Cheapest Hotels in Galway

"Cheapest hotels in Galway" is a search term increasingly used on Google by people who love Galway but find that, in these recessionary times, they are no longer able to afford Celtic Tiger prices for hotels in Galway or anywhere else in Ireland or abroad.

Fortunately, it's still easy to find great hotel deals in Galway if you know where to look.

CheapHotelDealsDublin.com has daily updated hotel deals in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Belfast, etc.

Even better, this dedicated hotel website has a list of links to cut price hotel rooms in the most popular holiday cities throughout Europe.

So, if you want a great hotel deal, visit CheapHotelDealsDublin.com where you'll find hundreds of hotels complete with photos, maps, descriptions, and details of up-to-the-minute cut price deals.

People's History of Galway

People’s History of Galway Project

Old restored postcard of Eyre Square, Galway

The Galway City Museum, the Galway Arts Centre, and the Town Hall Theatre are planning to celebrate the history and heritage of 'The City of The Tribes'.

They are looking for volunteers to help carry out research, prepare exhibitions, and participate in arts projects in what is expected to be the largest community project of its kind ever seen in Galway, the 'Capital of Festivals'

See full story in 'Galway Advertiser': People's History of Galway Project

For more information see: Galway City Museum

Rita Ann Higgins - 'Hurting God'

Rita Ann Higgins - 'Hurting God' Controversy

"Publisher pulps poet's memoir after brother takes offence" - 'Irish Times'

"Rita Ann Higgins - Fearless Poetic Voice" - 'Galway Advertiser'

" Brother's upset forces Galway poet to pulp first run of her new book" - 'Galway News'

Hotel Deals Dublin City Centre

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Hotel deals in Dublin City centre are easier to find than ever using the Dublin hotels search facility at CheapHotelDealsDublin.com

The centre of Dublin is divided into the following areas:

St Stephen's Green & Grafton Street

Trinity College
Temple Bar
O'Connell Street
Christchurch & Dublin Castle
Business District

Click on the Dublin hotels links at Cheaphoteldealsdublin.com and you'll find full details of all 5 star, 4 star, 3 star and 2 star hotels in Dublin City Centre.

There is also a Google Map of Dublin to help you locate the Dublin hotel and street of your choice.

See: Hotel Deals Dublin City Centre

Cheapest Heating Oil Price in Galway

Cheapest heating oil price in Galway and Sligo

















The cheapest heating oil is on sale in Sligo and north county Galway according to a survey by the National Consumer Agency (NCI).

The most expensive oil supplier in south Dublin charged €720 while the least expensive in Sligo and north county Galway charged €640. A difference of €80!

The survey, carried out on 3 September, found that the price of home heating oil is determined by the location you live in and the oil supplier you choose.

The average price for the supply and delivery of 1,000 litres of kerosene from 134 suppliers in 21 locations was €670 inclusive of VAT.

Average heating oil price in Ennis (the highest in the country) was €696.

Average heating oil price in Drogheda (the lowest in the country) was €655.

Photograph of Claddagh Quay, Galway
courtesy of CheapHotelDealsDublin.com

Hotel Deals Dublin

To help you find the hotel deals in Dublin that best suit your personal requirements, Cheap Hotel Deals Dublin have today published individual lists of 5 star, 4 star, 3 star and 2 star Dublin hotels.

5 Star Dublin Hotels
The Shelbourne Hotel
The Westin Hotel
Conrad Hotel
Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel
The Clarence Hotel
Dylan Hotel
La Stampa Hotel & Spa
The Westbury Hotel
The Merrion Hotel
The Four Seaons Hotel
The Fitzwilliam Hotel

4 Star Dublin Hotels
Ballsbridge Towers Hotel
The Burlington Hotel
O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel
O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel
O'Callaghan Stephens Green Hotel
Maldron Hotel and Leisure Club Cardiff Lane
Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge
D4 Berkley Hotel

You can view the full list at Hotel Deals Dublin

Dublin Galway

Dublin - Galway
Favourite Destinations

Dublin and Galway have been named, in a new survey, as the favourite Irish destinations of Irish travellers and overseas visitors.

