Our driver and guide, John Murphy, did a fabulous job of making our tour relaxed and interesting…read more Thank you!

My friends and I had the absolute pleasure to be driven by Raf from Galway to Kilkenny. Raf was…read morevery prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable about all of the towns we drove through and Ireland in general. His sense of humor was tremendous and the 3 hour ride went very quickly because of his funny stories. The next time we are in Galway we will absolutely call on Celtic Chauffeur Services! Thank you, Raf!

John Morrissey, proprietor of Ireland Tours and Transfers, will make sure the journey is as…read morewonderful as the destination! John recently picked me up at Shannon Airport at the start of a week's visit to Galway. Throughout the week, John made sure I got where I needed to go - on time and with wonderful camaraderie and craic! John will arrange your transportation - whether for a simple airport-pickup, or wedding car hire, or even for a tour (so that you can have a one-of-a-kind tour experience, instead of riding with everyone else on a pre-fab tour). I arranged initial pick-up via email, based on the recommendations of work colleagues. John confirmed, was there when I arrived, and was a real joy to talk to. In fact, knowing that I wouldn't really have any time to tour during my visit, John took me on a quick tour of Dromoland Castle...which was a wonderful introduction to warm Irish hospitality!! If you're looking for reliable, friendly car service during your stay in Ireland, John Morrissey will take care of everything.

I solo traveled through Ireland and everyone at the bus station was so kind and helpful! Rebecca at…read morethe Galway station in particular sat and helped me plan my trip after missing a bus. Cant wait to come back one day!

The absolute easiest way to do the round trip between Dublin and Galway. Buses run on time and the…read moredrivers are always friendly and helpful. The seats aren't the most comfortable in the world and they rarely turn on the AC so I'm always burning up but still recommend them.

Parking. It's easy when there is availability. When there isn't, it's a challenge…read more There is a parking garage within 0.1mi, so that's an option. The station itself is simple, well marked, and gotta love Starbucks! The train is nice, clean, and a fun way to see the Irish Countryside!

Well there's not much to see as the entire train station in Galway is under a massive renovation…read more But the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. It's centrally located across from Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter. It's very easy to walk everywhere in the touristy areas from the train station. You'll only need a car if you plan on leaving Galway.

1 star. Absolutely terrible experience with Enterprise. I reserved an automatic car well in…read moreadvance, but due to traffic I was running late. I even tried calling ahead multiple times to let them know, but nobody answered the phone. When I finally arrived, I was told they had given away my automatic car and only had manual vehicles available. Then, to make things worse, they said because I was late they would keep the full payment with absolutely no refund. So despite having a confirmed reservation, attempting to contact them, and arriving the same day, I was left without the vehicle I booked and out the money entirely. This feels like an extremely unfair and scummy business practice. Very disappointing customer service and I would not trust them again.

At first I was going to leave a ONE STAR review but, but the customer service from Dillon, if I…read morerecall the manager's name correctly, made it all right. I was informed by two employees that I was able to drop off my vehicle at the train station. Lo and behold that was far from the truth and missed my train to Belfast, England. Once I had arrived to Enterprise I was not a happy camper what so ever and informed who was working, what was said, and said their was a lot of miscommunication with their staffing. I even paid more money to leave it at "the train station" But the manager drove me back to the train station, reimbursed me for my new tickets, and I believe partial from my first tickets that I purchased for the train. Long story short, the customer service was upheld in the end and they made it right. It was greatly appreciated from my end and people these days, at least in America, don't go above and beyond making a situation correct. Thank you again and appreciate you all working as a team. It really goes a long way.

Great tour of the Cliffs of Mohr, the cave, great stops along the way. Our driver/guide Sean was…read moregreat. Highly recommended trying to get on one of his tours.

The views going to Connemara and Kyle more Abbey are beyond amazing! I really can't say enough…read moreabout them. They might even be better than Cliffs of Moher. As for our tour guide, Kenny Jordan, I can't say we enjoyed him. He talks too much and mainly about himself. Don't people go on a tour to learn about the area we are visiting? The vehicle used to transport us was not suitable in the least. We were packed in like sardines and if you're not malnourished, you'll have a tough time fitting in the seat. The music that Kenny played at the end of the tour was utterly too loud and obnoxious. People were tired and trying to sleep but could not. All in all, not a pleasant experience at all. I recommend that everyone visit these sites, but with a different tour company.

