Is Salthill a suburb?

Is Salthill a suburb?

Salthill is a suburb of Galway City. A popular seaside area, it lies within the townland of Lenaboy and is known for its 2km long promenade, overlooking Galway Bay, which has a wide selection of bars, restaurants and hotels.

What county is Salthill?

County Galway
Salthill

Is Galway a city or town?

Galway, Irish Gaillimh, city, seaport, and county town (seat) of County Galway, western Ireland, located on the northern shore of Galway Bay. Galway city is administratively independent of the county.

Is Salthill in Connemara?

Salthill beach is located on the edge of Galway city, on the coast road to Connemara. Lifeguards are on duty from mid-May to the end of September during daytime hours. The beach is accompanied by a long promenade which is very popular with walkers and runners.

Why is it called Salthill?

Paul McGinley provides various ideas in his interesting history of Salthill (now on sale ), but it is generally agreed it was named after Threadneedle Street in London’s financial district. Was it because the bankers there gave a subscription for Irish famine relief?

Is Galway a rough area?

Re: are there “bad areas” in Galway? most places are very safe in Galway – of course you will have the usual kids screaming on the streets in some areas – some areas are more “exclusive” than others.

What does Galway mean in English?

a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from W Ireland.

When was Salthill Hotel built?

Dublin. Designed by J.S. Mulvany for the Dublin & Kingstown Railway Co., around 1836 but not constructed until 1843.

Why do you kick the wall in Salthill?

Well, kicking the wall is a long-standing tradition as part of a walk along the prom. You get to the end, you kick the wall, you turn back. It’s been mystifying tourists for years. Then six years ago, someone came up with the idea of using the tradition to raise money for charity.