Wards Hotel - Things to do
Over the past number of years visitors to Galway City have enjoyed many attractions and historic sites that will stimulate the mind and spirit with excitement and joy. While staying here in the Wards Hotel, our city centre hotel, one will be able to access some of Galway's best and most sought after shopping areas and tourist attractions along with some entertaining venues and great dining emporiums.
Our reception will always be at hand to help guide you to where every you want to go and will inform you about the places that interests you most to make you stay in the Wards Hotel a worthwhile experience.
Theatres in Galway
Galway has many Theaters such as the Town hall Theatre and the Druid Theatre that offer shows to visitors staying in a Galway City. Many famous actors have participated in shows in Galway over the past number of years and when you stay in our Galway Hotel we would be happy to furnish you with any information you need.
Trad on the Prom
Trad on the Promí is a contemporary Irish show featuring an electrifying mix of music song and dance. Trad on the Prom showcases the amazing talents of Mairin Fahy, featured soloist with ëRiverdanceí and ëThe Chieftainsí. Mairin is joined by Chris Kelly and her world class band along with professional dancers from ëLord of the Danceí and ëRiverdanceí. From May through to the end of September.
Town Hall Theatre
The Theatre presents a 52-week programme covering all the performance arts including theatre, concerts, musicals, opera, ballet and film. Among the major Theatre companies which have performed at the Theatre in its first two years are Druid, the Abbey and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Tara - A Taste of Ireland
Enjoy the rustic 'Ould world ambience' of one of the City Centre's largest dining venues; with stonewalls and archways, candlelight and a cozy open fire. Live shows nightly, between 8 - 10:30pm; offer a range of entertainment from Irish traditional music, dance and comedy to an Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. These comedic productions are take offs on historical or literary events that have taken place throughout the centuries in this wonderful land of 'Saints and Scholars'.
Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe
Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, also referred to as An Taibhdhearc, is the national Irish language theatre of Ireland. It was founded in 1928. The building itself is built on the ruins of the city's original Augustinian friary. The rear wall incorporates a wall from this friary, including some carved stone window frames. With its location on Middle Street the Taibhdhearc is situated in the heart of the mediaeval Galway. The theatre regularly features musicals, opera and drama. Many luminaries have appeared at the Taibhdhearc, including playwright and novelist Walter Macken, poet M·irtin ” Dire·in, distinguished actress Siobh·n McKenna and actor Se·n McClory. Check local listings for current productions.
Druid Theatre
This award winning creative theater group performs in two venues in Galway, in a converted grain warehouse at Chapel Lane, and at the Town Hall Theatre. Widely viewed as one of Ireland's best theaters, its shows are frequently either sold out or on tour; book well in advance.
The Black Box
The Black Box is a large venue for concerts, exhibitions, theatre, clubbing, comedy and much more. Ticket office is located in the Town Hall Theatre
