Questions about Galway
What
are the basic facts about Galway?
Galway
- the basics
Location, size and population
Getting
to Galway
Reaching Galway by road, rail and air,
with distances and travel times
How Galway got its name
Origins of the Galway name
Education in Galway
Galway is a centre of learning
The Tribes of Galway
Fourteen merchant families forged the early development
of the City.
Are
there objects or symbols synonymous with Galway?
The
Claddagh Ring
Galway's own symbol of love and friendship, worn the
world over.
The
Aran Sweater
An emblem, not only of the Aran Islands, but of Ireland
itself.
The Galway Hookers
Ships that distinguish themselves as Galway’s
signature upon the water.
Connemara
Bus
It's still possible to journey through the past on
the world-famous bus tour.
Collegiate
Church of St. Nicholas
The largest medieval church in use in Ireland today.
What
role has the Arts played in Galway's past??
Galway's Literary Heritage
Galway has always been a source of inspiration for
writers.
Irish Literary Revival
At the turn of the century, Galway was the gathering
point for some of the greatest writers in Ireland.
Galway
at the Cinema
The Galway landscape has had a starring role in the
movies.
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