Location & Driving Directions

For detailed maps of The Galway Region, supplied courtesy of Tourism Ireland, click here

For detailed directions, and approximate driving times, visit the official AA website click here

Driving in Ireland is on the left hand side of the road and the N6 is the major road from Dublin. Bring your own car or hire from any number of car hire firms at airports or most towns.

Driving from Dublin

The drive from Dublin to Galway is 140 miles and will take approximately 3 hours. The N6 goes through Maynooth, Enfield, Kinnegad (take the first exit road off the roundabout just before Kinnegad town), Tyrrellspass, Moate, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Oranmore. Some towns are bypassed, with others the N6 goes through the main street offering a fascinating glimpse of daily life.

On approaching Oranmore you will arrive at the first roundabout called ‘Oranbeg’ take the 3rd exit towards Galway City.

The next roundabout is called ‘Carrowmoneach’ take the 2nd exit.

The next roundabout ‘Martin’ - To the East. Take 1st exit (left) go through 1 set of traffic lights (past Galway Crystal) then straight onto the fourth roundabout (2nd exit past GMIT), then straight through two set of lights and Days Hotel Galway is located on your right.

Driving from Galway Airport

Direct daily flights operate to and from Dublin and London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow.

Galway Airport is located in Carnmore, approximately 6km from Galway City near Oranmore. The short drive to the city centre is well signposted. On exiting the airport, turn Right, at the Crossroads turn right until you approach the first roundabout 'Carrowmesh’, take the 3rd exit towards Galway City. From Oranmore, on approaching the Oranbeg roundabout, follow the directions above.

Driving from Knock Airport

Flights run regularly to Knock from Dublin, London (Stansted), Manchester and Birmingham.

Knock International Airport in Charlestown, Co. Mayo is a little over an hour from Galway City. From Knock Airport take the N17 south past Knock Town, Claremorris and Tuam to Galway City.

Driving from Shannon International Airport

Located in Co. Clare, Shannon Airport is an hour and a half's drive south of Galway City.Shannon Airport offers a wide range of direct flights from Dublin, the UK, continental Europe and North America.

If you are driving, take the N18 north from Shannon to Galway City through Ennis, Gort, Kilcolgan and Oranmore, from ‘Oranbeg’ Roundabout follow the directions listed above.

Other Days Properties Within Ireland:

Days Hotel Dublin Airport

Distance: 136 miles / 219KM