Galway Cathedral: A Majestic Gothic Marvel

Getting There

• Car

  From County Clare, make your way to the N18 road heading towards Galway. Continue on the N18 until you reach the junction for the N6. Take the N6 exit towards Galway City. Follow the N6, which will lead you into the city. Once you approach Galway, follow signs for the city center, keeping an eye out for 'The Claddagh' and 'Spanish Arch'. As you enter the city, follow the signs for 'University' and 'Cathedral'. Once you're in the city center, make a left onto Forster Street, then turn right onto Gaol Road. Galway Cathedral will be on your left at Gaol Rd, Galway, H91 A780. Parking is available nearby, but be prepared to pay for parking, which typically costs around €2-€3 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you're traveling by public transport, check for bus services from different parts of County Clare to Galway City. Bus Éireann operates regular services from towns such as Ennis and Limerick to Galway. Once you arrive at Galway Bus Station, exit the station and walk towards Forster Street. From there, you can walk approximately 15 minutes to Galway Cathedral. Head southeast on Forster Street, then turn right onto Gaol Road. The Cathedral is located at Gaol Rd, Galway, H91 A780. Bus fare from Ennis to Galway is around €7-€10 one way.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you're near a train station, you can take a train to Galway. Services operate from Limerick to Galway. Once you arrive at Galway train station, exit onto Eyre Square. Walk towards Forster Street and continue straight to Gaol Road. It is roughly a 20-minute walk to Galway Cathedral from the train station. Following the route, turn left onto Forster Street, then a right onto Gaol Road. The Cathedral will be on your left. Ticket prices from Limerick to Galway typically range from €10-€20.