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Dublin and Galway with a Dublin return

Galway side stay with a gateway night

Submitted by Coastline Journal
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Route and nights

  1. Dublin3 nights
  2. Galway4 nights
  3. Dublin1 night

Trip format: Return gateway loop · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: The final gateway night is for the departure connection. Keep it when the onward leg would be tight.

Compare: Rail and local transport

Trip stats

Trip days
9
Nights
8
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
54

Days by place

Dublin
5
Galway
4

Hotels and other stays

The Fleet · Dublin
4 nights
Eyre Square Hotel · Galway
4 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
21
Meal
21
Lodging
6
Ground transport
4
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Dublin
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Dublin

    Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 2 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Activity Walk through the Trinity College grounds toward the library Trinity College Dublin

    Allow time to find your visitor entrance.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Book of Kells Experience Trinity College Dublin

    Choose an available time and check which library spaces are included.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Nassau Street Nassau Street, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland if open Museum of Literature Ireland, Dublin

    Check the museum’s schedule. Use the adjoining area for a walk if you prefer to keep the day low cost.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk through St Stephen’s Green and browse nearby bookshops St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Dawson Street Dawson Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 3 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

    The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.

  3. to · Activity Visit Kilmainham Gaol and its museum Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

    Book a guided admission slot through the venue. Move the day to match a slot you can actually secure.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art or the Royal Hospital grounds Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin

    Check the gallery and grounds schedules. The short walk keeps the afternoon flexible.

    Official information
  6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city center Dublin city center
  7. to · Meal Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 4 Galway
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
  2. to · Rail Travel from Dublin to Galway Galway

    Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Galway
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Eyre Square Hotel
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Galway

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Galway
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 5 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Activity Walk the Corrib from the city center toward Salmon Weir Bridge Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway
  3. to · Activity Visit the cathedral area if open Galway Cathedral

    Check access around services.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around the West End Galway West End
  5. to · Activity Browse the Latin Quarter and check session listings Latin Quarter, Galway

    Check for a posted session and whether it requires a ticket.

  6. to · Activity Take a break near your hotel before going out Eyre Square, Galway
  7. to · Meal Early dinner near the music venue Galway city center
  8. to · Activity Optional traditional music session Latin Quarter, Galway

    Choose a scheduled session and move the block to its actual start time. Taaffes on Shop Street is one place to check.

    Official information
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 6 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Activity Walk through the Latin Quarter to Spanish Arch Spanish Arch, Galway
  3. to · Activity Visit Galway City Museum Galway City Museum

    Check opening days and current exhibitions. Use the arch and waterfront if the museum is closed.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Quay Street Quay Street, Galway
  5. to · Activity Walk along the Claddagh and South Park South Park, Galway

    Keep the waterfront loop short if weather or daylight limits it.

  6. to · Activity Walk back through the West End and stop for coffee Galway West End
  7. to · Meal Dinner around the West End Galway West End
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 7 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Ground transport Walk or take local transit toward Salthill Salthill, Galway

    Choose transit to save time for the promenade.

  3. to · Activity Walk a section of the Salthill Promenade Salthill Promenade, Galway

    Set a turnaround point before you start. Shorten the walk in strong wind or rain.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Salthill village Salthill, Galway
  5. to · Activity Visit Galway Atlantaquaria if open or extend the promenade walk Galway Atlantaquaria

    Check the aquarium’s visitor calendar. The indoor stop is useful if the weather worsens.

    Official information
  6. to · Ground transport Return to the city center with time for a coffee Galway city center
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 8 Dublin
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Eyre Square Hotel
  2. to · Rail Travel from Galway to Dublin Dublin

    Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Dublin
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Dublin

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 9 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Dublin
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
  3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Dublin

    Skip this if your departure needs the time.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Dublin

      Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Activity Walk through the Trinity College grounds toward the library Trinity College Dublin

      Allow time to find your visitor entrance.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Book of Kells Experience Trinity College Dublin

      Choose an available time and check which library spaces are included.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Nassau Street Nassau Street, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland if open Museum of Literature Ireland, Dublin

      Check the museum’s schedule. Use the adjoining area for a walk if you prefer to keep the day low cost.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk through St Stephen’s Green and browse nearby bookshops St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Dawson Street Dawson Street, Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  3. Day 3

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

      The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.

    3. to · Activity Visit Kilmainham Gaol and its museum Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

      Book a guided admission slot through the venue. Move the day to match a slot you can actually secure.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art or the Royal Hospital grounds Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin

      Check the gallery and grounds schedules. The short walk keeps the afternoon flexible.

      Official information
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city center Dublin city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  4. Day 4

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    2. to · Rail Travel from Dublin to Galway Galway

      Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Galway
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Eyre Square Hotel
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Galway

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Galway
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  5. Day 5

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Activity Walk the Corrib from the city center toward Salmon Weir Bridge Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway
    3. to · Activity Visit the cathedral area if open Galway Cathedral

      Check access around services.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around the West End Galway West End
    5. to · Activity Browse the Latin Quarter and check session listings Latin Quarter, Galway

      Check for a posted session and whether it requires a ticket.

    6. to · Activity Take a break near your hotel before going out Eyre Square, Galway
    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the music venue Galway city center
    8. to · Activity Optional traditional music session Latin Quarter, Galway

      Choose a scheduled session and move the block to its actual start time. Taaffes on Shop Street is one place to check.

      Official information
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  6. Day 6

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Activity Walk through the Latin Quarter to Spanish Arch Spanish Arch, Galway
    3. to · Activity Visit Galway City Museum Galway City Museum

      Check opening days and current exhibitions. Use the arch and waterfront if the museum is closed.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Quay Street Quay Street, Galway
    5. to · Activity Walk along the Claddagh and South Park South Park, Galway

      Keep the waterfront loop short if weather or daylight limits it.

    6. to · Activity Walk back through the West End and stop for coffee Galway West End
    7. to · Meal Dinner around the West End Galway West End
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  7. Day 7

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Ground transport Walk or take local transit toward Salthill Salthill, Galway

      Choose transit to save time for the promenade.

    3. to · Activity Walk a section of the Salthill Promenade Salthill Promenade, Galway

      Set a turnaround point before you start. Shorten the walk in strong wind or rain.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Salthill village Salthill, Galway
    5. to · Activity Visit Galway Atlantaquaria if open or extend the promenade walk Galway Atlantaquaria

      Check the aquarium’s visitor calendar. The indoor stop is useful if the weather worsens.

      Official information
    6. to · Ground transport Return to the city center with time for a coffee Galway city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  8. Day 8

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Eyre Square Hotel
    2. to · Rail Travel from Galway to Dublin Dublin

      Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Dublin
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Dublin

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  9. Day 9

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Dublin
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Dublin

      Skip this if your departure needs the time.