Galway & The West

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Galway is a wonderful destination to visit almost all year round, but the period between July and September offers the best weather conditions. This is due to the influence of the Gulf Stream, which results in a mild summer characterised by temperatures ranging from 14 to 16 degrees Celsius (60 to 70 Fahrenheit). During the winter, temperatures drop to 4 to 7 degrees Celsius (30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit), making it quite cold and wet. While the city gets lively especially during the warmer months, with numerous events like The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival and The Galway Arts Festival and people sitting outside in restaurants and cafés, the winter can also be cosy, as people gather at pubs for a pint and socialise.

Exploring Galway on foot is the best way to navigate the city. With its maze of narrow streets and pedestrian-only areas, it's easy to reach any destination within the central business district by simply walking. And while walking is the preferred mode of transportation, there are, however, two bus companies, namely Bus Éireann and Galway City Direct that provide bus services throughout the city. These services can be convenient if you need to travel beyond the central area or explore the outskirts of Galway. To make your bus travel even easier, both companies accept the Leap Card — a prepaid travel card that simplifies fare payment on public transport across Ireland. Whether you're hopping on a bus, train, DART, or Luas tram in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Sligo, Athlone, Kilkenny, or Wexford, the Leap Card has you covered. It also extends to city and town services throughout Ireland, making it a versatile option for seamless travel.

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In Ireland, the standard plug type is G, which has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern, which is also used in the United Kingdom. The country utilises a 230V supply voltage and operates on a 50Hz frequency.