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It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 85,910. [2]
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Galway is one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels of the West of Ireland. It marks the halfway point on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the only city on the entire 2500km route. The city is wild and bohemian, and at the same time full of culture, artistry, exceptional food and music.
A balmy, bohemian city with a love of traditional music – Galway is hard to resist. The spirit of Ireland’s west coast beats through the bustling streets, from mellow old pubs boasting turf and cosy corners, to shops selling Claddagh rings, Aran sweaters and bog-oak carvings.
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Visit the Galway City Museum. Overlooking the Spanish Arch, this modern, spacious building is the go-to spot for everything relating to Galway’s history and heritage. Stroll through the collections on prehistoric and medieval Galway, as well as aspects of Galway’s social history.
Galway is filled with music, song, dance, theatre, comedy, festivals, and more. It’s hardly a surprise that it’s often considered the cultural heart of Ireland. There is a terrific nightlife in Galway that brings a fantastic buzz that has to be experienced.
