Nora Barnacle's House: A Literary Pilgrimage in Galway

Getting There

• Walking

  From Eyre Square, head southwest toward Forster Street. Continue straight onto Forster Street, then turn left onto Albert Road. Follow Albert Road until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto the Dock Road. Continue walking along the Dock Road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the first exit onto the Claddagh Quay. Stay on this road until you see a bridge; cross the bridge and continue straight. At the next intersection, turn right onto Bowling Green. Nora Barnacle's House will be on your left at 8 Bowling Green, Galway, H91 Y9X8.

• Bus

  If you are near the main bus stops in Galway, take Bus Route 404 or 405 towards Salthill. Get off at the stop named 'The Claddagh.' From there, walk straight down Claddagh Road until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto the Dock Road and continue straight until the next roundabout. Then take the first exit onto the Claddagh Quay, and proceed straight. After crossing the bridge, turn right at the intersection onto Bowling Green. Nora Barnacle's House will be on your left at 8 Bowling Green, Galway, H91 Y9X8.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the Galway Cathedral. Head west on University Road, then turn left onto Quay Street. Follow Quay Street until you reach the end, where it merges with the Dock Road. Continue to ride along the Dock Road until you arrive at the roundabout. Take the first exit onto Claddagh Quay and continue to the next intersection. Turn right onto Bowling Green, and you will find Nora Barnacle's House on the left at 8 Bowling Green, Galway, H91 Y9X8.