Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbass, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbass, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Eyre Square and the gates of old Galway
Your local guide
Fiona Daly
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Highlights
- Galway's civic square since the 1700s
- Surviving fragments of the town wall
- The edge of the old fortified centre
- A gift to the city, explained on site
- Where medieval Galway actually began
About this tour
This session looks at the edge between old and new Galway, from the open civic square to surviving fragments of the medieval town wall nearby. You see how the square has anchored the city for centuries and where the old fortified town actually began. It moves at an easy pace through open, walkable ground.
After a short sound check in the square, I walk the route stop by stop, explaining what each surviving fragment tells you about the old walled town. I take questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the square's later history for anyone who wants to read more.
It suits anyone starting a Galway visit who wants the lay of the land first, and anyone interested in how a medieval town became a modern city centre.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Galway before heading out.
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Eyre Square 21 min
The camera takes in the open square at the edge of the old town, and I explain how it has served as Galway's civic centre since it was given to the city in the 17th century.
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The old town gate remnants 21 min
You see surviving fragments of the medieval town wall nearby, and I point out how they mark the boundary of Galway's old fortified centre.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Galway: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Galway Bay oysters and Latin Quarter, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Galway, showing you Eyre Square and The old town gate remnants live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Galway live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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