Cafe staff

Café staff are wanted at Ciarlantini Italian cafe / deli in Woodquay, just across the street from the Lough Inn pub.

You must have at least minimum experience for this job:  it doesn't say exactly what experience, but based on their last job-advertisement, it's likely at least some barista training and experience with a professional coffee machine would be helpful.

Apply in the cafe.

Shoe repair / key cutting shop staff

Staff are wanted for shoe and leather goods repairs, key cutting, engraving and general retail work at Edmond's Shoe Repairs in Lower Abbeygate St, just down from Fone City.

Training will be provided.

The shop is currently on reduced opening hours (11am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday) - but it's likely that these will increase as the city gets busier.

Apply in store with your CV.

Cook

An experienced cook is wanted for a full-time job at Tucos Taqueria Mexican fast-food restaurant in Upper Abbeygate St, across the road from Vanda Art Gallery. 

A minimum of three years experience is required for this job.

Apply with your CV in the restaurant,  or email hola@tuco.ie

Kitchen porter and kitchen assistant

Full time kitchen porter and kitchen assistant jobs are being advertised at Finnegans restaurant in Lombard St (beside Eco Filling Station).

This restaurant isn't advertising a takeaway option, so perhaps these jobs won't start until 29 June when restaurants and cafes are allowed to open again.

Apply in the restaurant. 

Fast food staff

Kitchen crew are wanted at Vocho Mexican fast-food restaurant,  in the shipping-container building in Forster Street, across from Bun Bros pizzas.

Some experience (likely in a kitchen) is necessary.   Vocho will provide quality training and a healthy work/life balance for the right person  They also offer a great kitchen environment and the best staff meals - and want you to have a good work ethic and pleasant personality.

Apply by emailing your CV/resume to RichardKitt7@gmail.com

Kitchen porter

An experienced kitchen porter is wanted in Goya's bakery and cafe in Kirwans Lane, behind the currently-closed McDonaghs fish restaurant. 

Apply in the cafe.

Fast food team member

A part time crew member is wanted at Tucos Mexican Taqueria, which is in Upper Abbeygate St, just beside Anfora bistro.

Food / restaurant experience is needed for this job.

Apply with your CV in the restaurant,  or email hola@tuco.ie

Shop assistant

A Sales Advisor to work flexible hours, full time, over a four day week is wanted at the Style Kloset ladies fashion boutique.    This shop is located in Westside Business Centre on  Old Seamus Quirke Road - which is on the opposite side of the road from Westside Shopping Centre (Dunnes Stores).

You must have at least three years retail fashion experience, and knowledge of working with and online sales platform. 

Apply by emailing your CV to StyleKlosetBoutique@gmail.com

Cafe staff

Cafe staff are wanted at Ciarlantini Bar "Italia" caffé and delicatessan on the corner of St Anthony's Place and Woodquay, immediately across the street from Joe Green's menswear.

You must have at least experience with using a professional coffee machine for this job

Apply by emailing CiarlantiniLtd@gmail.com

Delivery driver

A delivery driver, preferably bicycle-based for work within 2km, is wanted at Tucos Mexican Taqueria in Upper Abbeygate St (next door to Little Lane Coffee Company).

Apply in the restaurant.

Deli assistant

Full time and part time deli assistants are wanted at Joyces supermarket in Fr Griffin Rd.

They want people who are very customer-oriented with great Customer Service skills.

Experience is desired but not essential as full training will be given.

For the part-time job you must be able to work evenings and weekends.  For the full-time job, you must be able to work flexible hours.

Apply by sending your up-to-date CV to Michael Joe at mjwalsh@joycesupermarket.com

Shops, restaurants and cafes that are open in Galway city, 18 April 2020 update

Some shops, cafes and restaurants in Galway City are still able to stay open within HSE guidelines for reducing Covid-19 risks

Below is a list of city-centre and city-fringe businesses that were open (or promised to open) on or around Saturday 18 April 2020.    It's based on what I saw during daily walks within 2km of my home, information provided by reliable sources, and the Facebook pages of some places I follow in case they advertise jobs.

Open shops and restaurants / cafes / takeaways  in and around Galway city-centre

Open businesss in Galway city, 11 April 2020

Many shops, cafes and restaurants in Galway City are closed due to Covid-19. But some are still open, usually with more limited conditions or hours than usual. 

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

Galway city shops, cafes and restaurants that are open - 4 April 2020

Many shops, cafes and restaurants in Galway City are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But some are still open, usually with more limited conditions or hours than usual. 

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

Galway city shops, cafes and takeaways that are open, at 28-March-2020

Many shops, cafes and restaurants in Galway City are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But some are still open, usually with more limited conditions or hours than usual. 

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

Shops, cafes etc that were open in Galway City on Saturday 21 March 2020

All pubs and clubs, and many shops, cafes and restaurants in Galway City are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But some are still open, usually with more limited conditions or hours than usual. 

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).

