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Should I make an effort to spend a short time in Galway?

In between spending a few days in Doolin and another couple days in Clifden, we'd like to go to Inishmore for a day. I had planned to ferry from Doolin and now it sounds like our best option would be to fly from Connemara airport somewhat near Galway. I'm thinking we'd probably want to take the 8:30 am flight which means we'd be leaving a hotel at about 7am if not earlier. We could try to spend a night in Galway and we'd probably have a few hours late afternoon to roam around Galway. We'll have a car. Trying to determine if its worth the effort and cost (hotels are more and we'd probably have to pay to park) for the few hours in Galway. We, otherwise, will not be spending any time in Galway.

For background, we are spending a little more than a month in mostly the Republic of Ireland.

Thanks for any thoughts

Posted by
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Galway is my favorite city in Ireland. If you can only stay for one night, so be it, but do stay. We loved the Petra House B&B, which also has a (free) parking lot in front. I don’t know how a 7:00 departure fits in with their breakfast schedule, but ask. Either they might feed you before then, or maybe send you on your way with a boxed-up breakfast.

No visit to Galway is complete without dinner at Oscar’s Seafood Bistro.

Posted by
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I think it depends on what's important to you. Personally, I love Galway and am always happy to spend some time there. I like the music, the charm, the bevy of really good restaurants, the walk along the bay to Salt Hill, etc. It is a lively town teeming with activity. But if those are not your interests then maybe not.

Posted by
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OK, sounds like Galway for a night would be worthwhile. I should have looked at it more when developing an itinerary. Since I'm only going to be there a short time, anyone have a recommendation for a more budget accommodation? Especially since its likely we'd miss breakfast.