The Quays Bar reveals mural for Galway race week
A flock of toucans has arrived in Galway’s Latin Quarter at The Quays Bar Galway who have unveiled a vibrant new mural on its exterior, ahead of the week.
And with seven days of top musical acts planned from Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August there is no better spot to soak up race week atmosphere.
Owner Louis Fitzgerald has partnered with the talented husband-and-wife team, Ruairi and Caroline from FeatureWalls, to reimagine the building’s exterior with a custom mural.
With more than 25 years of experience, Ruairi and Caroline are renowned for creating some of Ireland’s most spectacular murals. Their latest masterpiece brings even more colour, character to Quay Street, with scenes of Galway harbour, a traditional Irish fingerpost sign, a majestic swan and the beloved Guinness Toucan flying with pints of the black stuff perched on its beak all set against a vivid sky blue painted background.
The Quays Bar and Music Hall has long been a magnet for visitors, photographers, music enthusiasts and food lovers. The famous Galway Girl Statue, proudly positioned at the entrance, has been a favourite photo op for locals and tourists.
They serve traditional Irish dishes and modern favourites seven days a week from 12 – 9pm in the inhouse Galway Girl Restaurant.
Musician lineup

The Music Hall at The Quays Bar Galway
Photographer Gary Vaughan
Popular musical acts performing at The Quays will include footstompers like Mike Denver, High Stool Prophets, Ruaile Buaile, All Folk’d Up, Mindbenders, Off the Record and Big Digger. The main bar will also have live music from 6pm daily.
Louis Fitzgerald, owner, The Quays Bar Galway, said: “The Quays already attracts hundreds of photographs each month with the ‘Galway Girl’ Statue, and we believe this new mural will draw similar attention.
“Galway is home to incredible artwork and murals, and we’re thrilled that The Quays is now part of that family and trail! With an incredible lineup of music for the Galway Races at the end of the month, we’re delighted to have the mural finished in time for it!”