Eyre Square, Galway

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Admire the scenery as you stroll through Eyre Square, Galway's urban park located in the city center. The site officially took the name John F. Kennedy Memorial Park in 1965. Because the park connects to many of the shopping streets, it serves as a popular meeting place. Pick up souvenirs and take in the culture on the nearby William Street or Shop Street. Mayor Edward Eyre, for whom the park was named originally, founded the site in 1710. In the time since, it has undergone several changes, including the addition of stone walls in 1801, redevelopment in Georgian style, and a complete reconstruction in the 1960s before reopening with its new name. With our custom trip planner, Galway attractions like Eyre Square can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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By Noghnosh100

Christmas market was very nice, plenty of shops, well organized. Carousel and ferry wheel add an extra happiness for kids.

Christmas market was very nice, plenty of shops, well organized. Carousel and ferry wheel add an extra happiness for kids. more »
By magsu2020

Eyre square is excellent has everything it's the vein of Galway. Big little and spacious pubs restaurants and coffee spots. The Quay is our favourite place great food staff and bands later in the...

Eyre square is excellent has everything it's the vein of Galway. Big little and spacious pubs restaurants and coffee spots. The Quay is our favourite place great food staff and bands later in the... more »
By Buzznsmoo

It was on our list of places to visit and we are glad we did, a neat little square in the middle of the city with lots of places to sit and on the gorgeous day we attended a lovely sun trap in...

It was on our list of places to visit and we are glad we did, a neat little square in the middle of the city with lots of places to sit and on the gorgeous day we attended a lovely sun trap in... more »