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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Celebration for children's workers
(17 Mar 2010) Past and present members who have worked with Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) from Galway and surrounding regions over four decades have been invited to 40th anniversary celebrations of the national charity. CHI is looking to meet with and reunite old friends who have assisted at University College Hospital Galway in promoting support for parents, delivering play services for children.
Native fails to deliver
(17 Mar 2010) Thousands of betting slips hit the floor in unison yesterday as the Galway-owned favourite 'Go Native' failed to make the grade at the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle. The horse, which would have been in line to win a £1 million bonus if it came home first, failed to provide any real threat to the eventual winner 'Binocular', who romped home at nine to one.
Galway Choral Association seeks new members
(17 Mar 2010) Galway Choral Association is inviting new members to join the choir as they commence preparations for a special summer concert. On Friday 11 June, the Casper Civic Chorale from Wyoming USA will join the 50-strong choir for a unique choral experience in St Nicholas' Collegiate Church.
Double Dragon?
(17 Mar 2010) Chairman of 'Let's Do It Galway' John Killeen is hoping to secure enough sponsorship to enter two boats in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race. According to Mr Killeen, almost €10 million needs to be secured to enter the Green Dragon in the race, but, should the organisational team manage to gather an additional €20 million, a second Irish boat could be entered.
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