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Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) the third largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland and the only city in the province of Connacht. It is located on the west coast of Ireland. In Irish, Galway is also called Cathair na Gaillimhe (City of Galway).

The city also bears the nickname City of the Tribes / Cathair na dTreabh because "fourteen tribes" (merchant families)[2] led the city in its Hiberno-Norman period. The term tribes was often a derogatory phrase in Cromwellian times. The merchants would have seen themselves as Irish gentry, but were loyal to the King. They subsequently adopted the term in defiance to the Cromwellian occupiers of the town.

Cinemas

Eye Cinema
The Latest in Cinemas in Galway, Ireland

The Omniplex Cinema
The Omniplex Cinema Galway

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Driving Schools

Comfort Driving School
High quality and professional driver training

Grahams School of Motoring
Driving Lessons in Galway City

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Education

Galway University of Ireland
National University of Ireland, Galway

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
GMIT, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

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Government

Galway City Council
Galway City Council Information

Google Search

Irish Tourist Boards

Galway Ireland
The Galway County Council

Ireland West
Ireland's West, Ireland's cultural heart

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Maps / City Guides

Google Maps Recommended
Use Google Maps to explore Galway

Museums

Galway City Museum
The Galway City Museum

Geology Museum
The Galway Geology Museum

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Transport

City Direct Gaillimh
Welcome to City direct Galway

Irish Weather Conditions
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Latest Articles

Things to See and Do in Galway

The once walled city Galway is one of the Irish tourist spots which can be visited and viewed without much hassle. Much of the area, which is open ...

Be in love with Connemara National Park

In County Galway, West of Ireland is the home of one of Ireland’s national parks – the Connemara National Park. It is one of Ireland&rsqu...

Aughnanure Castle

What better way to de-stress than take a tour of one of the beautiful tower houses of Galway? Located near the shores of Lough Corrib, 3.5km from Oug...

A Bit of Ireland- The Aran Islands

Off the western coast of Ireland, the Aran islands lie approximately five miles to the south of Galway. Comprised of three tiny limestone islands, th... More Galway articles...
Latest Galway News
Race chief to jet in to seal deal
The CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race and An Taoiseach will today sign the contract confirming Galway as host of the grand finale of the Volvo Ocean Race in...
Off the wall
Galway people won't have to travel to Meath to see Newgrange anymore, as the incredible monolithic tomb will soon be visible in Eyre Square. The a...
Music gong for local songwriter
A Galway musician has said he is "shocked but delighted" after scooping one of the country's most prestigious music prizes. Adrian Crowley from Bar...
West sexiest man to be revealed at store opening
The winner of the 'West's Sexiest man' will be revealed at the opening of the new Remus Uomo store in the city on Thursday. Remus Uomo will open t...
Race to buoy up sinking hotel industry
This summer's Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race is set to give a massive boost to the local hospitality sector by bringing a minimum of 4,000 bed ...
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