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1 MEETINGS INCENTIVES CONFERENCES EXHIBITIONS

2 Welcome to Galway On the western edge of Ireland, Galway is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, steeped in culture, rich in folklore, famed for its cobbled streets, quaint shops & charming restaurants. Galway is known as the cultural capital of Ireland and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, numerous festivals and events. 2 From multinational companies to international associations from small firms to businesses in their infancy, the Meet in Galway team have assisted many organisers plan memorable and successful events. Our organisation works with two destination management companies who collectively possess 35 years combined experience of facilitating events in Galway and the West of Ireland. We provide assistance with the following: bidding, site visits, conference organisation, gala dinner venues, team building activities, traditional Irish entertainment, accommodation, coach transfers. Our Members Abbey Conference & Corporate Galway Mayo Institute of Maldron Hotel Oranmore Ardilaun Hotel Technology National University of Ireland, BEM Ireland Glenlo Abbey Hotel Galway Clayton Hotel Go West Conference, Event & Pillo Hotel & Spa Corrib Princess Destination Management Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Fáilte Ireland Harbour Hotel Shannon International Airport g Hotel & Spa Hotel Meyrick The Twelve Hotel Galway Bay Hotel Ireland West Airport Westwood Hotel Galway Greyhound Stadium Cnoc Suain

3 Access Galway Belfast Aran Islands Cliffs of Moher Ireland West Airport, Knock Galway Shannon Airport Dublin Cork Flight Links Ireland West Airport Knock c. 1 hour from City Centre Flights from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stanstead, Manchester, and a host of European destinations irelandwestairport.com Shannon International Airport c. 1 hour from City Centre Flights from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester and to a host of European and North America destinations shannonairport.com Dublin International Airport c. 2 hours from City Centre Flights from throughout the UK airports, Europe, USA, Middle East dublinairport.com Rail Links 2.5 hours from Dublin 1 hour from Limerick irishrail.com Road Links Direct Motorway from Dublin (2 hour journey time) Coach Links A number of bus operators provide a direct coach service from Dublin Airport to Galway City Go Bus gobus.ie Citylink citylink.ie Bus Eireann buseireann.ie 3

4 10 Reasons to hold your event in Galway 4 A Galway Welcome Described as The best place on Earth by Anjelica Huston (actress), Ireland is the land of a Thousand Welcomes and Galway is consistently the preferred destination of both Irish and international visitors. Culture Located west of Galway City is Ireland s largest Gaeltacht region. Here, the Irish Language (Gaeilge) is still the native tongue of the people who reside in this region. People here switch from Gaeilge to English and visa versa with ease and it is here in the Galway Gaeltacht that the best of the Irish heritage, culture and folklore is brought to life through the mediums of song, dance and storytelling. Easy Access Choice of 3 international airports; Shannon, Ireland West Knock and Dublin. Daily flights from the UK, Europe, Middle East and North America. Stunning Location Renounced worldwide for its stunning scenery and picturesque scenery, Galway is a gateway to the vast and wild Connemara landscape, untouched limestone pavements of the Burren, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher a UNESCO Geo Park in addition to the mythical and historic Aran Islands. Professional People The Meet in Galway team are highly experienced in organising events and will work closely with you from the bidding process right through to post event follow up. Food & Wine World class restaurants, national food heroes and uniquely indigenous ingredients will ensure your guests experience the best of Irish hospitality. Dynamic A diverse city with a modern technological edge. Galway is home to a number of multinational companies and bio medical researchers as well as digital experts. Variety Galway offers a wide variety of unique and flexible venues all located within a 5 mile radius of the city centre. Experience In 2014, Galway hosted over 3000 meetings with total delegates in excess of 200,000. Wild Atlantic Way Ireland s first long-distance touring route along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork. Stretching 2400km, it provides breath-taking views of all of the areas located along the west coast of Ireland

5 Capacity Chart Venue Bedrooms Banqueting Capacity Reception Capacity Theatre Capacity Ardilaun Hotel Clayton Hotel g Hotel & Spa Galway Bay Hotel GMIT n/a n/a Glenlo Abbey Hotel Harbour Hotel Hotel Meyrick Maldron Hotel NUI Galway n/a Pillo Hotel & Spa Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa The Twelve Hotel Westwood Hotel Three destination management companies operate in Galway - Abbey Corporate and Incentive, BEM Ireland and Go West Conference and Event Management. All three companies are experts on the region and have planned numerous successful conferences, events and incentive activities 5

6 Memorable Incentives Day Tours to popular sites such as the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands City walking tours around the many medieval sites of Galway Opportunities to browse the varied Irish delights that the many local shops have on display Wide variety of outdoor activities available including fresh water and deep sea angling, walking, cycling, canoeing, surfing and sailing Enjoy a boat journey on board the Corrib Princess that takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib Enjoy a range of lively evening entertainment activities from greyhound racing, horse racing, live music, dine around evening and more Golfers will also find themselves spoilt for choice between excellent links and parkland courses across the region Take in a traditional Irish music and dancing show such as Trad on the Prom Galway City, located along Ireland s Wild Atlantic Way, offers a unique and diverse range of activities for those that visit. Celebrated as the youthful, fun-loving and cultural capital of the west of Ireland and described by Yeats as the Venice of the West, the City is beautifully located on the banks of the River Corrib. 6

7 Wild Atlantic Way Exploring this costal route is a very eventful journey. Dine in delightful cafes and restaurants, where one can indulge in the finest of Irish gourmet food, choose to surf on magnificent waves of the regions rugged coastline, take a step back in time with a visit to the ruins of ancient monuments or perhaps galloping across long stretches of unspoiled beaches is something you have always dreamed of. Galway is located at the heart of this magnificent coastal route and is the perfect location to explore and experience the best of what this magnificent coastal trail has to offer. From delightful cafes and restaurants, where one can indulge in the finest of Irish gourmet food to surfing on magnificent waves of the regions rugged coastline to exploring times past with a visit to the ruins of ancient monuments to pony trekking on long stretches of unspoiled beaches and much more, there is a wealth of activities and experiences for one to indulge in while in the Galway region. Wherever you go along the Wild Atlantic Way, one will encounter moments of magic, moments to treasure and experiences that will have your returning again and again! 7

8 MEETINGS INCENTIVES CONFERENCES EXHIBITIONS Galway is not just a place to hold a conference... it is a remarkable destination which can turn a conference into a lifetime experience. info@ Phone: Website: Facebook: /meetingalway