Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594 Hondius, Iodocus, 1563-1612 Nicolaus, Cornelius Bottius, Adrianus, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Photo credits
Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594 Hondius, Iodocus, 1563-1612 Nicolaus, Cornelius Bottius, Adrianus, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Lynch's Castle, a medieval merchant's house
Your local guide
Fiona Daly
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Highlights
- Galway's best preserved medieval house
- Carved stonework above street level
- One of fourteen ruling merchant families
- Shop Street's unchanged medieval layout
- A close look at 16th-century Galway
About this tour
This session looks closely at Galway's best preserved medieval townhouse and the merchant street it stands on. You see carved stonework most people photograph without reading and the layout of a street that has barely shifted since the city's merchant families ran its trade. It stays close to detail rather than covering wide ground.
After a short sound check outside, I let the camera rest on the carved details before explaining what they mean, then move down the street stop by stop. I answer questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on Galway's medieval merchant families for anyone who wants to read further.
It suits anyone interested in medieval architecture and trade history, and anyone who likes close detail over a wide-ranging walk.
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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Lynch's Castle facade 15 min
The camera holds on carved stonework above the ground floor, and I explain how this 16th-century townhouse belonged to one of Galway's fourteen ruling merchant families.
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Shop Street's medieval core 15 min
You see the narrow street the castle stands on, and I point out other buildings nearby that trace the same merchant-era layout.
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Your questions 7 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 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Irish stew 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 8 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 Lynch's Castle facade and Shop Street's medieval core 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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