Adrenalin-pumping action, heart stopping finishes and breath-taking fashion; you are at the Galway races.

 

This year will see the 21st anniversery of the Galway Pride Festival. This year's festival promises to bring excitement, color and glamorous entertainment to the city! This year even greater numbers are expected at the parade, to party and celebrate the night away! So be sure to come along to this fantastic event, and see for yourself the colourful and lively Galway Gay Pride! Barnacles hostel provides the perfect location to base yourself for the events.  A 5 minute walk to 'The Stage' LGBTQ bar and 'Diginity West' nightclub. Our budget accommodation hostel offers very affordable rates allowing you to spend more money on fun for the festival. Click Here to Book Your Stay

23rd - 26th Sept 2010 - Galway Oyster Festival  

The Galway International Oyster Festival is the premier event in the Galwegian calendar, when people from all over the world descend on Galway to sample the world famous oysters of Galway Bay and the legendary craic of the West of Ireland.  

 

 Nightly Entertainment - Barnacles Picks 

Every night there is something going on in Galway. We have picked our favourite three places below but if there is something specific your looking for the Barnacles Quay Street House team are always in the know!

 

Roisin Dubh - One of Galway's finest music venues has nightly music with a lively atmosphere. With amazing gigs coming up this year check out their listings to see what is happening this month.

 

Town Hall Theatre Galway - Fancy a night of comedy, concerts, musicals or theatre? Every night you will find something spectacular on stage in this restored 1820's courthouse. 

 

Cuba's Friday Night Comedy - Considered the best comedy club in Galway, there is always a laugh to be had on Friday nights at Cuba. You can buy tickets in advance from Bar903 or The Cellar Hand - includes free admission to their nightclub after the gig.

Barnacles Quay Street arrange some special weekly events to help get your evenings started!

Monday - Irish Movies Night
Bring your slippers and cocoa as we load up some classic Irish Movies for you to enjoy in our TV lounge!           

 

Fancy indulging yourself in chocolate? Have some nutella with your breakfast.

Wednesdays - 80's Party Night
Dress to impress then step back and boogie with us when we go all 80's!  Don't forget your leg warmers!

Thursdays - Fr. Ted Night
Don't forget your 'cups of tea' as we celebrate everything Fr. Ted in our TV lounge.