it was really handy)
hope this helps or at least points you in the right direction! :)
you wont need a car to get there or around once you're in the city but if you would like to travel around and see the county a car would be needed. its a beautiful county.
there are plenty of hotels and b&bs and you'll probably get some good offers at the moment.
for a hostel try sleepzone.ie or barnacles
or the spanish arch hotel on quay street is right in the middle of town (not sure of the rates but know some people who stayed there and it was really handy)
hope this helps or at least points you in the right direction! :)
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