Mountain Warehouse, William Street

In one of the most-talked-about moves this year, British outdoors retailer Mountain Warehouse opened their new William Street store on Saturday 2 May 2026, roughly a week after closing their old Mainguard Street shop.

They've gone to the former Treasure Chest building, which has had extensive safety refurbishment inside, while retaining features like the elegant staircase, and the ornate decorations on the outside of the building.

As in their previous store the product range is based around outdoor clothing and equipment.  But here, as well as entry-level hiking, sportwear and accessories, walking boots, ski wear  and camping equipment, they've got a far wider range of casual men's and women's fashions located downstairs, with most of the specialist equipment upstairs.

Opening days and hours

Seven days a week - exact hours TBA.

Socials and contact details

Phone:  091530770

Address:   31/33  William Street, H91 CY64

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A day or two before opening day 

H91 Fitness, Bonham Quay

This long-awaited Galway city-centre boutique gym finally opened on 9 March 2026.

They're located on the ground floor of the Calatrava Building in the Bonham Quay complex, opposite the hopefully-temporarily closed Costcutter store around the corner from the new Little Lane cafe, and just across the road from the Harbour Hotel.

Billed as a place where fun, friendship, and results come together, H91 Fitness is aiming to be a place where community meets cutting-edge training.   They want to take the guesswork out of getting into incredible shape, in a high-energy space that makes members feels more like they're in a second home.  

Classes include Strength,  HYROX, and yoga and Sweat, a signature full-body conditioning class including circuits, HIIT, and functional moves to burn fat and build muscle.

Services include a Wellness Bar offering detox shakes and post-workout blends as well a coffee, and a Members Lounge alongside the premium shower and changing suites.   Personal training is avaiable.

Initially full membership is €23 per week - and they have one-day, two-day and weekly passes as well, making it a great gym for visitors and workers here on short-term assignments. 

Opening hours and days

To be advised - but they are open 8am - 4pm on Sundays

Socials and contact details

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McGurks Golf Superstore

This Dublin-based, Irish owned multi-national operator golf gear retailer opened their first Galway city sporting goods shop in mid July 2025.

They're located in Briarhill Business Park:  near the far end of the estate, near Connolly's Audi  - in between FlexManager and Lyons of Galway Cars / SNAP print, and on the opposite side of the park from 1Stop Motorshop who opened in September 2024.

This is a warehouse-sized unit, which has been carefully transformed into a big-box style double-height retail space since the last tenants   (Galway Express Couriers) moved down to  Monivea Rd.  There's some dedicated customer parking at the door, and many other available carparks in the estate.

Aiming to provide  best brands and the best selection in golf equipment at the best prices to the golfers of Ireland and beyond, McGurks sell from their bricks-and-mortar stores  (19 of them, now Galway is open) as well as online, and regularly ship to Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA. 

Products include golf-clubs, footwear, clothing and rainwear, golf balls, bags, carts - all all manner of sporting accessories, includign GPS devices.   They offer a customer fitting service, including specialist putter fitting and TrackMan fitting, which allows your clubs to be custom-fitted to your swing using radar technology. 

Initial opening hours

9:30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday

11am to 6pm on Sunday / bank-holidays

Contact details

Address:   Unit 1B, Brierhill Business Park, Briarhill, Galway, H91 020N

Phone: 0868297158

Email: galway@mcguirksgolf.com   or     online.sales@mcguirksgolf.com

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December 2025

Opening week 

Sweaty Betty

This UK-based international women's activewear and lifestyle brand opened their first Galway city store on 6 July 2003.

They're located at 2-3 Middle Street, in the unit which was most-recently Scrumdiddly's Icecreams, but has had lots of tenants over the years, including Amnesty International and a cup-cake cafe.  Other new businesses in the area include Sadie Cramner Art & Design, and Meltd Grilled Sandwiches.

The shop has had a thorough re-fit with features like changing rooms and a multi-area sales-floor fitted, along with upgraded lighting.

Their products include leggings, sports bras, workout vests, t-shirts, hoodies, yoga-pants, jumpsuits, shorts and trousers, swimwear and casual/holiday clothing are very definitely priced for quality, along with their range of accessories which includes shoes/trainers, sandals, yoga mats, socks, gym-bags, training wraps, scarves, fitness equipment, and more.

Their stated goal is to empower all women through fitness.

Open seven days a week: the initial plan is 9:30am - 6pm Monday thru Saturday, and 11am-5:30pm on Sundays.

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Opening day for Sweaty Betty in Galway - 7 July 2023