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Eyre Square – Salmon Weir Bridge loop from Galway Ceannt
02:17
8.93km
30m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
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Train Station
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245 m
Eyre Square
Highlight • Structure
The city's main square is also called Kennedy Memorial Park (the American president received a triumphant welcome in Galway in 1963). On the northwest side, you can see the remains of a Renaissance entrance gate (1627) called Browne Doorway (DORAS DE BRUN), named after the former owners who lived in the district (the Brownes were part of the 14 merchant families or tribes who held power over Galway in the Middle Ages). In the southwest, the shopping center has integrated part of the old ramparts and the two towers.
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286 m
Pádraic-Ó-Conaire-Statue
Highlight • Monument
A statue of Ó Conaire's was unveiled in 1935 by Éamon de Valera in Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City. It was popular with tourists until it was decapitated by four men in 1999.[6] It was repaired at a cost of £50,000 and moved to Galway City Museum in 2004.[7] A bronze replica of the statue was unveiled in Eyre Square in November 2017.
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508 m
Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde Statues
Highlight • Monument
These two gentlemen were donated as artwork by Estonia and represent a significant part of Irish writing.
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1.11 km
Brücke "Droiched an Dóchais"
Highlight • Religious Site
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1.24 km
Salmon Weir Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Salmon Weir Bridge crosses the River Corrib from the Cathedral on one side to the courthouse on the other. Many people gather on this bridge in summer to see the shoals of salmon make their way up the Corrib river to spawn. During the salmon season, people stop to watch anglers fishing in the waters below, applauding each catch. There is a magnificent view of the Cathedral from the bridge itself, and the view remains impressive all the way down to Wolfe Tone Bridge.
The opening of a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the River Corrib in Galway City, in front of the Cathedral, took place on 26 May 2023. It runs parallel to the current Salmon Weir Bridge, the primary river crossing, on the city side of the river. It spans the Friar’s River Canal and Persse’s Distillery River, two more waterways, for 85 meters. It is 24 meters downstream from the current bridge and is anticipated to entice some of the 9,000 people that use the 200-year-old Salmon Weir Bridge every day for walking and bicycling. It is hoped that the bridge will decrease accidents between cars and bikes and pedestrians.
galwaytourism.ie/salmon-weir-bridge
The opening of a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the River Corrib in Galway City, in front of the Cathedral, took place on 26 May 2023. It runs parallel to the current Salmon Weir Bridge, the primary river crossing, on the city side of the river. It spans the Friar’s River Canal and Persse’s Distillery River, two more waterways, for 85 meters. It is 24 meters downstream from the current bridge and is anticipated to entice some of the 9,000 people that use the 200-year-old Salmon Weir Bridge every day for walking and bicycling. It is hoped that the bridge will decrease accidents between cars and bikes and pedestrians.
galwaytourism.ie/salmon-weir-bridge
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1.32 km
Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas
Highlight • Religious Site
Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city prison. It was completed in 1965, making it the last large stone cathedral to be built in Europe. It was jointly dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and to St. Nicholas.
The cathedral's architect was John J. Robinson, who had previously designed many churches in Dublin and across the country. The cathedral's architecture draws from many influences. The dome and columns reflect a Renaissance style.
Other features, including the rose windows and mosaics, reflect the broad tradition of Christian art.
At 44.2 meters (145 feet) tall, the cathedral's dome is a prominent landmark on the city's skyline.
The cathedral's architect was John J. Robinson, who had previously designed many churches in Dublin and across the country. The cathedral's architecture draws from many influences. The dome and columns reflect a Renaissance style.
Other features, including the rose windows and mosaics, reflect the broad tradition of Christian art.
At 44.2 meters (145 feet) tall, the cathedral's dome is a prominent landmark on the city's skyline.
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8.66 km
Eyre Square (John F. Kennedy Memorial Park), Galway
Highlight • Monument
Eyre Square (‘An Fhaiche Mhór’ in Irish) in the heart of Galway City, is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The square has a rich history dating back to medieval times when markets took place on the green in front of the town gates. In 1710, Mayor Edward Eyre officially presented the plot of land to the city. It remains a popular gathering place for visitors and natives alike and the grass areas are often packed on sunny days. There is also a playground here and seasonal markets take place throughout the year. A bust of the US President Kennedy, who was made a Freeman of the city, marks the spot where he made a speech to approximately 100,000 Galway people in 1963, on his last trip before his assassination.
Over the years, the square has undergone a number of name changes and facelifts to become the present square, which received the Irish Landscape Institute Design Award in 2007. There are a number of ornate fixtures in the park, such as the historic Browne family mansion doorway (1627) and the Quincentennial fountain (1984) which is a representation of the Galway Hooker, which is a traditional fishing boat unique to Galway.
galwaytourism.ie/eyre-square
Over the years, the square has undergone a number of name changes and facelifts to become the present square, which received the Irish Landscape Institute Design Award in 2007. There are a number of ornate fixtures in the park, such as the historic Browne family mansion doorway (1627) and the Quincentennial fountain (1984) which is a representation of the Galway Hooker, which is a traditional fishing boat unique to Galway.
galwaytourism.ie/eyre-square
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8.74 km
Galway
Highlight • Settlement
Galway owes its appeal to the vibrant atmosphere of its colorful streets, small restaurants, and pubs. The university, which attracts a young and cosmopolitan population through international exchange programs, contributes, along with innovative industries, to the bustling port city. In good weather, the streets, filled with outdoor cafes and strolling crowds, take on an almost Mediterranean feel, accompanied by music. As a gateway to Connemara and one of the country's main Gaeltacht areas, Galway is a stronghold of Gaelic culture. As the gateway to the Aran Islands, the city also places great importance on literature, theater, dance, and music, which play a prominent role in all events. Galway was European Capital of Culture in 2020-2021.
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8.93 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.97 km
1.03 km
706 m
137 m
Surfaces
4.82 km
1.89 km
1.84 km
149 m
137 m
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