# Galway Mosque, Ireland: what it is and when to go

> Galway Mosque is a mosque in Galway, Connacht, 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 17. It has articles in 2 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/mary-mosque/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mosque in Galway, Connacht, Ireland · Temples
- **Where:** Ireland · Old Monivea Road 2, Galway
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** SNN Shannon, 66 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [galway-mosque.ie](https://www.galway-mosque.ie/)
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 53.29021, -8.99459

## What it is and where

Galway Mosque is a mosque in Galway, Connacht, Ireland. It has articles in 2 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, 4.1 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 53.29021, -8.99459; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 66 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=53.290206%2C-8.994593)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.290206%2C-8.994593)

- **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 Galway Mosque is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 48 |
| 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 34 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 18 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 17 |

In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. 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

- [Merlinpark Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/merlin-park-castle/): Castle in County Galway, Ireland · 1.2 km
- [Galway Hooker Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway-hooker-brewery/): Brewery · 4.2 km
- [St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/church-of-saint-nicholas/): Church in Galway, Ireland · 4.4 km
- [University of Galway Sub-Aqua Club](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/university-of-galway-sub-aqua-club/): Dive site · 4.5 km
- [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 · 4.5 km

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 Galway Mosque?

It is a mosque in Galway, Connacht, Ireland. It has articles in 2 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 Galway Mosque?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.

### How do you get to Galway Mosque?

The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 66 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.290206%2C-8.994593) 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 [Merlinpark Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/merlin-park-castle/), [Galway Hooker Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/galway-hooker-brewery/), [St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/church-of-saint-nicholas/). The rest is in [the Ireland guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/727818802), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18124978), CC0. More about Galway Mosque on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galway_Mosque). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

