Below is a list of city-centre businesses that were open on Saturday 28-March-2020. It's based on what I saw during a daily walk within a 2km radius of my home.
- Almost every place that is open has a limit on how many people can be inside at once. For some, it's only one customer, others wait outside.
- Some shops say card-payments preferred. Others are only accepting tapped card (or other device) payments.
- Most are opening for limited hours only.
Places that were open on Saturday 28 March 2020
Supermarkets
Dunnes Stores in the Eyre Square Centre now have reduced trading hours, they are open from 9am - 6pm Mon-Sat, and 12-noon - 6pm on Sunday.Joyces on Fr Griffin Rd
Tesco in Galway Shopping Centre - now open 7am to 10pm
Last week, M&S supermarket was open in Corrib Court - it wasn't checked this week, but they haven't announced a closure.
(Suburban supermarkets are probably all open, too, but weren't visited).
Ernie's in Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Herterich's Pork Butcher in Lombard St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Roger Finnerty & Sons in the Eyre Square Centre
Tormey's Butchers in Galway Shopping Centre
Sheridan's Cheesemongers in Lombard St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
The Filling Station eco store - have significantly changed procedures re scoops, were open on Saturday for collections only
Asiatic Asian food store in Upper Abbeygate St
Mastersons Fruit and Vegetables in Galway Shopping Centre
Flanagans in Shop St
Whelans in Williamsgate St (place order or speak to staff at the door - you cannot go into the shop itself)
Matt O'Flaherty (place order or speak to staff at the door - you cannot go into the shop itself) in Rosemary Ave and in Galway Shopping Centre
Lloyds in Forster Street
Lohan's in Prospect Hill
Varley's Pharmacy in the Eyre Square Centre
Walsh's Pharmacy in Corrib Court
Holland and Barret in Shop St
Dr Claire Apothecary in Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Little Collins CBD dispensary - Upper Abbeygate St
Centra Foster St
Headlines in Corrib Court - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Henchy's Daybreak in Eyre Square
Hynes Mace in Forster St - wasn't open when checked, sign on the door said they now close at 1pm on Saturdays.
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Number 10 in Quay Street
No 26 in Dominick St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Farragher's NearBuy in Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
McGuire's Daybreak in Raven's Tce
Gala in Prospect Hill
EuroGiant in Eglinton St and Mainguard St
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Fine Wines off licence group - in Fairhill Rd
The Wine Buff - Eglinton St - have reduced opening hours and are offering local deliveries
O'Brien's Wines in Galway Shopping Centre
Goyas in Kirwan's Lane: the bakery was open last week - wasn't checked today
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St - order at the door, takeaway only, open 8:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Saturday.
McCambridges deli in Shop St have a one-way system going through the shop, open 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday.
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St- takeaway only
Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
Venice in Abbeygate St - open for dinner 5-9pm, takeaway only
Charcoal Grill in Prospect Hill
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Apache Pizza in Dominick St
Dominos in Prospect Hill - pre-ordered takeaways only, no walk-up customers
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill
Vocho in Forster St
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St are open from 3pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Post Offices and banks are opening regular hours
St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union: Mainguard St is closed until 14 April but their Westside branch is open early for healthcare workers and 10am - 2pm for everyone else.
Dealz in Eyre St and in Galway Shopping Centre
Vodafone
Eir
Electronic Partners in Eglinton St
Laptek in Eyre St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
WeFix gadget repair in Upper Abbeygate St
(These are not on the updated list of essential retailers that was released on Saturday afternoon - the are not supposed to be open any more).
Also, please respect the staff who are working in shops and food-service outlets, and public transport services. Follow guidelines to keep them, and you, as safe as possible.
(Suburban supermarkets are probably all open, too, but weren't visited).
