Top 5 things to bring to Galway!

Today, we’re gonna give you a rundown of the 5 essential things you have to bring with you to Galway that people often leave behind! To ensure your trip runs smoothly and you get the best out of what Galway has to offer, keep reading!

Number one may sound like an obvious one but you’d be surprised how many people get caught out! The most important thing you must bring to Galway is cash. Cash is still commonly used in Ireland, especially for certain bus tickets, public toilets, authentic traditional pubs and local markets. Depending where you’re from this may sound outdated but in Ireland the old saying still goes, Cash is King! So make sure to go to an exchange and get some euros for your eurosummer!

euro coins and notes

The second thing you must bring with you is a must-have for anywhere in Ireland, and if you know anything about Ireland you know that we are not famous for our weather! That’s why, if you’re coming to Galway soon you must ensure to bring a raincoat with you. Most people bring umbrellas and assume that’s enough. However, as Galway is on the coast the wind does get quite crazy sometimes, so only heavy duty umbrellas will do! This is why it is best to bring a reliable raincoat with you as that’s guaranteed not to blow away with the wind of the Atlantic!

a family walking in the rain with two  dogs and all wearing raincoats

This may sound contradicting based on the last suggestion but sunglasses are also a must-have for Galway! The weather in Ireland is far from predictable but fortunately this means that Galway does get random bursts of lovely Irish sunshine and you will not want to miss it! This is why you have to pack the sunnies along with the raincoats, it’s all part of the Irish charm 🙂 ☘️.

close up of sunglasses on the beach and a sunset in the background

Another thing you need to be able to get the most out of your trip, especially if you want to be ‘in there’ with the locals, is a bit of local slang and phrases. This includes words from Irish, our beautiful native language, like Sláinte (meaning ‘cheers’, pronounced slawn-cha) and other local phrases like ‘What’s the craic?’ (meaning ‘What’s up?’), which I can assure you is completely unrelated to the American word ‘crack’ 👀. If you’re looking for more phrases to really integrate yourself or just to help yourself understand the locals you can find out more from our blog on Irish phrases and slang by clicking here!

The last thing you must bring to Galway to ensure you have an amazing trip and an amazing stay at the Woodquay is a lot of energy and a positive attitude! Galway is an amazing place to visit and is definitely the type of spot where you get out what you put in, so be able to put in a lot!

silhouette of friends in front out the sunset with arms raised

That’s it folks! All you need to know before you arrive in the City of the Tribes. If you have any more suggestions or can speak from experience please let us know all your tips and tricks in the comments down below!

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