Galway City

Premier Suites Galway is located within minutes from Galway City Centre, close to all major business areas and tourist attractions. Some of Galway’s major business parks are located within minutes of the hotel, Mervue Business Park, Ballybrit Business Park, Parkmore Industrial Estate to name but a few.

Driving from Dublin

The drive from Dublin to Galway is 140 miles and will take approximately 3 hours. The N6 goes through Maynooth, Enfield, Kinnegad (take the first exit road off the roundabout just before Kinnegad town), Tyrrellspass, Moate, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Oranmore. Some towns are bypassed, with others the N6 goes through the main street offering a fascinating glimpse of daily life. On approaching Oranmore you will arrive at the first roundabout called ‘Oranbeg’ take the 3rd exit towards Galway City. The next roundabout is called ‘Carrowmoneach’ take the 2nd exit. The next roundabout ‘Martin’ - to the east. Take 1st exit (left) go through 1 set of traffic lights (past Galway Crystal) then straight onto the fourth roundabout (2nd exit past GMIT), then straight through two set of lights and Days Hotel Galway is located on your right hand side.

Driving from Galway Airport

Direct daily flights operate to and from Dublin and London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow.

Galway Airport is located in Carnmore, approximately 6km from Galway City near Oranmore. The short drive to the city centre is well signposted. On exiting the airport turn right, at the crossroads turn right until you approach the first roundabout 'Carrowmesh’, take the 3rd exit towards Galway City. From Oranmore, on approaching the Oranbeg roundabout, follow the directions above.

Driving from Knock Airport

Flights run regularly to Knock from Dublin, London (Stansted), Manchester and Birmingham.

Knock International Airport in Charlestown, Co. Mayo is a little over an hour from Galway City. From Knock Airport take the N17 south past Knock Town, Claremorris and Tuam to Galway City.

Driving from Shannon International Airport

Located in Co. Clare, Shannon Airport is an hour and a half's drive south of Galway City. Shannon Airport offers a wide range of direct flights from Dublin, the UK, continental Europe and North America.

If you are driving, take the N18 north from Shannon to Galway City through Ennis, Gort, Kilcolgan and Oranmore, from ‘Oranbeg’ Roundabout follow the directions listed above.

Traveling around Ireland - some helpful links

Train Schedules - www.irishrail.ie

Nationwide Buses – www.buseireann.ie

For detailed maps of The Galway Region, supplied courtesy of Tourism Ireland, click here

For detailed directions, and approximate driving times, visit the official AA website click here