I booked the Cliffs of Moher & The Burren half day tour through Galway Tour Company this past…read moreNovember. The value of the tour was great, only costing around $45 (42.50 euros) for an eight hour tour. I was able to select the pickup point at a nearby hotel. The bus was prompt and we headed on our way shortly after 10am. The tour bus driver was an absolute delight. Incredibly friendly and full of knowledge and funny stories. We stopped at a couple spots along the way including a castle, a very old cemetery, and a pub in Doolin. We drove through the Burren on our way which was a really interesting sight to see. I enjoyed learning about the geology of such a unique place. We had adequate time to explore the Cliffs of Moher once we arrive - almost 2 hours to roam around, take pictures, and check out the gift shop. Then we made our way back to Galway and arrived around 6pm. The timing was perfect and I really feel like it was a valuable experience. So glad I booked a group tour instead of renting a car and trying to navigate to the cliffs myself - the roads to get there were really wild and I'm not sure I could've handled it on my own (plus, it would've been way more expensive). I'll also note that the tour company reached out the day before my scheduled tour to let me know they had to reschedule due to the snow and ice that rolled through that night. They put me onto the tour the following day and communication was seamless throughout. I highly recommend booking your tour through Galway Tour Company!

We took the day tour to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Our guide was Patrick. It was the…read moreonly day tour we took while in Ireland and it did not disappoint! Patrick took the scenic coastal route and through the Burren to Doolin, there and back, so everyone had the opportunity to experience the views. Every step of the way was timely and well-organized. We never felt rushed and had just the right amount of time at each stop.

Tour cost: 5 Euros (includes tea and scones)…read more Full disclosure: I usually run in the opposite direction from anything in Ireland that has even a whiff of "tourist trap" to it. If there's even a chance that someone is going to be getting off a tour bus with a fanny pack singing Danny Boy, it's a hard no for me. Such was my initial concern when hearing about the Claddagh Arts Centre. As much as I longed to visit the place where Claddagh rings originated (quite literally, they were first made during the 17th century in the village where the Centre now stands as the sole remaining dwelling), I had visions of when I visited Amsterdam and got swarmed by merchants hocking diamonds. I assumed this was a touristy spot where the sole purpose was to get you to buy a new ring. I couldn't be happier that I did a bit of research instead of discounting it. The Centre- and the people who run it- have "sales" as the very last thing on their minds. Their true purpose is to educate visitors on the little-known history of how this once-thriving, rural village on the outskirts of the city was forced to abandon its beautiful, traditional, simple life as modernization and the trawler industry in the bay took over. All that is now left of Claddagh village is the one thatch cottage and outbuilding/cafe that houses the Centre. Once inside, you are transported to another century in Ireland. Far from kitschy knick knacks, each item within is an authentic antique from the era, demonstrating exactly what it was like to live in another time. Anna, who gave us our tour, offered a poignant, powerful and thorough recounting of the trials and triumphs of the villagers, instilling in me a new respect for the rings I have worn since my youth. In my many visits to Galway over the years, I had never before had an inkling of this part of its past. After the voyage back in time, we made our way to the art studio and cafe behind the cottage. Wow. It was filled with the most gorgeous work in various mediums from local craftsmen, using materials found around Connemara. Spectacular stuff. And no sales pitch. In fact, Anna seemed surprised that I even inquired about pricing. Her main concern was kitting out the wood table with a feast of tea and scones. By this stage, the latest Claddagh ring I've been wearing for the last few years, one purchased at some point from some random place, seemed almost like an imposter. Expecting to see rows and rows of rings for sale, I was instead shocked (pleasantly) to find just a humble little tray with a dozen or two. There was no fanfare around it. Sales were truly an afterthought to the people here who are so intent on keeping the Claddagh village story alive. Anna apologized for the small selection and explained that they only carry authentic, vintage rings- as in real, historic Claddaghs. Thus, their inventory was sparse. Figuring that meant I would be priced out of owning one of these treasures, I cast a glance at them just for a chance to see what a "real" Claddagh looked like. And immediately fell in love with one. Its simplicity was so perfectly attuned to its heritage. I checked the price tag. 57 Euros. About $64. Otherwise stated: half the price for this antique than what I had paid for the random one on my finger. It came home with me. I honestly cannot put into words the joy it brings me the twenty times a day I glance down at it. The hour or so spent at the Claddagh Village was a vacation highlight for me in a city where I thought I already knew the best spots. Located just a five minute stroll from the Spanish Arch, it took us on a journey of a hundred+ years. Oh. And it's only 5 Euro per person for the tour, tea and scones. I know. Right? Go visit them when you find yourself in Galway. If you're there in the off-season and hours are limited, ask for a private tour (same cost) as we did. Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Claddagh Cottage 26 Fairhill Road Upper, The Claddagh Galway, Ireland Web: https://claddaghdesigns.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CladdaghArtsCentre/