Expat Women in Galway
Kt
Galway
About me
Dia dhuit! (Hello!) I’m Kt, born in a small town in Ireland and now living in Galway. The older I get, the more I’m pulled towards travel, adventures, and meeting like-minded people. Hopefully, somewhere along the way I’ll stumble into a few life-long friends (and maybe a few stories worth telling). I’ve got dogs – they are my absolute everything. I’ll warn you now, I will talk about them far too much, but sure, what else are dogs for if not being doted on? Books are another weak spot of mine. Give me anything with fantasy, horror, scary futures, or a dash of history, and I’m happy. Some of my heroes are Stephen King, Orwell, Huxley… the usual gang of “let’s make your brain feel weird.” When it comes to films, I lean hard into horror, thrillers and sci-fi – The Shining, Silence of the Lambs, Psycho… or if it’s spacey and existential like Alien, Blade Runner or 2001: A Space Odyssey, I’m there with popcorn in hand. Graphic novels? Locke & Key, Sandman and Wytches scratch that itch nicely. Music is life. First love is metal, always will be, but honestly, if it’s got a rhythm, I’m moving. My playlists are a pure disaster but an enjoyable one – one minute it’s Irish trad, then Iron Maiden, then Wu-Tang, Sabbath, Etta James, The Beach Boys, Chemical Brothers and Thin Lizzy. Basically, chaos. But the good kind. I live for gigs – big or small – you’ll find me singing and flailing about until I’ve lost my voice. I’m rare in Ireland in that I don’t drink (never have, nothing dramatic), but don’t get me wrong, I love a good bar, great atmosphere, and good people. I even bartend in Galway in a lovely little place called Tigin (small house) and manage the guest house above it. But I’m just as happy staying in, dogs at my feet, shoving bread in my face, watching telly, and being fat and sassy. I’m always making something – clothes, jewelry, random bits, and pieces out of scraps. Love being outside, too, feet in the grass, foraging, collecting, and noticing little things that feel magical. I take pictures sometimes but mostly just for myself. I’m filled with stories and scribbles – always carrying a notebook, always a bit half in the real world, and half away with the fairies. I’m a walking contradiction, reallying – a realist who dreams too big. I love history, mythology, and folklore. Growing up in Ireland, it’s everywhere, and it stuck to me. I’m basically a mountain of beautiful but mostly useless information. I love an adventure, trying new things, pushing myself past comfort. 420 friendly. My “spirit animal” is Jabba the Hutt… and that probably tells you everything you need to know about me. That is all. Good day!
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Jael
Galway
About me
Hi! I’m Jael, a Spanish girl that moved to Galway on May. You might be asking, why would a Spanish person move to Galway? Well yea that’s a really nice question, I’m afraid I don’t have an answer yet as I haven’t got out of my home because there is something like liquid falling from the sky, I don’t know what is it but looks scary. Joking apart! I’m a really active person that loves to meet and hang out with people. I’m always interested in any kind of plan and also organising them so, I would be happy to meet you! And I can also answer to the first question if you are interested, but only with a pint in our hands hehehe
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Caitlin
Galway
About me
Hey, my name is Caitlin. I’m 23 years old from Ireland. I took a gap year this year to travel for 5 months and had an absolute ball. Plan is to start my masters in biomedical engineering in Paris this September. I think I need to be convinced I’m not making a mistake trying to move to Paris with very basic French. I would love to spend a few days there either next week or the week after to get a feel for the city, meet a few internationals and look at a few apartments maybe.
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Olivia
Galway
About me
Hi, I am a 23 year old from Ireland. I love to solo travel and meet new, interesting people. I enjoy spending time in nature but also enjoy city life too.
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Cherrelle
Galway
About me
Hiya! I'm from the US. but living in Galway 6 years now. I've travelled around Europe a bit, but would love to explore more of it! I will be in London for a gig from 31st October to 3rd November if anyone is interested in hosting and showing me some new parts of London!
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Cacheux
Galway
About me
I’m Kiara I’m from France, and I’m in Ireland for a few months to improve my English. I’m open to meeting new people. I love getting to know new people!
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Camille
Galway
About me
I'm doing an internship in the university of Galway until june, I would love to meet new people to hang out and improving my english
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Annika
Galway
About me
Hii I’m Annika🧚 Since I was 17 I went on different solo trips. Mostly wwoofing, couchsurfing or random surf camps (Canada, UK, Greece, France, Spain). But almost all my highlights revolved around meeting strangers, other travelers or locals. It really enriches every adventure. Right now I’m doing my Erasmus in Galway and would love to go on as many day trips, hikes and adventures as possible.
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Is Galway safe for women?
Galway is a very safe city. People are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed, so it’s easy to feel comfortable here. Even at night, the streets are generally calm and secure, which makes Galway a great place to stay.
Posted: November 3, 2025Jael
It’s the safest city I’ve ever been to be honest, but being a woman is not safe enough in any place sadly. I feel like there might be some areas that I would avoid at night but not for dangerous people rather than being completely empty, that makes me insecure in any place. But overall I always go back by foot to my place at anytime and feel really really safe
Posted: September 16, 2025Expats in Ireland
