Things to do in city/county

Here is a starter guide of things to do around Galway - http://www.ireland.com/en-us/what-is-available/attractions-built-heritage/art-centres-and-galleries/articles/galway-city-free/

Some great restaurants - Kai Cafe, O'Grady's on the Pier in Barna, Aniar (Michelin star) , Loam (Michelin star), Moran's on the Weir in Kilcolgan, Ard Bia at Nimmos (lovely atmosphere) at Spanish Arch, Oscars Seafood Bistro - many mentioned here: http://thisisgalway.ie/food-oscars/

Cool coffee shops/cafes - Coffeewerk Press on Quay Street, Tribeton (also lunch and dinner), Badger and Dojo. You can google most of those and find out menus etc.

You already have your hotel - but for others who don't, the G Hotel is a great hotel if looking for somewhere cool - a bit like an even more designer W Hotel - rooms designed by a famous milliner for Princess Diana. G Hotel is about 2 km or 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi to downtown (pubs).

Meyrick Hotel is a historic (railway) hotel on the main square (Eyre Square).

Some other hotels (closer to) downtown are: the Radisson Blu, the House Hotel. If you want to be right beside the pubs, this has just opened on Quay Street: http://www.theresidencehotel.ie/en/

Here's a great video to whet your appetite https://vimeo.com/105023242

Some more links from a few weeks ago:

http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/galways-food-scene-is-sizzling-and-heres-the-perfect-taster-tour-35676632.html
http://connachttribune.ie/historical-tour-offers-insight-galway-lies-beneath-090/