Galway City

Galway is the county town of on the west coast of Ireland. It's Ireland's fourth-largest city, with a population in 2024 of 85,000, but its historic centre on the east bank of the River Corrib is compact.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Galway railway station and Spanish Arch.

Railway station
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is a railway station which serves the city of in .

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The and the Caoċ Arch in city…

Stadium
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Dexcom Stadium in , Ireland is the home of Connacht Rugby.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Claddagh and Salthill.

Suburb
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The is an area close to the centre of …

Suburb
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is a seaside area to the southwest of city centre in the west of Ireland.

Galway City

Latitude
53.2877° or 53° 17′ 16″ north
Longitude
-9.05° or 9° 3′ 0″ west
Population
85,900
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
9C5G7WQX+3X
Geo­Names ID
7778676
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Galway City” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Cathair na Gaillimhe”
  • Irish: “Gaillimh”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Terryland and Shancroagh.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Menlo Park Hotel and Eamonn Deacy Park.

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Worth a closer look: Dublin and Cork.

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