The latest hotel price index from hotels.com names Cork as the third most popular destination in Ireland.

The average room price in Galway is currently €93, but you can get lower prices by searching at Cheap Hotel Deals Dublin.

Cheaphoteldealsdublin.com gives you access to cheap hotel deals throughout Ireland and the rest of the world.

Cheap Hotel Deals Dublin

Dublin hotels cheapest in Western Europe

Cheap Hotel Deals Dublin

Dublin hotels, down another 7%, are the cheapest major city hotel prices in Western Europe and among the cheapest worldwide according to the latest report by the Hotel Price Index, compiled by Hotels.com.

Irish hotels now have the cheapest rooms in Western Europe and the fourth cheapest in the eurozone - behind the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

Strike while the iron is hot: Cheap hotel deals Dublin.

The Western Hotel, Galway

The Western Hotel and the Western Holiday Apartments, 33 Prospect Hill, (off Eyre Square) Galway City Centre, Ireland


The Western Hotel, Galway, is located right in the very heart of Galway City Centre. The hotel offers guests charming en-suite bedrooms, a relaxing and intimate restaurant and a lively bar.


The Western also provides 4 luxurious suites which sleep up to 5 guests, just to the rear of the building.The Western Hotel offers fantastic budget hotel rooms and affordable family accommodation in Galway city centre with a wide choice of rooms of different styles and sizes based on guests' needs.Couples can enjoy the intimate atmosphere of double bedrooms, while families can relax and unwind in spacious quadruple en-suites.


The Western's 40 bedrooms contain all the modern amenities and comforts in its hotel suites that you would expect from a 3 star hotel.


The Western Hotel's business guests can take advantage of the free internet access; families can avail of baby-sitting services; and wheel-chair users will find no difficulties in enjoying their stay in rooms specifically designed to meet their needs.All guests can avoid unnecessary hassle with parking in the city centre as free on-site car-parking is provided.The Western Suites are the epitome of style and elegance, with contemporary furnishings throughout.

Best Western Flannery's Hotel, Galway

Best Western Flannery's Hotel, Galway

Best Western Flannery's Hotel, Galway, winner of the 2008 Best Irish Best Western Hotel Award, is ideally located just 5 minutes drive from Galway City Centre.

Best Western Flannery's Hotel, Galway, offers easy access to Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, and The Burren (the largest limestone region in Western Europe).

Facilities at The Best Western Flannery's include 'The Galwegian Restaurant', the local place of choice where you can indulge yourself with selections from the A la Carte Menu or their chef's choices that change daily on the Table d'Hote menu.

Enjoy carvery lunch, offered daily in Frankies Bar. In addition to pints and cocktails, Frankie's Bar also offers an appetizing range of bar food.

This modern, newly refurbished hotel bedrooms offer all the comforts of home, including tea and coffee in room, Free WIFI and cable television.

Many of the Best Western Flannery's Hotel rooms have a safety deposit box available, free of charge.

Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2009.

Book your getaway now and sample Best Western Flannery's renowned traditional Irish hospitality!

Galway Oyster Festival 2010

GALWAY OYSTER FESTIVAL 2010

GALWAY OYSTER FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

The Galway International Oyster Festival is one of those unmissable "I-was-there" annual events that Ireland in general and Galway in particular are renowned for.

But don't take our word for it. Read the schedule below, book your hotel , and prepare for action.

You'll be talking about it for years.

