Galway Stag Do Activities & Ideas
Galway is rapidly emerging out of the shadow of Dublin and becoming a top-tier party region of its own! With plenty of activities, magnificent boozers and plenty of glorious Guinness to try, you can set it off in style with a Galway stag weekend! Avoid the planning stress with the help of StagWeb! Check out our Big Guide to Galway.
Galway Stag Activities & Ideas...
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🔥 Top 10 Ideas in Galway for 2025
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Go Karting
Go karting is a banker on a stag do. Our Galway track will see you and the guys battle it out to find the Stag Racing Champion. There are plenty of overtaking opps, so get ready to leave the groom in your dust.
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Gaelic Games
Take on a range of Gaelic games as you get a real taste of Ireland on your big weekend away. You and the boys will push your Guinness-induced hangovers to the limit as you go toe-to-toe in Hurling, Gaelic Footy and Irish Handball. May the best team win!
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Clay Shooting
You might be a crack shot on Call of Duty, but how will you fare when you have the weight of a real gun in your hands? Step up to the traps and get blasting as you attempt to knock as many clays out of the sky as possible.
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Deep Sea Fishing
A stag do is a great excuse to do something different... enter Deep Sea Fishing! We have half-day or full-day options available, so take your pick and get ready to take to the seas to land the catch of the stag!
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Paintball
Paintball is a great chance for you and the guys to give the groom a lovely little makeover before the wedding. You'll be kitted out with some semi-automatic weapons and overalls before taking on a range of missions.
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Bubble Football
Channel your inner Roy Keane as you attempt to bounce the stag into next week. Encased in big bubble suits, you'll have a classic game of 5-a-side but with the chaos factor turned up to 10.
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Kayaking
From calm waters to challenging courses, kayaking is ideal for those looking for a little spot of adventure on their big trip to Ireland.
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Goggle Football
Five sets of goggles that make things seem further away. Five sets that make things seem closer than they are. One classic game of 5-a-side... What could possibly go wrong?
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Escape Room
Take on one of the three escape rooms (Quarantine Room, Prison Room and The Auld Shebeen Room) and see if you can break free in the 60-minute time limit. Fail to get out? Let's just say the bride won't be pleased that you're going to miss the wedding!
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High Ropes Course
Take on this huge aerial obstacle course that's filled with zip wires, rope swings, climbing nets and more. Can you conquer your fear of heights and, more importantly, keep down your hangover breakfast?!
Unique Stag Ideas in Galway
These activities are unique to Galway, so don't miss your chance to try them...
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Gaelic Games
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Clay Shooting
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Paintballing
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Greyhound Racing
Top Galway Nightlife Options
Take your Galway night out to the next level with...
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Nightclub Entry
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Greyhound Racing
Galway Stag Activities
Ireland's worst-kept secret.
Galway is stepping out of the shadow of Dublin and becoming a top-tier party destination in its own right!
If you're ready to experience somewhere different, check out our Galway stag do ideas above and add them to your free stag enquiry.
Our Ireland expert will then get to work building you the perfect weekend and will get a quote across to you within 24 hours (most of the time, you'll get it a lot sooner!).
Don't forget to add your Galway stag accommodation - not everywhere in the city will let stags stay, so it's best to book with us to avoid any hassle.
StagWeb's Galway Destination Specialist
Meet Niamh, your Galway Specialist.
Niamh is across everything stag-related in Ireland - seriously, you can't even start a go kart without her finding out about it.
For the latest lowdown or if you just want to discuss some ideas with her, you can give her a call today on 01225 474200 (Mon-Fri 8.30-17.30).
Find out more about Niamh and the rest of the team and see just why 700,000 have trusted us with the legendary celebrations.
Galway Nightlife
Quay Street
Quay Street is the key to a great night out. Terrible puns aside, this strip is lined with traditional Irish pubs as well as chippies, Asian street food and other cracking eateries to fuel your legendary evening.
The Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter is just the name for all the roads in and around Quay Street. Galway isn't the biggest stag city, but the pub-to-person ratio is strong.
Galway Bay Brewery
This cracking brewery is a 10km drive from the centre of Galway, so it'll take some planning to get to (but it's worth a trip to the 'Mothership'). They do own The Dew Drop Inn just off Quay Street if you want to sample any of their finest drops when you're in town.
Things to See in Galway
Galway Market
Open all year round, Galway comes alive on the weekends with stalls selling a load of trinkets and, more importantly for a group of hangry stags, takeaway food stalls.
Salthill Prom
A 3km stretch down by the sea. Perfect for a hangover-busting stroll.
How to Get to Galway...
The closest airport to Galway is Shannon Airport.
It is a 92km drive (which takes around an hour), but it's more than worth the travel time.
Flights from the UK take between 1h 10m and 1h 30m, depending on where you fly from, so it's a lot quicker to get to than most of our European destinations - even with the drive the other end.
Getting from Shannon Airport to Galway
Bus - You can get the bus from outside the airport, but please note that the buses run only at certain times and the journey will take close to 2 hours. For more information, visit Shannon Airport's website.
Taxi - Taxis cost around €130 (Welcome Pickups) but split between a group of you, the cost won't damage the beer kitty too badly.
Airport Transfer - We can arrange for someone to pick you up from the airport and drop you at your accommodation. Simply select the option on the Galway stag enquiry to add it to your free quote!
How to Get to Vilnius...
Vilnius International Airport is just 6 km away from the centre, making it an absolute breeze to get to (you could be in the city sipping an ice-cold beer in just 20 minutes).
Tips On Getting Around Galway
Walking - Galway is a compact city and though some of its attractions are slightly further out, they are no more than a thirty-minute walk from the centre.
Buses - The bus station and a load of major bus stops are just a short walk from Eyre Square, making it a breeze to get about the city if you need to go further afield.
Taxis - Galway has many reputable firms operating in the city, including:
- Big O Taxis - +353 91 585 858
- Galway Taxis - +353 91 561 111
Galway FAQs
Is Galway Good for Stag Dos?
Galway is a great place for a stag do if you're looking for a traditional Irish alternative to Dublin. With lively pubs, top stag do activities and tasty pints, what more could a group of guys need?!
Is alcohol expensive in Galway?
The price per pint is very similar to the UK's average (around £6 for a Guinness). However, an authentic Irish Guinness trumps a local UK Guinness any day of the week, so your pound-to-quality ratio is a lot higher.
Is Galway good for a night out?
Galway has all the key ingredients for a cracking night out. Kickstart the party with a boozy bar crawl on Quay Street and see where the night takes you.
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