O'Connor's Bakery ★ 3.9
O Connors Traditional Bakery on Francis Street Galway bakes Irish soda bread and brown loaves; the most traditional Irish bread counter in the city.
Worth the queue: Wheaten soda farls and butter-glazed fruit scones
Neighbourhoodwestend
HoursTue-Sat 08:30-15:30
Location
Address: 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1
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