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If you are a nurse and looking to relocate to Ireland, look no further than Galway. Located in the West of Ireland. It isn't just all work and no play in Galway there are some great activities to enjoy during your time off from nursing in the City of the Tribes.
Here are my top 4 picks for you to do to enjoy your down time in Galway:
Eyre Square, Galway
Eyre Square is a small public park based in the centre of Galway City. Off of Eyre Square you will find streets lined with restaurants, galleries and shops. Eyre Square is completely free to visit and at Christmas time they have a brilliant Christmas Market that fills the air with mulled wine and smells of freshly baked goods. It is a great place to grab a coffee and watch the world go by and decompress after a stressful nursing shift.
Salthill Promenade, Galway
Salthill Promenade is an amazing place that can be visited all year round. A short 2km along the seafront to breathe in the wonderful salty air. Along the stone lined trail you will find an array of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, takeaways and much more. Salthill’s Promenade is a perfect spot for admiring the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets over Galway Bay, with stunning views of Clare hills in the distance. There are many exciting features to be found dotted along the promenade including Mutton Island Lighthouse and The Famine Ship Memorial at Celia Griffin Memorial Park. Bring your swim suit for a dive off into the Atlantic Ocean if you are feeling brave enough!
Kylemore Abbey, Galway
Kylemore Abbey is an abbey based on the edge of a mountain in Connemara run by the Benedictine nuns since the 1920s. The Abbey has a number of different experiences including the Walled Gardens, a Neo Gothic Church and of course the Abbey. Kylemore Abbey also has a coffee shop so it's a great place to grab a coffee and stretch your legs after a long nursing shift!
Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Galway
The Aran Islands are a group of 3 islands off the coast of Galway. Named Inis Mor (Inishmore), Inis Meáin (Inishmaan) and Inis Oírr (Inisheer) they are known for their ancient historical sites and being one of Ireland's World Heritage Sites. Inis Mor is the biggest island which is 9 miles long and 3 miles wide with a population of about 800 people. Inis Meáin is the middle island and Inis Oírr is the smallest island. You can access the Aran Islands by plane or ferry. Inis Mor was named the 2nd most popular staycation destination in Ireland, behind Letterkenny Donegal. With numerous different accommodation and nightlife options it's a great option for a relaxing overnight stay or day trip alike.
Galway is an amazing county in the West of Ireland with brilliant job prospects for nurses. With 6 different hospitals both public and private, minor injury clinics, gp practices and many more healthcare facilities. It provides a great opportunity to get both career progression and work life balance. From general nursing roles to clinical nurse management roles, there are brilliant nursing roles in Cork on offer here at Clarity. Click out the button below for more information.
