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Situated at the Mouth of the River Corrib and upon the Western reaches of the Republic of Ireland is Galway City. Founded by Anglo-Norman settlers in the 12th century and incorporated as a city in 1484, the city is aa rich in heritage as it is in modern attractions.
Often referred to as the 'Capital of the West', Galway is a cultural Mecca of sorts, attracting thousands every year to the many lively festiavls hosted by the town. Just to mention a few:
County Galway:
The surrounding County Galway is the second largest county in Ireland; its 5939 square kilometers are surpassed only by County Cork.
The region features many attractions, including the single largest Gaeltacht in Ireland - an area in South Connemara where Irish has always been the first language. As the nations centre for the Irish language, Galway was the natural choice for all the Irish Radio Station - Radio na Gaeltachta as well as TG4, the Irish Television Station.
Other enticements include the stunning landscapes of Connemara, the celebrated Aran Islands, and the many lakes throughout the countryside; the largest of which, Lough Corrib is over 43 kilometers long For more on other activities to do in Galway click here |
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Celebrate with us for this years St. Patrick's weekend
We have great offers for this easter break