Below is a list of city-centre and city-fringe businesses that were open (or promised to open) on Saturday 11 April 2020. It's based on what I saw during daily walks within 2km of my home - or information provided by other reliable people who provided photos of businesses that were open.
Businesses that were open on Saturday 11 April 2020
Supermarkets
Dunnes Stores in the Eyre Square Centre is now 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
M&S in Corrib Court - the supermareket section, only, is open
Roger Finnerty & Sons in the Eyre Square Centre
Tormey's Butchers in Galway Shopping Centre
Herterich's Pork Butcher in Lombard St
Ernie's fruit / veg / deli in Sea Rd
Mastersons Fruit and Vegetables in Galway Shopping Centre
Sheridan's Cheesemongers in Lombard St - open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Order on-line on their website and collect in-store.
The Filling Station eco store: taking orders by email during the week, and are open on Saturday for collections only
Asiatic Asian food store in Upper Abbeygate St - order at the door, they will get the goods for you
Butchers / Greengrocers / Markets / Specialist food shops
Colleran and Sons in Mainguard StRoger Finnerty & Sons in the Eyre Square Centre
Tormey's Butchers in Galway Shopping Centre
Herterich's Pork Butcher in Lombard St
Ernie's fruit / veg / deli in Sea Rd
Mastersons Fruit and Vegetables in Galway Shopping Centre
Sheridan's Cheesemongers in Lombard St - open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Order on-line on their website and collect in-store.
The Filling Station eco store: taking orders by email during the week, and are open on Saturday for collections only
Asiatic Asian food store in Upper Abbeygate St - order at the door, they will get the goods for you
Jasmine Asian food store in Mary Street
Candyland in Upper Abbeygate St - order and pay on-line at www.candyland.ie, they will pick-and-pack the order for you, and you can collect it from the shop
As well a growing number of food businesses are offering delivery services instead of or as well as in-store sales. These include
Pallas Foods is a wholesaler, but are now taking orders from the general public for a click-and-collect, with pickup from The Huntsman (Wellpark) - order here.
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 Home Pharmacy in Forster Street - are now open on Sundays too.
Lohan's in Prospect Hill
Varley's Pharmacy in the Eyre Square Centre
Walsh's Pharmacy in Corrib Court shopping centre
Lavelles on Dock Rd - are open Monday - Friday only
Holland and Barret in Shop St
Dr Claire Apothecary in Sea Rd -
Little Collins CBD dispensary - Upper Abbeygate St
Mahon and Davis Centra in Foster St
Headlines in Corrib Court
Henchy's Daybreak in Eyre Square
Hynes Mace in Forster St -
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Number 10 in Quay Street
Farragher's NearBuy in Sea Rd
McGuire's Daybreak in Raven's Tce
Gala in Prospect Hill
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill
Armazém Brazil - Brazilian food shop in Prospect Hill
Woodquay Stores in Woodquay
Convenience stores in petrol stations around the city are also open, including Kearney's Centre at Texaco on the Docks, Circle K on College Rd,
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
Coffee Hut in the retail park carpark on the Headford Rd - takeaway the same way they've always been
Goyas in Kirwan's Lane: takeaway only
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St - takeaway only, open 8:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Saturday.
McCambridges deli and coffee-shop in Shop St have a one-way system through the shop, open 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday.
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St- takeaway only
Boojum on Spanish Parade - offering Click-n-collect only. They recommend ordering for collection before 6:30pm.
BóTown 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.
Bun Bros in Forster St
Charcoal Grill in Mary St, Cross St and Prospect Hill
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St are open from 3pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Dominos Pizzas in Prospect Hill - pre-ordered takeaways only, no walk-up customers
Giovannis in Dominic St - open in evenings only
Jalan Jalan in Newcastle Rd
Monroe's Pizza Pizza in Dominic St - open from 5pm
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill takeaway only
Speedos in Upper Abbeygate St - have started opening from 5pm-midnight
Thai Garden in Spanish Arch - open Friday - Sunday only
Tomodachi Sushi - open for lunch 12-noon - 5pm and dinner 5pm - 9:30pm - takeaway
Venice in Abbeygate St - open for dinner 5-9pm, takeaway only
Vinnies in Dominic St - open in evenings only
Wa Sushi in New Dock St - takeaway only
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd - takeaway only
Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
There are a growing number of restaurants offering meals through the delivery services:
ProCabs at the top of Eyre Square
ProBrite Scooter and eBike rentals in Eyre Street
West Ireland Cycling in Fairhill Rd is closed, but are offering a repair service for essential workers - access it by emailing admin@westirelandcycling.ie or phoning 08 206 6904
Post Offices and banks are opening: many have restricted hours and/or priority hours for older people. Some are only opening certain branches.
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.
Cash Creators in Eglinton St - is closed, but have details on their website about how to access their BuyBacks and LayAways services.
