• 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)