Below is a list of city-centre businesses that were open, as at 21-March-2020. It's based on what I saw during a walk in my neighbourhood today - and of course things may change tomorrow.
- 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 at 21 March 2020
Supermarkets
Dunnes Stores are maintaining normal trading hours in the Eyre Square Centre
M&S supermarket is open in Corrib Court
Silkes cash and Carry: the main door is closed, knock on the side-door
(Suburban supermarkets are probably all open, too, but weren't visited).
Ernie's in Sea Rd
Herterich's Pork Butcher in Lombard St
Roger Finnerty & Sons in the Eyre Square Centre
St Nicholas Market (a few stalls, mainly the fresh-product ones) in Lombard St
Sheridan's Cheesemongers in Lombard St
The Filling Station eco store - have significantly changed procedures re scoops
Asiatic Asian food store in Upper Abbeygate St
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
Lloyds in Forster Street
Lohan's in Prospect Hill
Leo Walsh Pharmacy in the Eyre Square Centre
Walsh's Pharmacy in Corrib Court
Holland and Barret healthfoods in Shop St
eCig kiosk in the Eyre Square Cetnre and store in Eglinton St
Dr Claire Apothecary in Sea Rd
Little Collins CBD dispensary - Upper Abbeygate St
Mr M Vape - Lower Abbeygate St
Tony Quinn Health Store in the Eyre Square Centre
Healing Earth alternative / holistic health centre in the Eyre Square Centre
Centra Foster St
Headlines in Corrib Court
Henchy's Daybreak in Eyre Square
Hollands in Williamsgate St
Hynes Mace in Forster St
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Newsbox Day Today in Eglinton St
Number 10 in Quay Street
No 26 in Dominick St
Farragher's NearBuy in Sea Rd
McGuire's Daybreak in Raven's Tce
XL Dominick St
BridgeStores YourStop on Bridge St
Gala in Prospect Hill
EuroGiant in Eglinton St and Mainguard St
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill
Fine Wines off licence group - in Fairhill Rd
The Wine Buff - Eglinton St - have reduced opening hours
Auntie Nellies Sweet Shop in High St
Bubble Bee - serving takeaway coffee, no eat-in available
Butler's Chocolate Cafe in Shop St
Caffe Nero in Eyre Square are open, for take-away coffee and food.
Candyland in Upper Abbeygate St
Costa Coffee in Blakes Castle at the bottom of Quay St and in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre are open, eat-in and take-away for coffee and food. [22-March update: Blakes Castle is now closed]
Gino's Gelato in Shop St
Goyas in Kirwan's Lane -the coffee-shop is closed, but the bakery is producing for pickup or home delivery - order by phone 091 567010, Email info@goyas.ie, message them on Instagram or Facebook
Kettle Cafe - have a sign saying they're still open, but were actually closed today
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St
Little Lane Coffee Company in Upper Abbeygate St - takeaway only, order at the door and pay by card - open roughy 10am-3pm this weekend, and aiming to do the same each day from Wednesday or Thursday next week.
McCambridges deli in Shop St have a one-way system going through the shop
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St- takeaway only
High Cafe (Moroccan) in High St - open for takeaway only
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.
Finnegan's Irish restaurant in Market St
Kappa-ya - open for lunch and call-and-collect takeaways: call on 091 865930 to order between 11:30am and 4:30pm, collect from 12-noon to
Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
The Pie Maker in Cross St - for takeaway only
Tomodoro Sushi Bar in Eglinton St
Venice in Abbeygate St - were open for dinner on Friday evening, not for lunch on Saturday
Charcoal Grill in Cross St
Charcoal Grill in Prospect Hill
Captial Kebab in Eglinton St - open for takeaways only
Supermacs - all branches
Burger King in the Eyre Square Centre
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St - were open for takeaways only on Friday, but have now decided to close
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd
Apache Pizza in Dominick St (closed Saturday lunchtime, but open Friday evening - sign on the door says they are still open, but requested to order and pay online where possible. Call on 091 538 888 to order
McDonalds - takeaway orders only [22 March update - all stores will be closed by 7pm on the 23rd]
Dominos in Prospect Hill
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill
Bru Bros in Forster St
Vocho in Forster St
Post Offices and banks are opening regular hours
St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union in Mainguard St
Debenhams in Corrib Court
M&S in Corrib Court
Alter Eva in Dominick St - Clothing alternations
Schuh shoes in Shop St
Timpson in the Eyre Square Centre
Edmond in Lower Abbeygate St - has a sign saying he's closed, but actually opened with just the owner working for a few hours in the middle of the day.
