Consulates in Galway
- 4 missions
- 4 countries
- most embassies are in Dublin
Embassies and consulates in Galway
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in GalwayUniversity of Galway, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (German), Arts Millennium Building, Room 2051, University Road, H91EV56 Galway
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in GalwayClocan, Stradbally North, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway, Galway
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Galway has 4 foreign missions from 4 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to Ireland are in Dublin, about 186 km away.
Public holidays in Galway
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
The missions in Galway close on Ireland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Lá Caille) on Friday 1 January 2027.
Other cities in Ireland
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Good to know
Foreign missions in Galway
The countries represented in Galway include Germany, Spain, Italy and Mexico.
Types of mission in Galway
Of these, the 4 honorary consulates in Galway offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Other cities in Ireland
Besides Galway, towns in Ireland with foreign missions are Dublin (101), Cork (7), Limerick (5), Dundalk (1), Mullingar (1) and Kilkenny (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Galway?
There are 4 foreign missions on record in Galway.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Galway?
Missions from 4 countries are based in Galway, among them Germany, Spain, Italy and Mexico.
Is there an embassy in Galway?
No. The embassies to Ireland are in Dublin, about 186 km away; Galway has honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Galway closed?
The missions in Galway close on Ireland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.