*** Wednesday 22nd September
Guinness Irish Oyster Opening Championships
Venue: Spanish Arch Hotel
Time: 8:00pm

***Thursday 23rd September
Guinness Arthur's Day 2010

*** Friday 24th September
The Oyster Festival 'Big Night Out'
Venue: Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square
Time: 7:30pm
Dress Code - Smart Casual

Live music will kick start the party at the Guinness and Oyster reception followed by festival tapas and champagne. This is followed by a gourmet four course dinner accompanied by fine wines in the opulent Dining Room of the Meyrick Hotel. Our newly crowned Oyster Pearl will be in attendance as will our Guest of Honor.The Mayor of Galway will welcome one and all and then the party starts.

The non-stop entertainment , featuring top class artists Abbaesque and The Dublin Gospel Choir, guarantees you’ll be finding your dancing feet before the night's end.

***Saturday 25th September
Oyster Festival Parade & Official Opening Ceremony
Venue: Galway Harbour, Le Niamh
Time: Starts at 11.30am. Free public event

Fun & free for all the family, traditional Irish musicians and performers will keep the dock-side crowd entertained beside the Navy ship 'LE Niamh' until the opening ceremony begins. Our newly crowned Oyster Pearl will present the season's first oyster to Galway’s Mayor - a tradition since 1954.

After the ceremony, the Oyster Festival Parade hits the streets of Galway featuring a colourful line-up of musical bands, vintage cars, oyster openers, our Oyster Pearl, Guest of Honor and visiting dignitaries. The parade will journey through the streets of the Latin Quarter, Eyre Square and lastly to the Oyster Festival Center at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Oyster Tasting
Venue - Festival Centre, Radisson Blu Hotel
Time: 12:oopm - 5:30pm

12.00pm OYSTER TASTING

Enjoy the new season Galway Bay oysters or a platter of smoked accompanied by complimentary Guinness and white wine.

Seafood Chowder and a choice of a Seafood or cold meat platter luncheon will be served to all guests.

1.00pm GUINNESS WORLD OYSTER OPENING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Guinness World Oyster Opening Championship features contestants from every continent competing for the world title and valuable prizes.

2.00pm BEST DRESSED LADY COMPETITION
Prize worth €5,000. One lucky lady will walk away with a white gold necklace with a diamond pendant worth €4,000 and €1,000 in cash.

For all the ladies joining us, this years Best Dressed Lady competition is a great excuse to spoil yourself. The Galway International Oyster Festival has always been synonymous with grace and style and this year promises a dazzling display of fashion with a spectacular prize for the winning lady sponsored by Fallers Jewellers since 1879, www.fallers.com

3.00pm ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GUINNESS WORLD OYSTER OPENING CHAMPION

After the winner of the Guinness World Oyster Opening Championship is announced, the party will get into full swing with an international flavoured entertainment line-up including Irish music, dance and the brilliant Blues Brothers.

6.00pm - 9:00 pm Latin Quarter Street Festival - Let the Party Continue!

The streets of Medieval Galway know locally as ' The Latin Quarter' ( Shop Street, Quay Street and High Street), are home to some of the best known pubs and restuarants in Galway. This year, a free street party with live music entertainment and Guinness & Oyster promotions will take place. Make sure you experience it for yourself- and bring all your friends for a super night out in Galway!

Oyster Festival Gala Ball
Venue: Festival Centre, Radisson Blu Hotel
Start time: 8pm
Dress Code - Black Tie

A truly glamorous evening of exquisite food, drink and entertainment. The night starts with a Guinness, Champagne and Oyster reception followed by a gourmet five course banquet style dinner. Your enjoyment is guaranteed by internationally acclaimed entertainment and dancing until late. This year is no exception with our very special guests The High Kings and dancing 'til the wee hours with the Las Vegas Connection.

***Sunday 26th September
Oyster Festival Finale
Venue: The Latin Quarter- Free for all the family

Start time: 1pm

Finish with style at the final event of an action-packed weekend. Live music, street performers, The Friendship Band and much, much more.

The pubs and restuarants of the Latin Quarter will be serving great value seafood lunches.