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Location:

West cost of Ireland

Situated on River Corrib

History:

12th century: officially founded as a trading port

Developed strong connections with Spain throught traiding

Great famine: significant population decline and social upheaval.

Cultural revival: became a center for arts and the Irish language in the 20th century.

Events:

Galway International Arts Festival Annual event in July showcasing various arts.

Galway food festival: Celebrates local cuisine each Easter weekend.

Galway races: Renowned horse racing event attracting visitors globally

Places to visit:

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church: is the largest medieval church still in everyday use in Ireland.

Lynch's Castle: a medieval townhouse built by the prosperous Lynch family in the 16th century

Galway City Museum

Personalities

Playwright Martin McDonagh (Seven psychopaths

Poet and novelist Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill

Nicola Mary Coughlan is an Irish actress (Bridgerton)