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   President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins was TD for the Galway West parliamentary constituency, of which Galway City is a part, from 1981 to 1982 and from 1987 to 2011. He was also Mayor of Galway for two terms, 1981–82 and 1990–91.

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   Galway City is one of the fastest growing cities in Ireland and has a national reputation as a lively, energetic town with a huge young population. Some of the best nightlife in the country is to be found in Galway City and it also provides a great base from which to tour Connemara and the rest of the western region.

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4. www.galwaytourism.ieGalway Ireland | Accommodation, Things To Do, Places To See ...

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   Galway is one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels of the West of Ireland. It marks the halfway point on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the only city on the entire 2500km route. The city is wild and bohemian, and at the same time full of culture, artistry, exceptional food and music.

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     Dunguaire Castle in County Galway, Castles to see near Galway Ireland
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     Menlo Castle Galway by the River Corrib with photos and directions map
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   Galway City is a thriving, bohemian, cultural city on the western coast of Ireland. Along with being a popular seaside destination with beautiful beaches and long winding promenade, it also has a buzzing cosmopolitan city centre. The city is a joy to explore with its labyrinthine cobbled streets, colourful shop facades and busy café/ bar ...

   • Quay Street, which has thriving shops, restaurants, and traditional Irish pubs with great atmosphere, music, food, history, people, and other thing...
   • These include the Claddagh Ring, worn all over the world as a sign of love and friendship; the Aran Sweater, a symbol not just of Ireland but also...
   • Gaelic football and Hurling are the most popular sports played in Galway. Close behind are the more well-known international sports of rowing, socc...

6. www.ireland.com › county › galwayGalway city | Ireland.com

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   Into the wild – beyond the city. Crashing waves, swaying bog grasses, ancient stonewalls crisscrossing fields and blazing white sands – Galway city is the gateway to some of the most incredible scenery on the island of Ireland. Try Connemara for starters. This romantic region, dubbed by Oscar Wilde as a place of “savage beauty” gets ...

7. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › guide-to-galway-cityA first-time guide to Galway - Lonely Planet

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   Sep 28, 2016 · With its tangled lanes lined with colorful shopfronts curving around Galway Bay, compact Galway is one of Ireland's most picturesque cities. Bolstered by an energetic student population, it's also one of the island's most vibrant, with musicians striking up in its atmospheric pubs and busking on its streets, a seafood-driven culinary scene, a jam-packed calendar of events and a bohemian soul.

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   Why is Galway called Galway?

   • The city's name in Latin is Galvia. Residents of the city are referred to as Galwegians. The city also bears the nickname "City of the Tribes" (Irish: Cathair na dTreabh) because of the fourteen merchant families called the " tribes of Galway " [ 7 ] who led the city in its Hiberno-Norman period. The walled city in 1651 (North is to the left).

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   Is Galway a city?

   • It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 85,910. [ 2 ] Located near an earlier settlement, Galway grew around a fortification built by the King of Connacht in 1124.

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   How do I get to Galway from other cities in Ireland?

   • If you want to get to Galway from any other city in Ireland, a bus is your best bet – check out routes and schedules at Bus Éireann and City Link. Once you’re in Galway City, the central core is very walkable, and rambling (and pub-crawling) around Eyre Square and Shop Street is part of the Galway experience.

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   What is Galway famous for?

   • Arty, bohemian Galway (Gaillimh) is one of Ireland's most engaging cities. Brightly painted pubs heave with live music, while restaurants and cafes offer front-row seats for observing buskers and street theatre.

   Galway City travel - Lonely Planet | Ireland, Europe

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   Why should you visit Galway?

   • Galway City is the capital of the west of Ireland and it’s idyllic location on the edge of the Atlantic combined with the surrounding countryside provides a memorable setting for any holiday. With every possible variety of scenery and a multitude of things to see and do Galway is an essential part of any visit to the Ireland.

   Best Galway City Sightseeing Attractions & What To See in Galway Ireland

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   Is Galway a Bohemian city?

   • Galway city has a bohemian flavour that is typical of the west of Ireland psyche: laid back, relaxed and ready for a party.

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9. www.lonelyplanet.com › ireland › county-galwayGalway City travel - Lonely Planet | Ireland, Europe

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   Galway City. Arty, bohemian Galway (Gaillimh) is one of Ireland's most engaging cities. Brightly painted pubs heave with live music, while restaurants and cafes offer front-row seats for observing buskers and street theatre. Remnants of the medieval town walls lie between shops selling handcrafted Claddagh rings, books and musical instruments ...