Photos: Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594 Hondius, Iodocus, 1563-1612 Nicolaus, Cornelius Bottius, Adrianus, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594 Hondius, Iodocus, 1563-1612 Nicolaus, Cornelius Bottius, Adrianus, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Nimmo's Pier and the Corrib mouth
Your local guide
Ronan Keane
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Highlights
- Where the Corrib meets Galway Bay
- Salmon gathering before the run
- Wading birds on the tidal flats
- A fisherman's own childhood ground
- A calm early morning by the water
About this tour
This early session follows a stone pier where the River Corrib meets Galway Bay, watching the water for salmon and the birds that feed on the exposed flats at low tide. You see the meeting of river and sea from someone who has fished this stretch since boyhood. It stays by the water throughout, timed for the best chance of seeing wildlife.
After a short sound check on the pier, I move stop by stop, letting the water and the birds hold the screen before I explain what we are watching. I answer questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the salmon run's seasonal timing.
It suits anyone interested in wildlife and fishing history, and early risers who want the calmest part of the day by the water.
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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Nimmo's Pier 21 min
The camera follows the stone pier where the Corrib meets the bay, and I point out where salmon gather before the run upriver, something I have watched here since I was a boy.
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The tidal mudflats 21 min
You see the exposed mudflats at low tide, and I explain how wading birds use this stretch as a feeding ground through the winter.
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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: 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 Nimmo's Pier and The tidal mudflats 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.
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 the pier 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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