# St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Ireland: what it is and when to go

> St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is a church in Galway, Ireland. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/church-of-saint-nicholas/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church in Galway, Ireland · Temples
- **Where:** Ireland · Lombard Street
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** SNN Shannon, 64 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 10:00-17:30,We 11:00-17:30,Su 13:00-17:30
- **Website:** [stnicholas.ie](https://stnicholas.ie)
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 53.27271, -9.05369

## What it is and where

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is a church in Galway, Ireland. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Galway](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway/), where this site lists 50 more places to see, 327 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 53.27271, -9.05369; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.272709%2C-9.05369)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.272709%2C-9.05369)

- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/espiritual/) places in Ireland. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 49 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 30 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 37 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 15 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 18 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 18 |

In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Ireland

To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Ireland checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Galway City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway-city-museum/): Local authority museum in Galway City, Ireland · 323 m
- [Spanish Arch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/arco-espanol-de-galway/): Arch and square in Galway city, Ireland · 324 m
- [Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway-cathedral/): Church in County Galway, Ireland · 381 m
- [University of Galway Sub-Aqua Club](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/university-of-galway-sub-aqua-club/): Dive site · 564 m
- [St Ignatius Church, Galway](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/church-of-saint-ignatius/): Church building in Galway, Ireland · 630 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## More in Ireland: Temples

- [Skellig Michael](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/skellig-monastery/): UNESCO heritage island off coast of Kerry, Ireland
- [St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/catedral-de-san-patricio/): cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
- [Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/christ-church-cathedral/): Diocesan cathedral of Dublin and Glendalough, Church of Ireland
- [Gallarus Oratory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/gallarus-oratory/): church in County Kerry, Ireland
- [Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-fin-barre-s-cathedral/): cathedral in Cork, Ireland
- [St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-mary-s-cathedral/): church in Co. Kerry, Ireland

Every Ireland place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church?

It is a church in Galway, Ireland. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.

### How do you get to St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church?

The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 64 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.272709%2C-9.05369) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Galway City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway-city-museum/), [Spanish Arch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/arco-espanol-de-galway/), [Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway-cathedral/). The rest is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/128910161), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1291423), CC0. More about St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Nicholas'_Collegiate_Church). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

