Joan is a terrific hostess! Her home is cozy and beautifully decorated, the food is absolutely delicious, and we loved being within 10 minutes walking distance of the town center. It was a very safe walk, at that.

We had a terrific discussion with Joan over breakfast, and miss her humor, insight, and generosity. We hope to visit again soon!

P.S. Thank you so much for helping us search for pony rides and for advising us to go to Connemara--we ended up riding Connemara ponies and seeing a rainbow stretch out across the landscape. Extraordinary.

Several years ago, I spent five intense weeks in Galway doing research with a professor at the university. Too long for a hotel stay and too short for a semester lease on an apartment. So I decided to stay at a B&B and found Joan's Periwinkle.

From day one, Joan treated me like family.
She introduced me to a neighbor so I could find my way to the university and made sure I spent some time seeing the sights and experiencing the culture of Ireland, instead of just staying in the lab.

Even after all this time, I still think of her generosity and friendliness. She made my stay in Ireland mean so much more than just accomplishing some research.

Joan, I miss the discussions, the brown bread, and many cups of tea in the evenings.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Periwinkle B&B. Many thanks to Joan for her hospitality; Joan is a very resourceful hostess, even with an overnight power outage the food was wonderful. We really at home and we can’t wait to visit again.

I had great time at this B&B.
The location is convenient to reach both the city centre and Salthill (cozy area during summer time).
I spent two weeks here and it was like staying at home.
Rooms are clean and spacious.
Joan is a lovely landlady. She likes spending time with her guests and she is absolutely helpful. If I am back to Ireland, I will reserve my accommodation at this B&B again. Many thanks Joan!

The location of this B & B is ideal. The food and service were also excellent. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

The Periwinkle is a lovely B&B. Very relaxing with a very good breakfast selection. Joan is a great and knowlegable hostess. This was my second stay at this B&B and we would come back again for sure!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Periwinkle...thanks to Joan for her hospitality and wonderful food....she made us feel really at home...so much nicer than staying at a hotel !

We´ve felt at home during our stay at the periwinkle. Thanks Joan for the excellent breakfasts and the quietness that we enjoied. I´d recommend it for what I´ve told before and for the situation of the premise ( 10 minutes walking from the center of the city indeed).

Thanks for a great stay! The breakfast was excellent. We really appreciated your help organizing our day trip to the Aran Islands. Your hospitality was appreciated.
Thanks again.

B&B was lovely with a fantastic breakfast. Joan was very helpful in helping us determine which sights to see and how to get around. Many thanks for a great stay!

A most welcoming B&B, Relaxing and homely. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend itQ

Thank you for a lovely stay in Galway. So enjoyed your warm and gracious hospitality and having breakfast looking out on your beautiful garden courtyard.

What a wonderful stay we had at the Periwinkle. Rooms very clean and very comfortable, fascinating house with all its interesting nooks and crannies full of Joan's wonderful paintings and extraordinary sugar models - an extremely interesting, talented and funny lady who is also a wonderful cook and gardener! Our 3 night stay with Joan was the highlight of our trip! Would love to come back again!

Dear Joan:
It's been a pleasure being your guests, you have a lovely house and we certainly will come back soon. We are glad to be the first Mexicans to sign your guest book.
Viva Mexico and Viva Galway!!

Hi Joan,

It was quite a fine time staying with you. Thanks again for dropping me off at the bicycle hire and and at the busstop when I left for the Aran Isle Inishmore (where it was beautiful...but wet). Thank you for advising me the B&B over there. In Dublin I learned that B&B's are not all that good. We'll meet again.

Hello Joan,

thanks again for making our stay at Galway really exceptional. We enjoyed the breakfast and the room we had very much and can only recommend your B&B.

Best regards,
Wolfgang+Iris

Thank you so much for a lovely stay at the Periwinkle.
Everything was very inviting and cosy. Breakfast was especially delicious!
Joan is incredibly helpful and we appreciate all the advice.

We spent three fabulous nights in Galway. The breakfast at Periwinkle guarenteed to cure those late nights. Felt right at home and enjoyed the friendly and helpful manner Joan offered us.

A lovely home and a lovely hostess. Very quiet home/neighbourhood - especially welcome after a night in Dublin. Our breakfasts were tasty and ready precisely when we said we would be at the table.
No one should hesitate to stay here.
Easily accessable to downtown by a short walk.

We had a lovely stay with a lovely hostess. The rooms were comfortable, the food delicious and the company enchanting.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Most enjoyable environment. Friendly, helpful - full of fun- wonderful breakfasts - with many warm and humerous moments!!

Thank you for your lovely hospitality, helpful information and a delicious breakfast! on 07 May 2007

Dear Joan,
Your house and your welcome was very friendly and careful. We were very well in Galway and in your room!!
We'll remember your breakfast when we'll came back in Italy!
Thank you for your attention.

Great stay!!! Ideal location for seeing galway and surrounding area. Friendly host, great stay even better

DELIGHTFUL ACCOMMODATIONS, WONDERFUL FOOD FROM A THOUGHTFUL, GRACIOUS HOSTESS.

