Galway

Galway (in Irish: Gaillimh ) is a provincial town of Connacht, in the Comté of Galway, on the west coast of the Ireland. Its name comes from the river Corrib (Gaillimh) which crosses the city. It is also called the " city of the tribus" in reference to the fourteen tribes which divided the city at the time Anglo-Norman.

Population of the east city of 71  983 inhabitants. The agglomeration of Galway is the third of the country by the number of inhabitants, after those of Dublin and Cork. It is a very tourist coed city in summer, famous for its festivals.

History

Dún Bhun Na Gaillimhe (the Fort with the mouth of Corrib) was built in 1124 by the King of Connacht Tairrdhelbach mac Ruaidhrí Ua Conchobhair S (Turlach O Connor). During the Anglo-Norman invasion 11th century, the fort of Galway was captured by those. The city extended around the fort inside defensive walls. For a long time Galway had mesh to leave with the gaelic populations the surroundings. On an inscription on the Western Door built in 1562 one can read “wild O' Flaherty can God protect us”. The Irishmen of the surroundings could not circulate freely in the streets of the city (contrary to the Anglo-Irish which were the citizens). During the the Middle Ages, the city was controlled by a Oligarchie of fourteen families of tradesmen (12 of Anglo-Norman origin and 2 of Irish origin), the Tribes of Galway. The city thrived thanks to the international business and gradually became the main port of trade with Spain and France.

To see in Galway

Galway is a place where it makes good things in life: music, food, drinks (gone every saturday and Sundays). The city was influenced by the Spaniards as for example famous the Spanish Arch testifies some.
  • the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of the Assumption and Saint Nicolas's Day is since its consacration in 1965 the most imposing building of the city. It was built with the site of the old prison of the county, famous for its rigor towards the prisoners. One finds there superb frescos of inspiration hiberno-saxone and a ceiling of finely worked wood. Its enormous interior volume testifies to the important frequentation of the masses, still nowadays.
  • the museum of Galway ( City Museum ) is mainly based on the folklore, manners, the traditions of the city. It makes it possible to discover antiquities of all kinds in relation to the History of the city, like tools of the farm, pieces of old machines, military material, objects dating from the medieval time with a series of sculptures dating from the 17th century, etc
  • the museum Nora Barnacle is a small museum (only open the summer) dedicated to James Joyce, one of the Irish great writers. The museum is located in the old house of Nora Barnacle, the woman of the artist.
  • Lynch' S Castle is an old private mansion located at the crossing of Shop Street and of Abbey Gate Street Upper. This building is very an good example of integration of old constructions in the modern city: it is currently occupied by a bank.
  • the Court and Town hall ( Short House & Town Hall ). The court of the county is very impressive of share its design and its architecture. It goes back to 1818 but the few restorations which were carried out did not denature this splendid building. Very at side, you will be able to admire the Town hall. Previously, this building acted as court. It is not that since 1901 qu ' it fulfills this function. From time to time, it was also used as room of theater.
  • St Nicholas Church is the largest medieval church of Ireland still in activity. It was founded in 1320, thanks to the famous Lynch family, in honor of Saint Nicolas of Myra, patron saint of the sailors. She would have received the visit of Christophe Colomb in 1477. This church Anglican devoted the first homosexual union of Ireland in September 2002.
  • the mill of the bridge ( Bridge Millets ) is located just after the bridge of O' Brien, with the top of the Corrib river. The sight of this picturesque building, with its stone frontage (restored very well) is really remarkable. This 430 years old building overhangs the buildings of the neighborhoods and shelters a charming shopping mall with tiny stores. It reigns a perfect harmony between these stores and the impressive infrastructures of the historical building. The mill of the bridge celebrates its medieval origins during the summer months with medieval banquets, costumes of time, as well as typical entertainments of this period.
  • the bridge of Salmon Weir . The bridge of the salmon stopping (translated textually) was built in 1818 with an aim of connecting the court to the site of the cathedral, but also to carry out a connection with the main roads of Connemara.
  • the festival of music of Galway (Galway Early Music Festival) takes place each year in Galway towards mid-May during 3 days. It celebrates the various cultures of Europe of the 12th century at the 18th century.
  • the festival of Oyster in Galway . Galway is famous to have the best seafood of all the country. This single festival with international reputation takes place each year the third weekend of September. It brings together tourists of the whole world.
  • Galway Races . At the end of July - at the beginning of August, the city already if bubbling the summer, is invaded by thousands of Irish to attend the horse-races. This horse show is largest of the country and the second of all British Isles. In 2005 more than 200.000 people attended this demonstration which lasts one week. A large majority of the galwaygians leave the city for this period to flee the chaos generated by such an multitude.

Twinning

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