Photos: Herbert Ortner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Herbert Ortner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Galway Cathedral's dome and river view
Your local guide
Fiona Daly
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Highlights
- A cathedral completed in 1965
- A copper dome above the Corrib
- Built on the site of an old prison
- A riverside walk beside the grounds
- Galway's newest major landmark
About this tour
This session looks at one of Galway's newer landmarks, a mid-20th-century cathedral built on the site of the city's old prison, seen alongside the river running past its grounds. You see the scale of the dome and the riverside setting that replaced a very different earlier use of the site. It stays outdoors, moving at an easy pace along the water.
After a short sound check by the river, I walk the grounds stop by stop, explaining the building's design and the site's earlier history as each part comes into view. I answer questions live and send a short note afterwards on the cathedral's design for anyone who wants to know more.
It suits anyone interested in 20th-century architecture, and anyone who enjoys a quieter riverside session away from the busier streets.
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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Galway Cathedral exterior and dome 15 min
The camera takes in the cathedral's copper dome, and I explain how the building was completed only in 1965, on the site of the city's old prison.
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The riverside path beside the Corrib 15 min
You see the river running alongside the cathedral grounds, and I point out how the site's earlier use as a gaol shaped the choice of location.
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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: Guinness 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 Galway Cathedral exterior and dome and The riverside path beside the Corrib 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 any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
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 your 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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