Spiddal (An Spidéal), County Galway, is a picturesque seaside village on the shores of Galway Bay, and part of An Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area). An Spidéal is one of the largest Irish-speaking settlements in the Galway Gaeltacht and is the setting for the TG4 soap Ros na Rún. Spiddal village is approximately 12 miles (19 km) from Galway city. The locals speak both Irish and English here, and during the summer months, An Spidéal is a lively spot with an influx of teenagers doing 3-week Irish language courses. All signposts in the village are in Irish. With the rugged beauty of Connemara only a stone’s throw away, Spiddal is an ideal base for your holiday in Galway. You have a good choice of eateries in the village and a selection of pubs where, most weekends, you can catch a “live trad” night.