Meet in Galway - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions

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Welcome to Galway
On the western edge of Ireland, Galway is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, steeped in culture, rich in folklore,
famed for its cobbled streets, quaint shops & charming restaurants. Galway is known as the cultural
capital of Ireland and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, numerous festivals and events.
From multinational companies to international associations from small firms to businesses in their
infancy, the Meet in Galway team have assisted many organisers plan memorable and successful events.
Our organisation works with two destination management companies who collectively possess 35 years
combined experience of facilitating events in Galway and the West of Ireland.
We provide assistance with the following: bidding , site visits, conference organisation, gala dinner venues,
team building activities, traditional Irish entertainment, accommodation, coach transfers.
Our Members
• Abbey Conference &
Corporate
• Ardilaun Hotel
• BEM Ireland
• Clayton Hotel
• Corrib Princess
• Fáilte Ireland
• G Hotel & Spa
• Galway Bay Hotel
• Galway Mayo Institute of
Technology
• Glenlo Abbey Hotel
• Go West Conference, Event
& Destination Management
• Harbour Hotel
• Hotel Meyrick
• Ireland West Airport
• Galway Greyhound Stadium
• Maldron Hotel Oranmore
• National University of
Ireland, Galway
• Pillo Hotel & Spa
• Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa
• Shannon International
Airport
• The Twelve Hotel
• Westwood Hotel

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Rail Links
2.5 hours from Dublin
1 hour from Limerick
irishrail.com
Road Links
Direct Motorway from Dublin
(2 hour journey time)
Coach Links
A number of bus operators provide a direct coach service from Dublin Airport to Galway City
Go Bus – gobus.ie Citylink – citylink.ie Bus Eireann – buseireann.ie
Flight Links
Ireland West Airport Knock
c. 1 hour from City Centre
Flights from Birmingham, Bristol,
East Midlands, Liverpool, London
Gatwick, London Luton, London
Stanstead, Manchester, and a
host of European destinations
irelandwestairport.com
Shannon International Airport
c. 1 hour from City Centre
Flights from Birmingham, Bristol,
Edinburgh, London Gatwick,
London Heathrow, London
Stansted, Manchester and to
a host of European and North
America destinations
shannonairport.com
Dublin International Airport
c. 2 hours from City Centre
Flights from throughout the UK
airports, Europe, USA, Middle
East
dublinairport.com
Access Galway
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•Belfast
Dublin
Galway
Ireland West
Airport, Knock
Shannon
Airport
Aran Islands
Cliffs of Moher
Cork

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10 Reasons to hold your event in Galway
A Galway Welcome
Described as ‘The best place on Earth’ by
Anjelica Huston (actress), Ireland is the land of a
Thousand Welcomes and Galway is consistently
the preferred destination of both Irish and
international visitors.
Culture
Located west of Galway City is Ireland’s largest
Gaeltacht region. Here, the Irish Language
(Gaeilge) is still the native tongue of the people
who reside in this region. People here switch from
“Gaeilge” to English and visa versa with ease and
it is here in the Galway Gaeltacht that the best of
the Irish heritage, culture and folklore is brought
to life through the mediums of song, dance and
storytelling.
Easy Access
Choice of 3 international airports; Shannon,
Ireland West Knock and Dublin. Daily flights from
the UK, Europe, Middle East and North America.
Stunning Location
Renounced worldwide for its stunning scenery
and picturesque scenery, Galway is a gateway
to the vast and wild Connemara landscape,
untouched limestone pavements of the Burren,
the dramatic Cliffs of Moher a UNESCO Geo
Park in addition to the mythical and historic Aran
Islands.
Professional People
The Meet in Galway team are highly experienced
in organising events and will work closely with
you from the bidding process right through to
post event follow up.
Food & Wine
World class restaurants, national food heroes and
uniquely indigenous ingredients will ensure your
guests experience the best of Irish hospitality.
Dynamic
A diverse city with a modern technological edge.
Galway is home to a number of multinational
companies and bio medical researchers as well
as digital experts.
Variety
Galway offers a wide variety of unique and flexible
venues all located within a 5 mile radius of the
city centre.
Experience
In 2014, Galway hosted over 3000 meetings with
total delegates in excess of 200,000.
Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland’s first long-distance touring route along
the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.
Stretching 2400km, it provides breath-taking
views of all of the areas located along the west
coast of Ireland

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Venue Bedrooms Banqueting
Capacity
Reception
Capacity
Theatre
Capacity
Ardilaun Hotel 125 400 650 650
Clayton Hotel 195 500 1200 800
g Hotel & Spa 101 200 400 300
Galway Bay Hotel 153 500 1000 600
GMIT n/a n/a 300 280
Glenlo Abbey Hotel 50 160 250 220
Harbour Hotel 96 120 150 130
Hotel Meyrick 97 300 450 300
Maldron Hotel 113 140 100 100
NUI Galway n/a 500 1500 1100
Pillo Hotel & Spa 104 80 80 150
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa 261 650 1000 900
The Twelve Hotel 48 100 130 100
Westwood Hotel 58 275 270 350
Capacity Chart
Three destination management companies operate in Galway - Abbey Corporate and Incentive, BEM Ireland and
Go West Conference and Event Management. All three companies are experts on the region and have planned
numerous successful conferences, events and incentive activities

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Memorable Incentives
Galway City, located along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, offers a unique and diverse range of activities
for those that visit. Celebrated as the youthful, fun-loving and cultural capital of the west of Ireland and
described by Yeats as the Venice of the West, the City is beautifully located on the banks of the River
Corrib.
Wide variety of outdoor activities
available including fresh water
and deep sea angling, walking,
cycling, canoeing, surfing and
sailing
Opportunities to browse the
varied Irish delights that the
many local shops have on
display
City walking tours around the
many medieval sites of Galway
Day Tours to popular sites
such as the Cliffs of Moher,
Connemara and the Aran Islands
Take in a traditional Irish music
and dancing show such as Trad
on the Prom
Golfers will also find themselves
spoilt for choice between
excellent links and parkland
courses across the region
Enjoy a range of lively evening
entertainment activities from
greyhound racing, horse racing,
live music, dine around evening
and more
Enjoy a boat journey on board
the Corrib Princess that takes
passengers along the majestic
River Corrib

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Exploring this costal route is a very eventful journey. Dine in delightful cafes and restaurants, where one
can indulge in the finest of Irish gourmet food , choose to surf on magnificent waves of the regions rugged
coastline, take a step back in time with a visit to the ruins of ancient monuments or perhaps galloping
across long stretches of unspoiled beaches is something you have always dreamed of.
Galway is located at the heart of this magnificent coastal route and is the perfect location to explore and
experience the best of what this magnificent coastal trail has to offer.
From delightful cafes and restaurants, where one can indulge in the finest of Irish gourmet food to surfing
on magnificent waves of the regions rugged coastline to exploring times past with a visit to the ruins of
ancient monuments to pony trekking on long stretches of unspoiled beaches and much more, there is
a wealth of activities and experiences for one to indulge in while in the Galway region. Wherever you go
along the Wild Atlantic Way, one will encounter moments of magic, moments to treasure and experiences
that will have your returning again and again!
Wild Atlantic Way

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Galway is not just a place to hold a conference...
it is a remarkable destination which can turn a conference into a lifetime experience.
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