JD shoes / sports
Armour Locksmiths in the Eyre Square Centre
Daisy Bowl Florists
Dealz in Eyre St
My Shop, Granny Likes It
Yes! Flowers in Eglington St
L'Occitane French perfume boutique in Eglinton St
Dubray Books in Shop St
CopyWrite in Bóthar Irwin (off Eyre St)
Right Price Ink in Dominick St
Electronic Partners in Eglinton St
Fun Tech in the Eyre Square Centre
iPear phone repair shop in Abbeygate St
Laptek in Eyre St
TekShop in Eyre Square Centre
Tech Star on Dock Rd
WeFix gadget repair in Upper Abbeygate St
Dungeons and Donuts in Upper Abbeygate St
GameStop+ in the Eyre Square Centre
Sub City in the Eyre Square Centre
Powell's Music shop in Shop St (closing at 5pm)
Opus II music shop in High St (you cannot try instruments) [22 March update - now closed until further notice]
Art & Hobby in the Eyre Square Centre
River Deep Mountain High in Middle St
Call of the Wild in Eglinton St
Regatta Great Outdoors in the Eyre Square Centre
Trespass outdoor goods - in Eglinton St
West Ireland Cycling in Fairhill Rd
Galway Camera Shop
Healy Barbers in High St
3Bs Barbers in Cross St
Annettes Ladies and Gents Hair Salon in Middle St
Trichology Hair and Scalp - Eyre St
Helen Walsh Opticians
PureJoy Laser and Skincare - for product and voucher sales
SpecSavers in the Eyre Square Centre (from the look of the store, for products / pickups only, not tests)
Do you have a city centre business that is still open, which isn't listed above? Leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page, and it will be added.
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.
Silkes cash and Carry: the main door is closed, knock on the side-door
(Suburban supermarkets are probably all open, too, but weren't visited).
Butchers / Greengrocers / Markets
Colleran and Sons in Mainguard StErnie's in Sea Rd
Herterich's Pork Butcher in Lombard St
Roger Finnerty & Sons in the Eyre Square Centre
St Nicholas Market (a few stalls, mainly the fresh-product ones) in Lombard St
Sheridan's Cheesemongers in Lombard St
The Filling Station eco store - have significantly changed procedures re scoops
Asiatic Asian food store in Upper Abbeygate St
Pharmacies / Chemists
Boots Shop StFlanagans 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
Lloyds in Forster Street
Lohan's in Prospect Hill
Leo Walsh Pharmacy in the Eyre Square Centre
Walsh's Pharmacy in Corrib Court
Health foods / related products
Evergreen Health Store in the Eyre Square Centre and High St / Mainguard StHolland and Barret healthfoods in Shop St
eCig kiosk in the Eyre Square Cetnre and store in Eglinton St
Dr Claire Apothecary in Sea Rd
Little Collins CBD dispensary - Upper Abbeygate St
Mr M Vape - Lower Abbeygate St
Tony Quinn Health Store in the Eyre Square Centre
Healing Earth alternative / holistic health centre in the Eyre Square Centre
Convenience stores / Newsagents
Spar in Mainguard StCentra Foster St
Headlines in Corrib Court
Henchy's Daybreak in Eyre Square
Hollands in Williamsgate St
Hynes Mace in Forster St
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Newsbox Day Today in Eglinton St
Number 10 in Quay Street
No 26 in Dominick St
Farragher's NearBuy in Sea Rd
McGuire's Daybreak in Raven's Tce
XL Dominick St
BridgeStores YourStop on Bridge St
Gala in Prospect Hill
EuroGiant in Eglinton St and Mainguard St
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill
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
Cafes / Bakerys
Arabica in Dominick StAuntie Nellies Sweet Shop in High St
Bubble Bee - serving takeaway coffee, no eat-in available
Butler's Chocolate Cafe in Shop St
Caffe Nero in Eyre Square are open, for take-away coffee and food.
Candyland in Upper Abbeygate St
Costa Coffee in Blakes Castle at the bottom of Quay St and in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre are open, eat-in and take-away for coffee and food. [22-March update: Blakes Castle is now closed]
Gino's Gelato in Shop St
Goyas in Kirwan's Lane -the coffee-shop is closed, but the bakery is producing for pickup or home delivery - order by phone 091 567010, Email info@goyas.ie, message them on Instagram or Facebook
Kettle Cafe - have a sign saying they're still open, but were actually closed today
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St
Little Lane Coffee Company in Upper Abbeygate St - takeaway only, order at the door and pay by card - open roughy 10am-3pm this weekend, and aiming to do the same each day from Wednesday or Thursday next week.
