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17th May 2016
12:04pm BST

If you do end up coming to Galway, you will probably meet these seven people.
An epic busker
Walk down Shop Street any day of the week at any time and you will see some of Ireland's most talented musicians showcasing their talents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey5FTYXqVYw
An American erasmus student who has just fallen in love with the city
Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Star Trek actor Zachery Quinto are just a couple of the famous faces who have called Galway their home while studying abroad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coW57Mne8DI
Clip via Yue Luan
The guy in the trad pub who shushes everyone when the Sean-nós singing starts
The city's trad scene is the stuff of legend... just keep it down when the Sean-nós singing starts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYkhOuLEt_g
Clip via stripey357's channel
Hen and stag parties from around the country
It's a top destination for stag parties because of its fantastic bars, wonderful clubs and superior Supermacs*.
*we've no proof Galway's Supermacs is superior to the ones in the rest of the country... it just tastes better to us.
A street drummer
If you don't see them, you will hear them... what is it about Galway and drummers?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhRATBlG7uM
Clip via Jeff Murphy
The tipster who tells you who to back at the Galway Races
The Galway Races is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. If you've never been, you should definitely give it a go. It's like a rag week, but for people who are old enough to know better.
The tourist who came on a holiday and ended up staying
Galway is the sort of city you'll easily fall in love with. Come along to Corona Sunset sessions on May 26 to see what all the fuss is about.
You know it's summer when the Sunset Sessions are happening and everyone is enjoying a cool Corona.
You can book tickets for it here. (insert link)

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