Name: The Connacht Hotel
Address: Dublin Road, Galway, H91 K5DD, Ireland
Telephone: +353 91 381200

Galway Head of the River

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Galway’s premier rowing event, the Tribesmen Head of the River, makes a highly anticipated return to the River Corrib on Saturday, March 15, 2025, marking its 36th anniversary and the start of the rowing regatta season.

Sponsored by Boston Scientific, this St. Patrick’s weekend spectacle is back for the first time since 2013, bringing thrilling competition to Galway’s waters. Crews from the USA, UK, and Germany will join top domestic talent to race the three-mile course from ‘the cut’ near the Corrib’s mouth to the Quincentennial Bridge.

With events kicking off at 10am, 1:30pm, and 4pm, spectators can enjoy the action from the scenic riverbanks before celebrations continue with a prize-giving ceremony at the University Bar from 6pm and an after-party at the Róisín Dubh from 8pm.

Don’t miss this unmissable showcase of rowing excellence in the heart of Galway!

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Relax and make yourself at home in our comfortable, bright and spacious rooms.

Each well-appointed room includes:

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Tea-coffee making facility
Telephone

All designed to make for a relaxed hotel stay in Galway city.

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Galway City Hotel

Be part of the action, with our central location - just minutes from Galway City Centre. Located on the Old Dublin Rd, with a frequent bus service available to the city centre and onsite Taxi Rank.

View our location on our map to get quick directions. We've also included points of Interest around the city to keep you entertained during your stay.

THE CONNACHT HOTEL
Dublin Road
Galway
H91 K5DD
Ireland

Tel: +353 91 381200

Latitude: 53.279738650567474
Longitude: -9.022178649902344

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