Butchers / Greengrocers / Markets

Colleran and Sons in Mainguard St

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

Pharmacies / Chemists

Boots Shop 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

Health foods / related products

Evergreen Health Store in the Eyre Square Centre and High St / Mainguard St

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

Convenience stores / Newsagents

Spar in Mainguard St

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

Off-licences

Thomas Woodberrys - open for collection and local deliveries only call on 091 533706 to place an order

Fine Wines off licence group - in Fairhill Rd

The Wine Buff - Eglinton St - have reduced opening hours

Cafes / Bakerys

Arabica in Dominick St

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

Restaurants

Riordan's traditional Irish restaurant in Quay Street are open.  They usually to eat-in meals only, but now have takeaways available as well

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

Fast-food 

Charcoal Grill in Mary St - open for takeaways only

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

Transport / financial services

Budget Rental Cars in Eyre Square - only the driver / renter can go into the office

Post 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 Ave

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

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 St

Dubray 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, Eir


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

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 St

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)

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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.

Shop assistant

A sales assistant who has an interest in animals and their care is wanted at the Petworld store in Briarhill Industrial Estate - next to ProSlide, in the block facing the Clayton Hotel.

This is a part time job, 1 or 2 days per week, of which one day would be at the weekend.

No experience is necessary, as full training will be given.  But you must be enthusiastic about the job.

Apply by dropping your CV into the shop - asking for Richard.

Warehouse assistant

Full time staff are wanted for food warehouse packing work at GreenEarth Organics farm in Galway, which is located near Corrundulla in the north of County Galway.

They want someone who is flexible to take on more senior roles as the need arises, including daily stock-takes, quality checks on  incoming products, contacting suppliers, etc

Experience using Microsoft systems (likely Excel, Outlook, Word etc) is essential.

They want someone who is friendly, passionate and motivated, who has similar beliefs to their ethos, excellent attention to detail and is flexible with working hours.

Work experience in a warehouse environment, and / or in the organic or food sectors is an advantage.

Apply by emiling your CV to Ruth@greenearthorganics.ie

Shop assistant

A shop assistant is required  at O'Connor's Cafe and Bakery in St Francis St across the street from the Franciscan Abbey church.

You must be flexible - this might mean  with days and hours of work or with duties.

Apply by dropping your CV into the shop, or emailing info@oconnorsbakery.com

Front of house staff

Experienced front-of-house staff are wanted for full time work at Tucos Mexican Taqueria in Abbeygate St, along from the now-closed Pleasure records and coffee shop.

Apply with your CV in the restaurant. 

Housekeeper

Experienced housekeeping (ie cleaning) staff are wanted at Sleepzone tourist hostel, which is in Bothar na mBan, up the steep street bewteen the Headford Road and TK Maxx.

Apply  by emailing your CV to  galman@sleepzone.ie

Bar and floor staff

Part time floor staff and bar-staff are wanted at the Dáil Bar in Cross Street - across the road from the Cornstore complex.

Apply in the bar, with your CV.

Kitchen assistant / porter

A kitchen assistant and/or kitchen porter is wanted at Riordan's traditional Irish cafe / restaurant in Quay Street, just down the road from Wooden Heart toys - in a building which was established in 1651!  (And has had a few upgrades since then).

Apply in the restaurant.

Shop assistant

Staff who are available to work flexible hours are wanted at Shake milkshake bar, upstairs in the Corbett Court section of the Eyre Square Shopping Centre, next to the recently-closed Vodafone shop.

Apply in the shop, with your CV.

Shop assistant

Staff who are available to work late evenings and weekends are wanted at Fallers' Sweaters and Gift shop on the corner of Cross and High Streets - across the street from Designs of Ireland.

Apply in the shop, with your CV.

Shop assistants and deli assistants

Shop assistants and deli assistants are wanted at O'Connor's Centra  - the largest convenience store in Salthill village.

You must be age 18+ for theses roles.    Experience is essential for the shop assistant jobs, and desirable for the deli workers - but training will be given.

Apply in the shop to management.

Waiter/waitress

Full and part time waiters or waitresses are wanted at the recently-redecorated-in-red Venice Italian restaurant in Lower Abbeygate St, just down from Romero Games offices.

Apply in the restaurant with your CV

Pizza shop staff

Pizza shop workers, probably for customer service, kitchen and delivery work are wanted at Domino's Pizzas in Prospect Hill - across the street from TK Max's Galway store.

They offer flexible hours, a fixed hourly rate, top team and additional perks - like a crooked staff-wanted sign.

Apply in the shop with your CV, or online at www.dominos.co.uk/jobs

Kitchen porter

A part-time kitchen porter is required wanted at Martines Bridgestone-award-winning restaurant in Quay St.

Apply in the restaurant with your CV.

Restaurant staff and manager

Staff are wanted for a new, as yet unnamed, bar and restaurant which is opening in a few weeks in the town of Clifden in Connemara - set up by a chef who opened a successful restaurant in Galway city's  #WestEnd last summer.

