What a delightful day I had in Galway yesterday! The train ride is about an hour and a half from here and I enjoyed every moment of it. Gorgeous scenery!
Galway itself was bustling…lots of people there.
This is a monument to Liam O’Maoiliosa, (also known as Liam Mellows), in Eyre Square.
O’Maoiliosa was an Irish Republican hero. He is quoted as saying:
| “We do not seek to make this country a materially great country at the expense of its honour in any way whatsoever. We would rather have this country poor and indigent, we would rather have the people of Ireland eking out a poor existence on the soil; as long as they possessed their souls, their minds, and their honour. This fight has been for something more than the fleshpots of Empire.” |
So, I wandered…I listened to music. There were LOTS of buskers out. These young lads were my favorite…very lively!
I stopped into Garavan’s for a pint of Smithwick’s (my favorite Irish beer) and had a great time talking to a couple of gentlemen from one of the Irish islands.
(I love the way the pints in Ireland come announcing the name of what you’re drinking on them.)
And before I headed back I found Garvey’s and had a lovely fish and chips dinner. (There was no food at Garavan’s.) So yummy!
All in all a marvelous day. I’ll leave you with a painting on one of the walls…just loved this. You’ll likely be seeing more of Galway. It looks like I’m going to spend some time there next month.
