Galway Bay Gifts

02/10/2024

Had a problem with seeing Stationery spelled as "Stationary" in so many ads

I had to make a protest and wrote a pome.

Oul fellas are dangerous when their annoyed!

Stationary Stationery

It would please me grately
If people cud ewes
Words as they or meant to be spelt

I suppose it makes cents
To spell stationery stationary
Because it dozen’t move
Of its own a cord

But it’s not two much to ask
People to take some thyme
Befour they spell
And have sum consideration
For pendants like me

30/09/2024

Overheard in Galway - Episode 635

Nice couple in the shop earlier - they were telling me about their trip. The woman was really impressed with Killarney and Di**le.

"We love Galway, we went to the Cliffs yesterday and to Connemara today. Tomorrow we go to Oslo where his family came from."

"Honey, it's Sligo. My family came from Sligo!"

I told her it was fine - it's easily done - people mix them up all the time.

24/09/2024

Our new range of Doggie Bow Ties and Bandanas is being very well received.

Our new friend "Mister O'Brien" looks very dashing.

08/03/2021

SALE! Up to 20% OFF on Irish Silver Rings. Order now from Galway Bay Gifts with free worldwide shipping, shipped directly from our finest Irish Giftware Store in Galway, Ireland.

Special Offers

08/10/2020

A customer in Tasmania bought a Galway Flag from us recently - he told me he wants it to fly at the Horse Races in Launceston Races at the weekend - the name of his horse - Galway Girl! (pictured below)

You can get an Official Galway GAA Flag from the website

https://www.galwaybaygifts.com/irish-gifts/hurling-gifts/galway-gaa-flag-5ft-x-3ft.html

06/10/2020

One of our Galway Ho**er model boats made it's way to France last week and is now proudly on display in the Galway Ho**er Pub in St Laurent du Var (halfway between Nice and Antibes)

The new owner is looking forward to his next visit to Galway and to maybe having a sail with the Galway Ho**er Sailing Club (I said I'd ask nicely on his behalf :) )

30/09/2020

We shipped an unusual hat today!

31/05/2020

One of the iconic sights here in Galway is a Galway Ho**er Boat in full sail - here the "Anam Cara" starts making her way out for a sail on the Bay

30/04/2020

The oldest known Claddagh Ring is on its way back to its original home in Galway.

Watch out for our new listings of claddagh rings on our website.

The oldest known Claddagh Ring, dating from the 1700s and created by Richard Joyce, a member of the Joyce family - one of the Twelve Tribes of Galway - is coming home to the city.

11/04/2020

Keeping in Touch
Hi everybody – this Pandemic is still with us and Ireland is in lockdown until early May at least.

We are still able to trade online and still comply with Government Guidelines – I’m running everything from my home and can manage fine.

Our two websites www.irishtweeds.com and www.galwaybaygifts.com are open for business!

We send most of the packages through the postal system. Different countries are at different stages of recovery and there can be some delays because of that.

We really appreciate your business and will do our utmost to get things as quickly as possible.

The principle of doing business with small independent shops is more important than ever – small purchases can make all the difference and are badly needed in this crazy time.

Our landline has been forwarded to my mobile so you can get me on 091 539745 – email queries to [email protected]

Stay safe everybody and we'll help each other get through this!

Liam Garvey

22/03/2020

Corona Virus Information

Hi everybody, just letting you know the situation regarding the shop.

We decided to shut down the William St Store for the time being. This is because we want to keep ourselves, our staff, our customers and the general public as safe as possible from this awful pandemic.

We firmly believe in the need for Social Distancing in order to slow down the spread of the virus. This will give the Health Authorities some help in dealing with the cases coming in every day.

Our websites www.IrishTweeds.com and www.GalwayBayGifts.com are still operational and we’re shipping twice a week as long as we’re allowed to do so.

Our phone number 091 539745 has been diverted to my mobile and I can take calls from there.

For now the best email address with queries is [email protected]

The postal system is a bit slow right now so please allow a little more time for delivery.

We’re living in strange times but we will all emerge better and stronger – we need to work together and take care of each other.

Keep Safe!

Liam Garvey