Below is a list of city-centre businesses that were open on Saturday 4 April 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 4 April 2020
Supermarkets
Dunnes Stores in the Eyre Square Centre 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
(Suburban supermarkets are probably all open, too, but weren't visited).
Ernie's in Sea Rd
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 - open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Order on-line on their website and collect in-store.
The Filling Station eco store -are taking orders by email during the week, and are open on Saturday for collections only
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 - 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
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 - was open in the middle of Saturday afternoon
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Number 10 in Quay Street
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
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill
Armazém Brazil - Brazilian food shop in Prospect Hill
Convenience stores in petrol stations around the city are also open, including 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
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 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
Java's Creperia and Cafe in Upper Abbeygate - weren't open in previous weeks, but have decided to start opening from 11am - 5pm, takeaway only, free for HSE staff
Xi'an Street Food in Quay St
Neo in Dock Rd - takeaway only
Venice in Abbeygate St - open for dinner 5-9pm, takeaway only
Wa Sushi in New Dock St - takeaway only
Tomodachi Sushi - open for lunch 12-noon - 5pm and dinner 5pm - 9:30pm - takeaway
Charcoal Grill in Mary St
Charcoal Grill in Prospect Hill -
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd - takeaway only
Apache Pizza in Dominick St - takeaway only
Dominos in Prospect Hill - pre-ordered takeaways only, no walk-up customers
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill takeaway only
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St are open from 3pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Bubble Bee in Lower Abbeygate St is closed, but is available for orders through Just Eat.
As well as these restaurants which are providing takeaways for collection, there are a growing number offering meals through the delivery services: Just Eat, Deliveroo, Whats4Dinner
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 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.
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
Also, please respect the people who are working: 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
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 - open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Order on-line on their website and collect in-store.
The Filling Station eco store -are taking orders by email during the week, and are open on Saturday for collections only
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 - 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
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 - was open in the middle of Saturday afternoon
XL An Fhaiche Mhór in the Eyre Square Centre
Number 10 in Quay Street
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
Superkeytones - ethnic food shop in Prospect Hill
Armazém Brazil - Brazilian food shop in Prospect Hill
Convenience stores in petrol stations around the city are also open, including 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 / Bakerys
Bubble Bee - aren't open to the public, but are selling through JustEatGoyas in Kirwan's Lane: takeaway only
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard St - 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
Java's Creperia and Cafe in Upper Abbeygate - weren't open in previous weeks, but have decided to start opening from 11am - 5pm, takeaway only, free for HSE staff
Restaurants and fast food
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
Wa Sushi in New Dock St - takeaway only
Tomodachi Sushi - open for lunch 12-noon - 5pm and dinner 5pm - 9:30pm - takeaway
Charcoal Grill in Mary St
Charcoal Grill in Prospect Hill -
Woozza Pizzaria takeaway on Sea Rd - takeaway only
Apache Pizza in Dominick St - takeaway only
Dominos in Prospect Hill - pre-ordered takeaways only, no walk-up customers
Shake Dog in Prospect Hill takeaway only
Chilli Shack in Upper Abbeygate St are open from 3pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday.
Bubble Bee in Lower Abbeygate St is closed, but is available for orders through Just Eat.
As well as these restaurants which are providing takeaways for collection, there are a growing number offering meals through the delivery services: Just Eat, Deliveroo, Whats4Dinner
Transport / financial services
Brite Scooter and eBike rentals in Eyre StreetWest 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 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.
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 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 itemsElectronics / internet cafes
WeFix gadget repair in Upper Abbeygate St - are operating a call-and-connect repairs serviceHobbies / 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 people who are working: Follow guidelines to keep them, and you, as safe as possible.
