Ireland
Dublin
Pubs, music, libraries and Georgian houses, on the banks of the Liffey.
See the Dublin pageDublin or Galway?
The train links Dublin and Galway in about 2 h 20 to 2 h 30: the capital on one side, the gateway to the wild west on the other.
Ireland
Galway
A student and music city on the west coast, gateway to Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher.
See the Galway pageOur advice
Rather Dublin for: cities and culture.
Rather Galway for: nature and the great outdoors.
| Dublin | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months (our ideas) | June, August | July |
| Atmosphere | Cities and culture, Nightlife and fun | Nature and the great outdoors, Nightlife and fun |
| First visit: where to stay | Temple Bar and centre | Latin Quarter (Quay Street) |
| Neighbourhoods | Temple Bar and centre, Georgian quarter (St Stephen's Green), Smithfield and Stoneybatter, Ballsbridge | Latin Quarter (Quay Street), By the Corrib (Long Walk), Salthill |
| Languages | English and Irish | English and Irish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Power plugs | G | G |
| Driving | On the left | On the left |
| Time | UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer) | UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer) |
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