Eyre Square
An Fhaiche Mhór
A green square in the heart of Galway beside the train and bus stations; it is the first stop for arrivals and the site of the Christmas market.
Eyre Square's official name is Kennedy Memorial Park, after Kennedy, who gave a speech here in 1963. It is the public green space at the city center, surrounded by hotels, shops and pubs. Its east side is right next to the train and bus stations, and its west side connects to the pedestrian shopping streets. The square features banners representing the 'Fourteen Tribes' and a rust-colored fountain sculpture shaped like a traditional 'Galway hooker' sailing boat. Every year from November to December, it hosts the Christmas market, the liveliest festive event in town. Free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Galway Latin Quarter
- Galway City Museum
- Spanish Arch & The Long Walk
- Galway Cathedral
- Salthill Promenade
- Dunguaire Castle
- Ross Errilly Friary