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Galway Beats Cork And Dublin As The Friendliest City In Ireland — Photo by Ruby Doan on Unsplash

Ireland was recently ranked as the friendliest country in Europe with Cork and Dublin named as two of the friendliest cities in Europe but our members upset the applecart, voting for Galway as the friendliest city in Ireland

In today’s email:

Galway Beats Cork And Dublin As The Friendliest City In Ireland
Top 5 Experiences in Galway Ireland
Don’t Forget Your Gift
At the bar – The Front Door Pub
Guest Bloggers Wanted
Around The Web: Why is Kinsale famous?, What NOT to wear when travelling around Ireland, Unveil Ireland’s Treasures: 3 Unmissable Destinations, 1 Extraordinary Journey and more..
Experience of the day – Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City
Irish Word of the Day – cairdiúil
Quick Question – Are you planning a trip to Ireland?
From Social Media – Aran Islands
Irish Food You Will Love – Sunday Dinner
The Craic –Irish Dancing Toddler lights up the streets of Galway

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Galway Voted The Friendliest City In Ireland

In a recent vote the 624K members in the Love Ireland Group voted for Galway as the friendliest city in Ireland with Cork and Dublin in 2nd and 3rd place.

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Top 5 Experiences in Galway Ireland

Most visitors only spend a day or two in Galway and in this article we list the top 5 experiences not to be missed. Enjoy!

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At The Bar

At the heart of Galway’s social scene, The Front Door Pub is one of the city’s most popular late bars

Guest Bloggers Wanted

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Around The Web

Brittas Bay: Explore the Peaceful Rhythm of Waves and Wildlife

Step into Ireland’s best kept secret. Brittas Bay, a gorgeous 2-mile stretch of soft, powdery sand, sweeping dunes and idyllic blue waters allures travelers searching for the most peaceful and pure of beaches.

What Is Westport Ireland Known For?

Westport Ireland is known for the scenery, the pubs and restaurants in the town, blue flag beaches, and Croagh Patrick Ireland’s iconic pilgrimage mountain. Lots of sandy blue flag beaches near Westport are just a short drive away, along the shores of Clew Bay. The town is also very popular for sea-angling and freshwater fishing is popular on nearby Loughs Mask and Carra, and on the Eriff River.

LIVE: Shannon Airport closes as flights ‘cancelled or delayed’ over unexpected incident

Shannon Airport is currently temporarily closed after a late-night warning to passengers. At around 12.16am on Monday morning 9 October,

Unveil Ireland’s Treasures: 3 Unmissable Destinations, 1 Extraordinary Journey

Embark on a remarkable odyssey through the heart of Ireland’s unparalleled beauty by visiting 3 of the most extraordinary destinations in Ireland.

A ‘haunted road trip’ of Northern Ireland to check out this Halloween season

Are you brave enough to partake in a spooky road trip of Northern Ireland this Halloween?

New Dublin Bus Route Begins

The new Route 99 will run between Parkgate Street and the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, every thirty minutes, seven days a week.

Lyric Theatre Belfast dominates UK Theatre awards

The Lyric Theatre in Belfast scooped two major prizes at the UK Theatre Awards on Saturday.

Lighthouse Tourism in Ireland Sees Significant Increase, Belfast Conference Hears

Lighthouse tourism in Ireland has significantly increased, with a 60% rise in overnight stays in such facilities throughout the country since 2019.

The Galway knitting genius putting a contemporary twist on a heritage design

If any designer has given an Irish national symbol a completely new look, it is the Galway knit genius Colin Burke.

Jazz festival is ‘brilliant for the city, it’s a great time to show off Cork’

CORK’S hospitality is set for a more than €45m boost from the upcoming Guinness Cork Jazz Festival – which is predicted to be the biggest and “best ever”.

Why is Kinsale famous?

Kinsale has been called the “The Gourmet Capital of Ireland” and is a paradise for any food lover. Kinsale has a number of cafés, pubs and restaurants to suit every taste and budget.

Experience of the day

2.5 Hour Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

Learn all about Galway as you walk, talk and taste your way through the city with our expert local guide. Discover the hidden gems of the city, hear noteworthy stories and soak up the culture of our home.

The Walking Talking Tasting Tour of Galway

Irish Word of the Day

cairdiúil – friendly

How to pronounce cairdiúil

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From Social Media

Famous for their wild landscapes and pretty cottages, it’s easy to see why the Aran Islands are considered by National Geographic to be one of the world’s top island destinations! Inis Oírr, Aran Islands

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Irish Food You Will Love

Sunday Dinner

The Craic

Irish Dancing Toddler lights up the streets of Galway

Irish dancing is no small feat – it takes immense skill, agility and grace to achieve. But as this two-year-old shows us, the important thing is to give it your all!

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