Welcome to Galway City, County Galway

Galway (Gaillimh) is the only city in the province of Connacht and the fourth largest in the Republic of Ireland.

The city also bears the nickname city of the Tribes because fourteen tribes (merchant families) led the town in Norman times.

Galway is often referred to as the Irish City of Culture and recently opened a city museum; it hosts annual music and arts festivals.

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Abortion discussion
(10 Mar 2010) A discussion on abortion in Ireland is to be held tonight, marking the end of International Women's Day. The meeting is arranged for 8.30pm tonight, Wednesday 10 March, in Richardson's upstairs meeting room in Eyre Square.
Off the wall
(10 Mar 2010) Galway people won't have to travel to Meath to see Newgrange anymore, as the incredible monolithic tomb will soon be visible in Eyre Square. The artist behind the instantly recognisable mural on Sally Longs pub in the city is back to his best as he transforms the entrance to Club K on Eyre Square.
130 students refused entry to Oranmore school
(10 Mar 2010) Over 130 students have been refused entry to Calasanctius College in Oranmore for the beginning of the new term in September, according to a local Senator. Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames said 133 have been refused entry, 23 of which are 'category one' pupils, meaning they fit the entry requirements perfectly.
Music gong for local songwriter
(10 Mar 2010) A Galway musician has said he is "shocked but delighted" after scooping one of the country's most prestigious music prizes. Adrian Crowley from Barna was announced as the winner of Choice Music Prize at a ceremony in Dublin last week, scooping the award for his album 'Season of the Sparks'.
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