Officially renamed in 1965 to John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, Eyre Square is a roughly rectangular park at the center of Galway. The naming is a tribute to his visit to Galway in June 1963 when he gave a speech here, stating "I must say that though other days may not be so bright, as we look toward the future, that the brightest days will continue to be those we spent with you here in Ireland." https://youtu.be/PqPlxXkcfHo Today, it is a bright and green space. Perfect for a picnic or just sitting on a blanket and watching the double decker buses as they rotate around the square. On the weekend, you can expect market vendor stalls to be set up with trinkets, coffee, pastries and much more. You'll find the sculpture of Pádraic Ó Conaire that was unveiled in 1935. It's a replica because some people suck. [Review 1944 of 2024 - 126 in Republic of Ireland - 22966 overall] read more

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Cozy central square next to the train station, hotels, shopping and The Latin Quarter. Everything revolves around this central meeting point. read more

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This is a centrally located park in Galway. Chances are you'll walk through it if you're in Galway. There's some neat art, a line of flags, and grassy space. It seems to be well-kept and is certainly pretty in the summertime. I wouldn't call it a destination by any means, but it is a nice slice of green space in the middle of the little city. read more

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Galway is a fun little town for a day or two. After the busy Latin Quarter you might wanna relax a bit. The Eyre Square is an option for that with its green lawns. It is surrounded by streets with various shops and food options, if you need any of that. The square itself is fine, more a park than a square.... it's pretty much how you would image a little park in a city. Benches, flowers, trees, fountains....No more - no less. It's not thrilling or a must-do. But when you're in town you might wanna check it out. There might be some special occasions like concerts or stuff going on sometimes that might add to this attraction. But on a normal day it's just a small park. read more

Eyre Square - somebody enjoys it - Parks Near Me - Galway, G

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Eyre Square is a pretty cool area, though we certainly benefited from being there in December so the square was very festive - lots of games, vendors with snacks and drinks, a ferris wheel, bar, and decorations. Fun chill mood. read more

Eyre Square (aka: John F. Kennedy Memorial Park) is a small, grassy public park located in the city center of Galway, Ireland. Many shops and restaurants surround this public square. Noteworthy sights in the park include: 1. A portrait bust of JFK. (He made a speech in the park in 1963. 2. The Browne family mansion doorway (1627) 3. A statue of Liam Mellows located in the parking lot east of the Browne Doorway. 4. Quincentennial Fountain (1984) FUN FACT: When I first read about Eyre Square I discovered that the Quincentennial Fountain in the center of the square represents the "Galway Hooker". (No, not that type of hooker!) The "Galway Hooker" is a traditional fishing boat that is indigenous to Galway, Ireland. read more

Visited April 2015 This is also referred to John F Kennedy Park. There's public art, spacious grassy fields, and areas to sit. There is no fee to enjoy this park. read more

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Its really worth missing. I don't know what it is about me but I'm pre disposed to disliking places that charge folk to use the toilets. Here it's 20 cents and you ain't walking into luxury, no way. I mean this is merely a shopping centre with 70 stores, nothing more, nothing less with the usual clothes, shoe, phone etc stores found in any half decent Main Street in UK & Ireland. If my local shopping centre charged me to use their toilets I'd simply never return, in fact had I known before going in that they charged for toilets I would not have bothered. And I'll never return to this place. There's Costa, Burger King too but none offer toilets when they really should, after all they are happy to take your money to fill you with food and drink. So the upshot is that I refused to spend a cent in the place. There are seats to sit down but not in main concourses where the only seating is once you pay to eat or drink. Oh they also offer an hour free wifi - how measly. I then walked out from it into the main town and formed the view as I walked that I should instead go to Westport and I did. Won't rush back to Galway because it's a tourist trap with mean capitalism in abundance and very little parking as it's overcrowded. read more

This seems like an ideal square for small get-together's and small concerts. It is a nice green area in the middle of the city and when I was there, there was a band from Cork playing. Unfortunately the square is surrounded by touristy pubs and too much traffic but that is the only downside. read more

This is just a small centrally located park that we only used for a short cut to get to the train station. Saw lots of skateboarders having fun. I guess if you want to sit on some green grass with a picnic or something it would be okay but be careful which way the wind is blowing since the pay toilets are there and boy do they stink! read more

Eyre Square - Nicely manicured! - Parks Near Me - Galway, G

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Eyre Square is a park in the the middle os Galway City which is in Ireland. Eyre Square is a rectanglar shape, which is surounded by streets and it near to the city centre. Eyre Square was presented to the city of Galway by Major Edward Eyre in 1710. In 2004 redevelopment work took place there. In April 2006 the Square reopened to the public, it costed £9.6 Million. In 1965 the Square was renamed to Kennedy Memorial Park in honour of the U.S president John. F. Kennedy, who visited the Square before he got assassinated in 1963, But later they changed the name of the square back to Eyre Square again. Today the square has lots of shops, restaurants and pubs near to it, also they is a big fountain too. read more

Wonderful bustling square. There are always people and pigeons in the park. People playing music, eating lunch on the steps and prosthelytizing can also be found here. Usual park fare in most places. read more

it's a lovely little park. Great spot to sit and take a break with a latte from the nearby Lavazza coffee shop. There is a great pub across the street too called the Skeffington Hotel. Check it out! read more

A lovely square with plenty of lawn space and performers to catch an impromptu gig or a solo act. It's quite nice to spend time here strolling about, sitting with a friend, or listening to an artist. It's very well maintained and manicured with roses and flowers. It's also sits at the gateway of the downtown area with the bus/train hub near by and several shops and restaurants lining its sides. It's worth a visit, whether quick or short. read more

Beautiful little spot full of people and college girls ha but i seen a fully grown man run shit scared from a pigeon the man run for his life shouting at the bird to leave him alone and stay where it was so strange and funny at the same time ha there is loads of shops around and pubs, clubs,hotels this is the best part of Galway and its full of college girls so thats awesome :) read more

So nice staying in Eyre Square and being central to everything. It was nice to wander about and always come out at Eyre Square. Love Galway!

An unfortunate example of the Celtic tiger gone mad.old Victorian square torn down and replaced with what your left with now,a series of footpaths. Nothing to see now. read more