Jobs available include:

• Restaurant manager - they want someone looking for step up and good opportunity to build their career as a manager - accommodation can be arranged if necessary 
• Floor staff  (usually this means servers / waiting staff)
• Kitchen staff
• Chef de partie

Apply by email to thecladdaghgalway@gmail.com 

Shop assistant

Flexi time staff are wanted at the Virgin Media phone store located downstairs in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre beside the recently closed Candle Works kiosk.

Apply in the shop.

Fast food team member

A sales-person / counter assistant is wanted in McDonagh's Fish and Chip Bar in Quay St, just down from The Residence private hotel.

They need someone to work nights (they're open until about 10pm) and weekend.

Apply with your CV in the shop.

Deli assistant / barista

A part-time deli assistant / barista is wanted at Revive cafe in Eyre Street - in the former Eyre Street Steakhouse premises.

Experience is required. 

Ask in the cafe for more information or  email your CV to morx4@eircom.net

Shop assistant

A part time (12 hours per week) sales assistant is wanted at Monsoon Fashion and Accessories in Williamsgate St, across the street from Hollands newsagents.

You must be reliable, customer focussed and able to work on your own initiative.

Apply in the shop.

Shop assistant

Staff are currently being hired at Greene's shoes, who have two outlets
upstairs in the Eyre Square shopping centre.

Apply in the shop.

Retail supervisor

A full time retail supervisor position is available at Jack and Jones menswear in the Eyre Square Centre - across from Edge gentlemen's hairdressers.

They want a positive person who is willing and eager to learn, hard-working and fully-flexible (available to work during the week, at weekends and in the evening is essential).

Also, you will need to be a team player with a bubbly personality to fit into their team of big personas.

Apply by emailing your CV to jjIRL13686@bestseller.com

Customer service

Staff are wanted to work in a Galway betting shop.

You must be a team player with a knowledge of sport, have a flexible
approach to working hours and previous experience in a similar role.

Apply with your CV by emailing bookmakerstaffwanted@gmail.com

Warehouse worker

Total Produce, a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company based in Ballybane industrial estate, is looking for an order-picker / warehouse worker / delivery driver with HGV and LGV licenses.

This is a full-time evening shift job.  You must have high attention to detail and the ability to work on your own initiative.

Experience is desirable but not essential.

Apply in writing to

The Manager,
Total Produce,
Ballybane Industrial  Estate
Galway 

Hairdressing trainee

A trainee, either full time or part time, is wanted at Barry's Hair Studio and Beauty Salon / The Beauty Rooms in Shop Street, next door to Easons bookshop.

You must be available to start immediately. 

Apply in the salon or by emailing info@BarrysHairStudio.ie

Fast-food cook and kitchen porter

A full-time (30+ hours per week) line-cook, and a part time (10-15 hours per week, evenings) kitchen porter are wanted to join the team at Chilli-Shack takeaway-restaurant in Upper Abbeygate St, across the street from Barcade games-bar.

Ideally you will:

• Have at least one years experience in a similar role
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have a passion for food and attention to detail
• Understand HACCP systems
• Have good multitasking and decision making skills, and excellent organisational skills
• Be a customer focused team player 

Apply in the restaurant with your CV, or by email to info@thechillishack.ie

Waiter / waitress

A full-time waiter or waitress, ideally with deli experience, is wanted at the cafe in Meubles furniturein Briarhill Business Park. 

This estate is accessed from the Parkmore Rd, and Meubles shop is on the other side of the dual carriageway from the Clayton Hotel.

Apply by emailing your CV to cbmeubles@gmail.com

Shop assistant

Staff are required in the eCig store in 

Galway city centre, located in Eglinton Street across the road from Change lingerie shop.

Apply in-store or by emailing info@theecigstore.ie

Kitchen porter

A kitchen porter is wanted for full-time work at Finnegan's restaurant in Market St, just up the street from Visage hair salon.

Apply in the restaurant

Chef

A chef is wanted at Fat Freddy's pizza restaurant in Quay Street, opposite Number 10 convenience stores.

Experience is essential for this job.

Apply in the restaurant with your CV.

Bar and food-service staff

Experienced bar staff and food staff (waiting staff?  kitchen staff?) are wanted at John Keogh's gastro-pub in Upper Dominick Street, across the street from Giovannis takeaways.

Apply in the bar with your CV or by emailing info@johnkeoghs.ie

Butcher

A butcher is wanted in the Eyre  Square Shopping Centre at Roger Finnerty and Sons butchery shop - across from Shannon Drycleaners.

Apply in the shop.

Cafe staff

Staff are wanted for full time work at Café Roscoe's (open Mon-Sat, 8am-5:30pm)  in Eglinton St, just across the road from Electronic Partners computer repair and internet cafe.

Apply in the cafe with your CV, or by emailing info@caferoscoes.com

Cleaner

Cleaning operatives are wanted for full-time work at Galway University Hospital (UHG), which is between the University and Shantalla.

Cleaning experience is desirable, and you must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and good spoken and written English.

You will need to pass Garda vetting for this job.

The employer is Bidvest Noonan, which is a facilities management company which has sites in the UK and Ireland.

Apply by emailing your CV to Ryan.ward@bidvestnoonan.com or Laura.daly@bidvestnoonan.com