Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Quays Bar

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2025

1. The Quays Bar Marker

Inscription.
Originating in the 13th century, when part of
the premises served as a banqueting hall.

Nearly 700 years later in 1991, Louis Fitzgerald
purchased the bar from Seán McDonagh.

The bar has become renowned for live music,
particularly the Music Hall, which has hosted
TG4's Glór Tíre for many years, and the best
bands from Ireland and abroad.

Erected by Quays Bar and Restaurant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 53° 16.269′ N, 9° 3.238′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is at the intersection of Quay Street and Druid Lane, on the left when traveling south on Quay Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galway, Connacht H91 R2R1, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

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in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hall of the Red Earl/Halla an Íarla Ruadh (a few steps from this marker); The "Kasbah" on Quay Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Dillon (within shouting distance of this marker); Town House of Richard Martin/Teach an Mháirtíneach (within shouting distance of this marker); The de Burgo Hall and Castle/Halla agus Castlean de Burgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Theatre/Amharclann na Mháirtíneach (within shouting distance of this marker); Blake's Castle/Caisleán an Bhlácaigh (within shouting distance of this marker); Seattle Stone (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2025

2. The Quays Bar Marker

Galway Girl Greeter at The Quays Bar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

3. Galway Girl Greeter at The Quays Bar

Traditional dress

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.