There are various shops in the village
'Mac Proinnseas'
Spar Supermarket & Post Office (on Main Street)
Sells general groceries, dairy produce, has Hot & Cold deli and meat
counter, fuel, newspapers, stationary, cards and domestic hardware items.
Opening
Hours
Daily 7.30am - 10pm
Post Offices
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm / 2.00pm - 5.30pm & Sat 9.00am - 1.00pm
Tel: 091
- 553728
Open all year
Texaco
Station / Garage (opposite Spiddal Beach)
Sells newspapers, fuel, groceries, dairy produce, wine and has a 24 hour
ATM machine
Opening
Hours
Daily 8.00am - 11.00pm
Tel: 091
553240
Open all year
'Feeney's' Butcher Shop on Main Street (opposite Bridge House Hotel)
Opening
Hours
Mon - Sat 9.00am - 7.00pm
Tel: 091
553130
Open all year
'Walshe's' Pharmacy on Main Street (beside Bridge House Hotel)
Opening
Hours
Mon - Sat 9.30 - 6.30pm
Tel: 091
553201
Open all year
'Ocaidi' Flower Shop on Main Street (opposite church)
Opening
Hours
Mon - Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm
Tel: 091
553003
Open all year
'Siopa Lee' Fruit & Vegtable Shop on Main Street (opposite convent)
Opening
Hours
Mon - Sat 9.00am - 5.30pm
Tel: 091
Open all year
Clarkes
Centra Supermarket at Barna
This is a large supermarket located on the right side of main coast road
driving from Galway to Spiddal. Large selection of produce, Hot &
Cold deli and butchers counter, fresh vegtables, large selection of wines
and full 'Off Licence'. Small bakery for fresh rolls and breads, scones
and some cakes and tarts available daily.
Opening
Hours
Daily 8.00am - 10.00pm
Guests Travelling to spiddal may wish to avail of Centra's telephone order service - Phone in your order in advance and as you pass through Barna (en route to Spiddal Holiday Homes) collect your provisions at the cash desk. This service could be especially helpful for guests who are arriving later in the evening.
Tel: 091
592233
Open all year
There are lots of places in Spiddal and its environs for the hungry and thirsty guest to find satisfaction. Ranging from the casual to the more formal eatery - your choices are as many as they are varied.
The 'Bolusice'
Seafood/Steak Restaurant
Offers many excellent seafood specialities and has full bar licence. Food
orders from 12.30pm - 9.30pm (doors close 11.30pm). Evening diners would
be advised to book a table in advance
Tel: 091
553286
Open all year
'An Cruiscin
Lan' Hotel/Pub/Restaurant
Offers full 'a la carte' food in their restaurant and lounge bar.
They also serve excellent breakfasts daily as well as lunches and evening
meals.
Food served following times:
Mon - Sat
Breakfast 8.30am - 10.30am / Lunches and 'A La carte' menu 12.30pm - 9.30pm
Sunday
Breakfast 8.00am - 11.30am / Lunches and 'A La carte' menu 12.30pm - 9.30pm
Tel: 091
553148
Open all year
'An Caladh
Mor' Pub
Offers bar food menu for summer period May to August. Breakfast 10.00am
- 12.00pm / Lunches / bar food served from 12.00pm - 9.00pm. During Sept
- Apr (low season) only soups and sandwiches are available.
Tel: 091
553058
Open all year
'Tigh
Hughes' Pub
Renowned for its impromptu traditional music sessions - located off the
Main Street, does not serve any food and opens standard 'Pub' hours.
Tel: 091
553447
Open all year
'Coel
na Mara' Hotel/Pub/Restaurant
Offers bar food and restaurant 'A La carte' menu during Apr - Sept.
Breakfast 8.00am - 11.30am Bar food/restaurant 12.30pm - 8.00pm
Winter period pub open Sept - Nov 4.00pm - 12.00pm No food served
Dec - Apr pub open 10.30am - 12.00pm No food served
Low season Sept - Apr No food served
Tel: 091
553595
Open all year
Galway has seven Blue Flag Beaches - bathing areas which meet international criteria for clean water, freedom from pollution, safe access, sanitary facilities, lifeguards, wheelchair access and information centres. Four of Galway's Blue Flag beaches are located along the Connemara Coast road - Silver Strand near Salthill, Tra na mBan in Spiddal (located approx. 1 mile from cottages), Tra Ban in Inverin and Tra an Doilin in Carraroe. Others are Kilmurvey on the Aran Islands, Tracht in Kinvara and Lough Rea Lake, Loughrea.
There are lots of other attractive, clean and safe beaches in Connemara - just head down your nearest boithrin and see what you find!
For those days when the weather is not so kind, all the family can have fun at Leisureland in Salthill. Try the thrilling 65m Waterslide, the Tropical Beach Pool and Treasure Cove or enjoy the main 25m pool.
Leisureland also offer an amusement park and an outdoor playground and a poolside restaurant.
Leisureland,
Salthill,
Galway.
Tel: 091
521455
Fax: 091 521093
Open all
year,
7 days 08.00 - 22.00
Regular public sessions daily
Ceardlann an Spideil / The Spiddal Craft Village
The Spiddal Craft Village is an attractive complex of traditional style cottages, ideally located opposite the beach and overlooking Galway Bay. Visitors may watch the handcrafts being produced and purchase products that are not generally available in the usual tourist outlets and craft stores.
The Craft Village was established in 1984 and three of the original artisans still feature among the present day tenants. These are:
Maire Ni
Thaidhg - Handweaver
Gearoid O Murchu - Screen Printer
Robin D'Eath - Potter
The other present day craftspeople at the centre are:
Nicholas
Conway - Candlemaker
David McCarthy - Leatherworker
Liam O'Neill - Woodturner
Grainne Nic Mhanais - Textile Designer
Eric Byrne - Jewellery Maker
There is also an art gallery and a restaurant "Bistro Jackie" which offers a wide range of home cooked food.
Craft Village
opening hours:
10am to 6pm daily
2pm to 6pm Sunday