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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › County_GalwayCounty Galway - Wikipedia

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   County Galway. County Galway ( / ˈɡɔːlweɪ / GAWL-way; Irish: Contae na Gaillimhe) is a county in Ireland. It is in the Northern and Western Region, taking up the south of the province of Connacht. The county population was 276,451 at the 2022 census. [5] There are several Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county.

   • Area: 6,151 km² (2,375 sq mi)
   • Country: Ireland

   • ISO 3166 code: IE-G
   • Region: Northern and Western

2. www.ireland.com › en-us › destinationsCounty Galway | Ireland.com

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   Galway’s heartlands. To the west of Galway city you’ll find the wild and wonderful landscapes the county is famous for, but head south and east, and the scenery becomes softer and more tranquil. This is Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands territory, where slow travel is a must and under-the-radar experiences can be found around every river bend.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GalwayGalway - Wikipedia

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   Website. Official website. Galway ( / ˈɡɔːlweɪ / GAWL-way; Irish: Gaillimh, pronounced [ˈɡal̠ʲɪvʲ]) is a city in the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, which is the county town of County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht ...

   • Area code: 091(+353 91)
   • Country: Ireland

   • Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)
   • County: Galway

5. www.britannica.com › place › Galway-county-IrelandGalway | Ireland, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 1, 2024 · Galway, county in the province of Connaught (Connacht), western Ireland. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean (west) and by Counties Mayo (north), Roscommon (north and east), Offaly (east), Tipperary (southeast), and Clare (south). The county seat, Galway city, on Galway Bay, is administratively independent of the county. County Galway: beach at ...

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6. www.theirishroadtrip.com › county-galwayCounty Galway - The Irish Road Trip

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   A key county along the Wild Atlantic Way, Galway is home to glorious scenery, a bustling city, lively towns and postcard-perfect villages. In this guide, you’ll find everything from things to do in Galway to where to eat, sleep and drink. Things to do. Towns + villages. Places to stay.

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   Is Galway a county?

   • Galway, county in the province of Connaught (Connacht), western Ireland. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean (west) and by Counties Mayo (north), Roscommon (north and east), Offaly (east), Tipperary (southeast), and Clare (south). The county seat, Galway city, on Galway Bay, is administratively independent of the county.

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   How many people live in County Galway?

   • Nearly 20% of the population of County Galway live in areas classed as Gaeltachts (Irish-speaking districts). County Galway is home to the largest Gaeltacht Irish-speaking region in Ireland. There are over 48,000 people living within this region, which extends from Galway city westwards through Connemara.

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   How big is Galway?

   • Area 2,354 square miles (6,098 square km), excluding Galway city. Pop. (2006) 159,256, excluding Galway city; (2011) 175,124, excluding Galway city. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Sheetz. Galway, county in the province of Connaught (Connacht), western Ireland.

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   When did Galway become a county borough?

   • Enacted on 10 June 1937. Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 24 June 2021. ^ Local Government (Reorganisation) Act 1985, s. 5: Establishment of Borough of Galway as County Borough ( No. 7 of 1985, s. 5 ). Enacted on 3 April 1985. Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 24 June 2021.

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8. www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com › the-10-best-things10 BEST things to do in Galway for 2024 (we tried them all)

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Wild Atlantic Way – the halfway point. 4. Lough Corrib – the Republic of Ireland's largest lake. 3. Kylemore Abbey – perched on a lake and one of the top things to do in County Galway. 2. Connemara National Park – one of the top things to do in Galway. 1. Visit the Aran Islands – a trip back in time.

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

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   County Galway. Ireland, Europe. County Galway's exuberant namesake city is a swirl of colourful shop-lined streets filled with buskers and performance artists, enticing old pubs that hum with trad music sessions throughout the year, and an increasingly sophisticated food scene that celebrates local produce. Best Things to Do.