Butchers / Greengrocers / Markets
Colleran and Sons in Mainguard StErnie's in Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Herterich's Pork Butcher in Lombard St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Roger Finnerty & Sons in the Eyre Square Centre
Tormey's Butchers in Galway Shopping Centre
Sheridan's Cheesemongers in Lombard St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
The Filling Station eco store - have significantly changed procedures re scoops, were open on Saturday for collections only
Asiatic Asian food store in Upper Abbeygate St
Mastersons Fruit and Vegetables in Galway Shopping Centre
Pharmacies / Chemists
Boots in Shop St and in Galway Shopping CentreFlanagans in Shop St
Whelans in Williamsgate St (place order or speak to staff at the door - you cannot go into the shop itself)
Matt O'Flaherty (place order or speak to staff at the door - you cannot go into the shop itself) in Rosemary Ave and in Galway Shopping Centre
Lloyds in Forster Street
Lohan's in Prospect Hill
Varley's Pharmacy in the Eyre Square Centre
Walsh's Pharmacy in Corrib Court
Health foods / related products
Evergreen Health Store in the Eyre Square Centre, High St / Mainguard St and in Galway Shopping CentreHolland and Barret in Shop St
Dr Claire Apothecary in Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Little Collins CBD dispensary - Upper Abbeygate St
Convenience stores / Newsagents
Spar in Mainguard StCentra Foster St
Headlines in Corrib Court - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Henchy's Daybreak in Eyre Square
Hynes Mace in Forster St - wasn't open when checked, sign on the door said they now close at 1pm on Saturdays.
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Number 10 in Quay Street
No 26 in Dominick St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Farragher's NearBuy in Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
McGuire's Daybreak in Raven's Tce
Gala in Prospect Hill
EuroGiant in Eglinton St and Mainguard St
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Off-licences
Thomas Woodberrys - open for collection and local deliveries only call on 091 533706 to place an orderFine Wines off licence group - in Fairhill Rd
The Wine Buff - Eglinton St - have reduced opening hours and are offering local deliveries
O'Brien's Wines in Galway Shopping Centre
Cafes / Bakerys
Bubble Bee - aren't open to the public, but are selling through JustEatGoyas in Kirwan's Lane: the bakery was open last week - wasn't checked today
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St - order at the door, takeaway only, open 8:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Saturday.
McCambridges deli in Shop St have a one-way system going through the shop, open 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday.
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St- takeaway only
Restaurants
Botown burgers in Dominick St: Takeaway only 3-10pm. You must order by phoning 091 534834, and collect at the allocated time. Payment by card only.Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
Venice in Abbeygate St - open for dinner 5-9pm, takeaway only
Fast-food
Charcoal Grill in Mary St - open for takeaways onlyCharcoal Grill in Prospect Hill
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
Apache Pizza in Dominick St
Dominos in Prospect Hill - pre-ordered takeaways only, no walk-up customers
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill
Vocho in Forster St
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St are open from 3pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Transport / financial services
Budget Rental Cars in Eyre Square - sign on the doors says open 10am - 3pm, Mon-Sun - but they were closed before 3pm todayPost Offices and banks are opening regular hours
St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union: Mainguard St is closed until 14 April but their Westside branch is open early for healthcare workers and 10am - 2pm for everyone else.
Clothing / shoes / repairs
M&S in Corrib Court - wasn't checked this week, was open last week: the supermarket is integrated with the clothing storeHomeware / hardware / gifts
Anthony Ryans home store in Market Street is now closed - but they are selling onlineDealz in Eyre St and in Galway Shopping Centre
Bookshops / stationary
None were seen open today.Electronics / internet cafes
Three,Vodafone
Eir
Electronic Partners in Eglinton St
Laptek in Eyre St - was open last week, wasn't checked today.
WeFix gadget repair in Upper Abbeygate St
(These are not on the updated list of essential retailers that was released on Saturday afternoon - the are not supposed to be open any more).
Hobbies / Games
All closedPersonal services / health / hair / beauty
All closedAbout this list
This is not published to encourage people to go out - especially not people who have been advised to stay home. But there are many people in Galway who are working in essential industries - some working extended hours due to the pandemic. They still need to shop and eat and top up their Leap cards . This list is to provide them with information about what is available.Stay safe, and be polite
Always maintain social distancing, as per HSE guidelines. Do not leave your home if you are told not to.Also, please respect the staff who are working in shops and food-service outlets, and public transport services. Follow guidelines to keep them, and you, as safe as possible.
