Set right in the heart of Galway's busy shop street and quay street area. St. Nicholas' church is a must see. Nowadays, with many concerts and exhibitions and regular services, it a definite place to visit when in Galway. It is located at the lower end of shop street, beside the market. This old Collegiate Church, one of the oldest in Ireland, is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors like a lot of old port cities and towns. Since the 14th century this church has served the people of Galway and its visitors, some very famous.