Galway is a scenic coastal city on the west coast of Ireland, where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most populous cities in Ireland and is often referred to as the "Cultural Heart of Ireland" due to its strong associations with the Irish language, traditional music, and song & dance.

Galway is home to many festivals, including the Galway Arts Festival and the Cruinniú na mBád.

The city is popular with tourists for its relaxed & friendly atmosphere, beautiful scenery and boasts a range of cultural & historic landmarks.
Galway's city centre brims with activites and places to visit. There is a range of restaurants, bars and cafés to suit all tastes. The city is also a popular shopping destination, with Shop Street playing host to boutique stores, traditional shops of all kinds, high-street names and a lively busking scene to boot.

Named "The City of the Tribes" for its role in history as the home of fourteen large merchant families, Galway has always been known as a major cultural and social destination within Ireland. The city's rich traditions and cultural heritage guarantee tourists an enjoyable and uniquely Irish experience.

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Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower-house to the south-east of Galway Bay.

Interior of Galway Cathedral. Completed in 1962, it remains the newest great-stone cathedral in Europe.

Galway is known for its rich fishing tradition, and home to a unique build of sailboat known as the Hooker.

Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 for Belgian nuns fleeing WWI.

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