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Galway Weekend is a weekly series where city dwellers from near and far give us their take on great spots to visit for a quiet pint, tasty food and more, as well as unique places to soak up the beauty of Galway city and county.

Brian Redmond from Fat Tony's Barber Shop on Middle Street joins us this week.



Are you an Apple or Android Person?
Apple, as no one ever said an Android a day keeps the doctor away.


Presuming you had a signal, what 3 apps would you use on a desert island?
Instagram, because I presume it would be beautiful and I would want people to see me looking good on the beach.
Spotify for my desert island discs.
Eurosport .so I could watch cycling all day.


What’s your favourite place in the city?
Back the Westend. It's by far the coolest part of our city with its great bars, restaurants, shops and all round good vibes .


Any hidden gem you would recommend for visitors to Galway?
Not so much a hidden gem but rather a new gem is Marmalade bakery on Middle Street. Coffee and sweet treats to send you over the edge. And the bread ...shtopp wud ya!


Where is your favourite place to grab a bite to eat?
McCambridges, sitting outside with a coffee and a fresh sandwich watching the world go by is one of life's great pleasures. And in the evening head to The Universal for an amazing food experience in unbelievably cool surroundings.


What pub would you go to for:

A quiet pint? Tigh Neachtains for a lovely pint from Paul.

A match? Taylors Bar. With screens inside and outside you won't miss a kick.

Tunes? The Blue note. It's got soul running through it and the Grafters are diamonds.


 Any recommendations for a place to go on a first date? Bed


Favourite walk or hike in Galway?
Barna woods is hard to beat in hail, rain or sunshine.


Most picturesque place in Galway? 
The front door of Dough Bros.


What are you up to for the weekend?
So this weekend I will be behind my barber's chair in Fat Tony's barber shop, Middle Street completing my mission to make the gentlemen of Galway more attractive. On my break, I will be running down to the Flea Style market on Dominick Street to find some vintage gems. Sunday will be spent chilling with my dogs, my cat, my Wife, and my Daughter. Good times.

Galway Weekend with Brian Redmond

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