Words are not enough to say how wonderfull was our stay at the Periwinkle, welcomed by Joan. We hope to come again.
Jaqueline and Joel.

VERY VERY NICE. IN FRONT OF THE SEA AND 10 MIN FROM CITY CENTER. VERY FRIENDLY. WE ENJOYED A LOT. GREAT ORGANISATION.

So homely and welcoming and comfortable!
Amazing breakfasts and great location.
Thanks for making this a lovely weekend.

We had a amazing time. THE BEST B&B WE'VE STAYED AT IN OUR TIME IN IRELAND. Great breakfast, can't wait to visit again.

very clean, very comfortable, very good breakfast, Mrs Odea very helpful and kind

We stayed with Joan for 4 nights and had a very comfortable and relaxing stay. We will be coming back!

When in Galway stay at the Periwinkle B&B - you won't regret! Great variety of breakfasts, comfortable room, excellent bed, interesting talks with the host-lady. You will realise this is a place to come back to!

The Periwinkle is a lovely relaxing B&B, very conveniently located - Joan is a very friendly and helpful host. We will definitely be back. Thanks Joan

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Periwinkle, expecially the "Hospitality!" Joan is a sweetheart and a "Great Cook". The presentation of breakfast each morning was overwhelming. Would recomend highly. Great location, close to everything as well. Hope to visit again.

"A nice person gives us a warm welcome in a charming place"
Thank you for your hospitality and your kind advices

The warmth of Joan's hospitality made staying her a real homely pleasure.

BRILLIANT LOCATION; COMFORTABLE ROOM, EXCELLENT FOOD, TEA AND COFFEE & HAIRDRYER IN ROON!
GREAT TO HAVE SUCH A CHOICE OF BREAKFASTS TOO - THANK YOU JOAN- SEE YOU NEXT TIME.

Great, lovely quiet area yet close to the city centre, restful, lovely breakfasts. friendly host and informative.

We greatly enjoyed our stay in your comfortable house in this fabulous area. Thank you for the great breakfasts which set us up for busy days! We really enjoyed our chats about local history and getting to see this area with your help - Thanks Joan

Perfectly charming B&B and Joan was a wonderful host! We will definitely stay here again when we return to Galway! This was the first time staying in a Bed and Breakfast and we could not have been more pleasantly surprised! Thanks again!

We have had such a wonderful experience in Galway. Thank you for the delicious breakfasts, beautiful accomadations and a real feeling for the history of Ireland. We gained a personal perspective that made the trip that much more meaningful. I would reccomend the Periwinkle to everyone.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time of rest at the Periwinkle. The accommodations were pleasant, quiet and safe, and the breakfasts both delicious and generous. Yet, the most notable element of our stay was the warmth and hospitality of the owner, Joan. Not only was she determined to make our stay as comfortable as possible - Joan also extended her friendship. We enjoyed our stay, and would highly recommend the Periwinkle to anyone staying in Galway!

The Periwinkle was the best B&B we stayed in during our 10 days in Ireland. The showers were hot and powerful, beds so comfortable, rooms spotless with lots of lovely touches and wonderful paintings painted by Joan herself. Breakfasts each day were great and beautifully and artistically presented. Joan herself drove us to town on a number of occasions and even made us wonderful Irish Coffees one day we got terribly wet. Thank you Joan we had a wonderful time.

MY STAY AT THE PERIWINKLE WAS VERY GOOD, THE ACCOMMODATION GREAT, THE ONLY DRAWBACK WAS THE WEATHER

The Periwinkle is a beautiful guest B&BH in Grattan Park just off Galway Bay. only a short easy walk to the city center. Periwinkle is perfectly situated away from the hubub, but within easy access of Nora Barnacle's house, the Memorial Window, the 14th C Church, and the beautiful River Walk. The B&B is well appointed with modern facilities, including great hot showers and very comfortable beds. The breakfasts are of gourmet quality served in a beautiful dining room with garden views.
The Proprietress is affable and helpful (besides being a great Cook and wonderful artist! ) and the room service and house cleaning is excellent.

Dear Joan,
From our first contact, I knew I would love the stay in Galway. Your hospitality has been much appreciated.
The location is truly gorgeous. Periwinkle is great. The accommodation spotless and very warm, just as your personality.
Thank you so much for all of the care you took of us. You ensured our stay was comfortable.
Much Luck,
Maureen and Josh

Enjoyed our first visit to Ireland at the Periwinkle in Galway. The room was very clean and breakfast great. A very pleasant stay. Escellent hospitality!

Stayed with Joan because we shared the same surname! We had a wonderful time here.

I am a Grandson of Michael O'Dea from County Clare.
The O@Dea Castle is located between Ennis and Corofin.
We had a great stay at the Periwinkle and will be back again.

A beautiful Home, furnished by a great and talented (Artist) woman - Joan O'Dea!
Thank you for a most pleasant stay.