McCambridges deli in Shop St have a one-way system going through the shop
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St- takeaway only
Restaurants
Riordan's traditional Irish restaurant in Quay Street are open. They usually to eat-in meals only, but now have takeaways available as wellHigh Cafe (Moroccan) in High St - open for takeaway only
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.
Finnegan's Irish restaurant in Market St
Kappa-ya - open for lunch and call-and-collect takeaways: call on 091 865930 to order between 11:30am and 4:30pm, collect from 12-noon to
Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
The Pie Maker in Cross St - for takeaway only
Tomodoro Sushi Bar in Eglinton St
Venice in Abbeygate St - were open for dinner on Friday evening, not for lunch on Saturday
Fast-food
Charcoal Grill in Mary St - open for takeaways onlyCharcoal Grill in Cross St
Charcoal Grill in Prospect Hill
Captial Kebab in Eglinton St - open for takeaways only
Supermacs - all branches
Burger King in the Eyre Square Centre
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St - were open for takeaways only on Friday, but have now decided to close
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd
Apache Pizza in Dominick St (closed Saturday lunchtime, but open Friday evening - sign on the door says they are still open, but requested to order and pay online where possible. Call on 091 538 888 to order
McDonalds - takeaway orders only [22 March update - all stores will be closed by 7pm on the 23rd]
Dominos in Prospect Hill
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill
Bru Bros in Forster St
Vocho in Forster St
Transport / financial services
Budget Rental Cars in Eyre Square - only the driver / renter can go into the officePost Offices and banks are opening regular hours
St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union in Mainguard St
Clothing / shoes / repairs
All Dunnes stores shops, including their clothing and homeware stores in Eyre Street / Rosemary AveDebenhams in Corrib Court
M&S in Corrib Court
Alter Eva in Dominick St - Clothing alternations
Schuh shoes in Shop St
Timpson in the Eyre Square Centre
Edmond in Lower Abbeygate St - has a sign saying he's closed, but actually opened with just the owner working for a few hours in the middle of the day.
JD shoes / sports
Homeware / hardware / gifts
Anthony Ryans home store in Market Street is open (all their other stores are closed)Armour Locksmiths in the Eyre Square Centre
Daisy Bowl Florists
Dealz in Eyre St
My Shop, Granny Likes It
Yes! Flowers in Eglington St
L'Occitane French perfume boutique in Eglinton St
Bookshops / stationary
Easons in Shop StDubray Books in Shop St
CopyWrite in Bóthar Irwin (off Eyre St)
Right Price Ink in Dominick St
Electronics / internet cafes
Phone shops: Three, Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse (closing at 6pm each day) , Fonez, Virgin Media, EirElectronic Partners in Eglinton St
Fun Tech in the Eyre Square Centre
iPear phone repair shop in Abbeygate St
Laptek in Eyre St
TekShop in Eyre Square Centre
Tech Star on Dock Rd
WeFix gadget repair in Upper Abbeygate St
Hobbies / Games
CEX Exchange in Williamsgate St (opening 10:30am - 5pm, limited staff so may need to close at lunchtime)Dungeons and Donuts in Upper Abbeygate St
GameStop+ in the Eyre Square Centre
Sub City in the Eyre Square Centre
Powell's Music shop in Shop St (closing at 5pm)
Opus II music shop in High St (you cannot try instruments) [22 March update - now closed until further notice]
Art & Hobby in the Eyre Square Centre
River Deep Mountain High in Middle St
Call of the Wild in Eglinton St
Regatta Great Outdoors in the Eyre Square Centre
Trespass outdoor goods - in Eglinton St
West Ireland Cycling in Fairhill Rd
Galway Camera Shop
Personal services / health / hair / beauty
Tom Nally Barber in High StHealy Barbers in High St
3Bs Barbers in Cross St
Annettes Ladies and Gents Hair Salon in Middle St
Trichology Hair and Scalp - Eyre St
Helen Walsh Opticians
PureJoy Laser and Skincare - for product and voucher sales
SpecSavers in the Eyre Square Centre (from the look of the store, for products / pickups only, not tests)
About this list
This is not published to encourage people to go out - especially not people who have been advised to stay home. But there 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 services which are available.Do you have a city centre business that is still open, which isn't listed above? Leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page, and it will be added.
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.
