Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church — Attraction in Galway

Hidden gem in Galway's Latin Quarter – definitely worth the visit! Friendly staff – very knowledgable & personable tour guides. Reasonable 5€ admission fee, the proceeds of which are contributed to the church's ongoing restoration efforts. Plaster put in the church in the 1950s(?) is wearing away the original stone underneath, so there's a project to remove all of it, which requires extensive financial support. Be sure to check out the south transept because this is the first part of the church that has been restored so that the beautiful stone walls are visible from the inside. So many layers of history to explore in this church, from the 12th century Norman-era stones & tombs built into foundation to evidence of 17th-century Cromwellian destruction apparent in beheaded statuary around...

I was incredibly disappointed. The church itself is an invaluable cultural monument with great importance for the region, but the management has turned it into something far from a spiritual place. The entrance fee is unreasonably high, and inside, half of the church has been converted into a souvenir shop while the other half is filled with tourist props that have nothing to do with the church. I received a leaflet that was supposed to describe the church and the exhibits, but the content did not match what was actually there. On top of that, the interior is not particularly impressive compared to other nearby churches, which are free to enter and much...

I've just been there for a tour and it has been amazing. Jessica is a very talented and passionated guide who is willing to explain you everything properly, showing a genuine interest and a huge knowledge of the matter. She answers to all the questions with a nice and sincere smile. I really recomend it. The building is a lovely church and an interesting misture of history, art and functions, as it is not just a place for praying but also a place where you can find historical tombstones. Lovely experience. If you want to visit Galway but also if you live there you should visit it and try to ask for the Jessica...