Port of Galway Site
Starting from the summer of 2025, if you are a Scouting Ireland or International Scout or Guide Group that is WOSM or WAGGGS affiliated then we offer a place to camp at our Dead Man’s Beach site in the Port of Galway. Under no circumstances can we accommodate non-Scouting individuals or groups.
Our facilities are currently basic and consist of a grass campsite adjacent to our Boathouse, a portable toilet (Portaloos) and a cold running water tap. Below is a photo of the camping site together with the Boatshed which we can make available if you require shelter from the weather. The Boatshed also has solar power and battery unit which provides indoor lights and power for phone charging
The charge is €5 per youth Scout per night and free for adult Scout Leaders staying with them. All persons MUST be members of your Scout Group. A maximum of two vehicles may be brought onsite and there is additional parking adjacent to the site.
The site is gated with a code protected padlock
We can additional provide tents, camp tables, camp benches/seats and gas cooking stoves and gas canisters. We’d usually just ask for a deposit in case of damage and would charge to refill any gas you use.
How to find us
We are located at Dead Man’s beach, approx 20 minutes walk from Galway Train & Coach stations and about 5 minute walk from the Galway Dock ferry terminal to the Aran Islands. There is also pedestrian access via the Beach from Renmore. We currently don’t have an eircode, but if you use the eircode for Ocean Sports Centre which is H91 V25X that will bring you close.
Eyre’s Square & Galway Train/Bus Station with our Dead Man’s Beach site marked with a red star
Walking directions to our Dead Man’s Beach site from Galway Train/Bus station
Where to buy food and supplies
The closest shop is the Centra located at the Texaco on Lough Atalia Road and the nearest supermarket is Dunnes Stores Edward Square, Barrack Lane Located in the Eyre Square Centre, Galway, H91 PPY1
How to Book
Please contact secretary@galwayseascouts.com to discuss availability and booking.
Galway Sea Scouts accept no liability for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property however caused while on the site and all bookings are taken on this basis. Open fires and alcohol are strictly forbidden on site. Galway Sea Scouts reserve the right to request departure from site at any time due to safety or safeguarding concerns.
Payment
Only after you have checked availability and made a conformed booking should you pay. You can do that on this link. Please add the correct quantity of person nights for your group.
Rusheen Bay Field
We also have a second completely undeveloped field further out of town at Rusheen Bay, located next to RBW Watersports. This is a bare field with no other services or facilities. We can provide a chemical toilet here on request, but there are no other services such as water available here. Its approximate location is marked below with a red star. It is served by a bus route into Salthill/Galway City. The closest Eircode to this site is H91 V6W0 and the exact location is here https://maps.app.goo.gl/roQkDBtsSRLm6wTFA
This is a picture of the Rusheen Bay field
