Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

I was incredibly disappointed. The church itself is an invaluable cultural monument with great importance for the region, but the management has turned it into something far from a spiritual place. The entrance fee is unreasonably high, and inside, half of the church has been converted into a souvenir shop while the other half is filled with tourist props that have nothing to do with the church. I received a leaflet that was supposed to describe the church and the exhibits, but the content did not match what was actually there. On top of that, the interior is not particularly impressive compared to other nearby churches, which are free to enter and much more beautiful.

A stunning historic church in the centre of Galway. Full of character, history, and beautiful architecture. Peaceful inside and well worth a visit if you’re exploring the city.

Beautiful church centered in the heart of the city. Lovely stained glasses and alter. There is a crusader buried here along with several significant people.

Beautiful old church in the heart of the city! I walked in just before Sunday mass without knowing it was that time. The morning had gone really bad for us after an incident with Aran Ferries' that had been very disappointing. just needed to reset and the service here was a literal god-send 🙏. The community was very inviting and warm. And the cantor at the service had the most gorgeous voice I've heard in a while. Was enough to bring me to tears! Thank you for welcoming a stranger.

Very enjoyable experience in such a historic location. The church acoustics and candles really added to the atmosphere. I could hear Freddie Mercury singing all the songs in my head.

A lovely church that played an important role in the city, particularly in the medieval and early modern era. It's €4 per person to get in, and well worth a visit.

We did the bell ringing tour and it was an absolute privilege! Jessica did an amazing job of educating us on all this church had to endure to continue providing spiritual refuge. I would highly recommend booking a private tour if you would like to learn more about the history of Galway and the fantastic architectural features of St. Nicholas! Thank you Jessica for going above and beyond in educating us on the history of St. Nicholas and Galway!

It was the first time I attended CANDLELIGHT and it was truly a wonderful and very different experience. From walking into the church....totally by candlelight, to sitting there in this wonderful atmosphere, listening to these amazing musicians bringing QUEEN music to life.....it was just magical. Took my breath away.