EuroGiant in Eglinton St and Mainguard St
Right Price Ink - the retail store is closed, but they have a sign up offering Galway home delivery and nationwide courier delivery for orders placed by phone to 091-563000 or online www.rightpriceink.ie
TechStar on Dock Rd are closed, but have a sign up saying that emergency repairs can be booked on-line
Also, please respect the people who are working: Follow guidelines to keep them, and you, as safe as possible.
Candyland in Upper Abbeygate St - order and pay on-line at www.candyland.ie, they will pick-and-pack the order for you, and you can collect it from the shop
As well a growing number of food businesses are offering delivery services instead of or as well as in-store sales. These include
- Galway Bay Seafood
- Mary's Fish
- The Fruit Brothers
- Handsome Burgers
Pallas Foods is a wholesaler, but are now taking orders from the general public for a click-and-collect, with pickup from The Huntsman (Wellpark) - order here.
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 Home Pharmacy in Forster Street - are now open on Sundays too.
Lohan's in Prospect Hill
Varley's Pharmacy in the Eyre Square Centre
Walsh's Pharmacy in Corrib Court shopping centre
Lavelles on Dock Rd - are open Monday - Friday only
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 -
Little Collins CBD dispensary - Upper Abbeygate St
Convenience stores / Newsagents
Spar in Mainguard StMahon and Davis Centra in Foster St
Headlines in Corrib Court
Henchy's Daybreak in Eyre Square
Hynes Mace in Forster St -
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Number 10 in Quay Street
Farragher's NearBuy in Sea Rd
McGuire's Daybreak in Raven's Tce
Gala in Prospect Hill
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill
Armazém Brazil - Brazilian food shop in Prospect Hill
Woodquay Stores in Woodquay
Convenience stores in petrol stations around the city are also open, including Kearney's Centre at Texaco on the Docks, Circle K on College Rd,
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 / Bakeries
Bubble Bee - are selling through JustEat, not clear if they're doing walk-up takeaway orders or notCoffee Hut in the retail park carpark on the Headford Rd - takeaway the same way they've always been
Goyas in Kirwan's Lane: takeaway only
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St - takeaway only, open 8:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Saturday.
McCambridges deli and coffee-shop in Shop St have a one-way system through the shop, open 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday.
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St- takeaway only
Restaurants and fast food
Apache Pizza in Dominick St - takeaway onlyBoojum on Spanish Parade - offering Click-n-collect only. They recommend ordering for collection before 6:30pm.
BóTown 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.
Bun Bros in Forster St
Charcoal Grill in Mary St, Cross St and Prospect Hill
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St are open from 3pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Dominos Pizzas in Prospect Hill - pre-ordered takeaways only, no walk-up customers
Giovannis in Dominic St - open in evenings only
Jalan Jalan in Newcastle Rd
Monroe's Pizza Pizza in Dominic St - open from 5pm
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill takeaway only
Speedos in Upper Abbeygate St - have started opening from 5pm-midnight
Thai Garden in Spanish Arch - open Friday - Sunday only
Tomodachi Sushi - open for lunch 12-noon - 5pm and dinner 5pm - 9:30pm - takeaway
Venice in Abbeygate St - open for dinner 5-9pm, takeaway only
Vinnies in Dominic St - open in evenings only
Wa Sushi in New Dock St - takeaway only
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd - takeaway only
Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
There are a growing number of restaurants offering meals through the delivery services:
- DeliDelivers - this is the newest food delivery service, and their menu includes items from Galway's St Nicholas weekend market.
Transport / financial services
Big-O Taxis at the bottom of Eyre SquareProCabs at the top of Eyre Square
ProBrite Scooter and eBike rentals in Eyre Street
West Ireland Cycling in Fairhill Rd is closed, but are offering a repair service for essential workers - access it by emailing admin@westirelandcycling.ie or phoning 08 206 6904
Post Offices and banks are opening: many have restricted hours and/or priority hours for older people. Some are only opening certain branches.
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.
Cash Creators in Eglinton St - is closed, but have details on their website about how to access their BuyBacks and LayAways services.
Clothing / shoes / repairs
Shoe repairs: Heffernans in Sea Rd is closed, but has a sign up saying that shoes for fixing can be left at Ernie's Fruit and Vegegtabe across the road.Homeware / hardware / gifts
Dealz in Eyre St and in Galway Shopping CentreEuroGiant in Eglinton St and Mainguard St
Bookshops
All closed - but some newsagents stock stationery itemsRight Price Ink - the retail store is closed, but they have a sign up offering Galway home delivery and nationwide courier delivery for orders placed by phone to 091-563000 or online www.rightpriceink.ie
Electronics / internet cafes
WeFix gadget repair in Upper Abbeygate St - are operating a call-and-connect repairs serviceTechStar on Dock Rd are closed, but have a sign up saying that emergency repairs can be booked on-line
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. They still need to shop, eat and top up their Leap cards . This list is to provide them with information about what is available, and to support local businesses which have decided to try to stay in business.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 people who are working: Follow guidelines to keep them, and you, as safe as possible.
