Which river flows through Galway City in Ireland?
"permission from the Blakes of Menloe to make an artificial cut, which in time became the main course of the river and was then widened. The section of the river that runs from the Salmon Weir through Galway city and out into Galway Bay is known as the ""Lower Corrib"". Three bridges cross the ""Lower"" – the Salmon Weir Bridge, William O'Brien Bridge and Wolfe Tone Bridge. The only tributary of the Lower Corrib is Sruthán na gCaisleáin (Castle Stream) known by whitewater kayakers as the Shit Chute and the access point to the river, a small stream that flows"
"Ireland's second-largest river (by flow), only surpassed by the River Shannon. The translation of the Irish name of the river is ""Galway river"" i.e. from ""Gaillimh"". In Irish it is sometimes called ""An Ghaillimh"" (""the Galway"") and also incorrectly called ""Abhainn na Coiribe"". The legend concerning its naming states that it was called after Gaillimh inion Breasail, the daughter of a Fir Bolg chieftain who drowned in the river. The word ""Gaillimh"" is believed to mean ""stony"" as in ""stony river"". The commonly held myth that the city takes its name from the Irish word ""Gallaibh"", ""foreigners"" i.e. ""the town"
"""Cathair na Gaillimhe"", has been shortened to ""Gaillimh"", which in turn has led to people misnaming the river ""Abhainn na Gaillimhe"". Literally, this means ""the river of the stony river"", a nonsense. History of Galway Galway, one of the largest cities in Ireland, situated on the west coast of Ireland, has a complex history going back around 800 years. The city was the only medieval city in the province of Connacht. The city takes its name from that of the river, the ""Gaillimh"". The word ""Gaillimh"" means """"stony"""" as in """"stony river"""". Today, the river is commonly called the River"
"Gaillimh inion Breasail Gaillimh inion Breasail is the name of the mythical woman from whom the river and city of Galway, Ireland, derives its name. According to James Hardiman, quoting Lughaidh Ó Cléirigh, ""that the city of Galway took its name from the river, in which was drowned ""Gaillimh"", the daughter of Breasail."" Hardiman goes on to state that in the mid-17th map of the town, ""a rock is shown in the river"" (now called the Corrib), ""where"" it is stated, that ""a woman, named Galva, was drowned, near a great rock, in the river,"" (which is delineated on the"
"Wellpark Wellpark is a suburb of Galway city, Ireland. The area is bordered by the N6 Dublin Road to the south, the Tuam Road to the West and the suburb of Mervue on the east. (Irish: Garrain Phairc An Uarain, meaning ""the home of the well"")[2][3] Wellpark is a Gaeltacht[2] suburb of Galway city, Ireland. The area is bordered by the N6 Dublin Road to the south, the Tuam Road to the West and the suburb of Mervue on the east. It is 3 km (2 mi) east of Galway city, on the R336. Wellpark is on the eastern side"
"the Mervue Business Park and the Thermo King plant. Wellpark is home to 1,509 people based on the 2006 Census. It is a relatively small area sized 0.816 km². Wellpark Wellpark is a suburb of Galway city, Ireland. The area is bordered by the N6 Dublin Road to the south, the Tuam Road to the West and the suburb of Mervue on the east. (Irish: Garrain Phairc An Uarain, meaning ""the home of the well"")[2][3] Wellpark is a Gaeltacht[2] suburb of Galway city, Ireland. The area is bordered by the N6 Dublin Road to the south, the Tuam Road to"
"Loughrea Loughrea ( ; ) is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies to the north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains, and the lake from which it takes its name. The town is also famous for its cathedral (see Loughrea Cathedral) which dominates the town's skyline. The town has increased in population in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Although the town also serves as a commuter town for the city of Galway, it retains its vibrancy as an independent market town. The town takes its name from ""Loch Riach"" (Irish Riach"
"Sieges of Galway The city of Galway, Ireland - built as a naval base and military fort by Tairrdelbach mac Ruaidri Ua Conchobair in 1124, refounded as a military outpost and town by Richard Mor de Burgh in 1230 - has been subjected to a number of battles, sacks and sieges. This article enumerates them. Dun Beal Gallimhe can be translated as """"fort at the mouth of the Gallimhe river."""" It is believed to have been situated on the site of the present Customs House. This building is situated in the heart of the old medieval city between Quay Street"
"Galway Sessions, Galway Garden Festival, Galway Comedy Festival, Baffle Poetry Festival, Galway Aboo Halloween Festival, Tulca Festival of Visual Arts, Irish Fly Fair and Angling Show, Galway Science and Technology Festival, Spirit of Voice Festival, Galway Christmas Market, Galway African Film Festival and Galway Pride Festival. In June 2010, the Super8 Shots film festival was launched in Galway, the first Super film festival to occur in Ireland. In 2019, Galway is due to host a session of European Youth Parliament. The patron saint of the city since the 14th century has been St Nicholas of Myra. The Roman Catholic diocese"
"depressions that occasionally pass along the north west coast of Ireland. Most of these storms occur between late autumn and early spring. Due to the city's northerly location, Galway has long summer days. Daylight at midsummer is before 04:20 and lasts until after 23:00. In midwinter, daylight does not start until 08:49, and is gone by 16:19. On the west bank of the River Corrib as it enters the sea is the ancient neighbourhood of The Claddagh. For centuries it was an Irish-speaking enclave outside the city walls. Claddagh residents were mainly fisher folk and were governed by an elected"
"Martin Newell (retired) administrating in Claran. Killursa, a ruined medieval church dedicated to Saint Fursey, lies 2.6 km (1.6 mi) to the west, in the Ower townland. Headford is twinned with: Headford Headford () is a town in County Galway, located 26 km north of Galway city in the west of Ireland. It is a popular angling centre for the eastern shore of Lough Corrib, and Greenfields, some 6.5 km west of the town, is its boating harbour. The town is situated next to the Black River (noted also for its trout angling) which is the county boundary with Mayo."
"County Galway is marked by the Invermore River otherwise known as Inbhear Mór (which flows into the north of Kilkieran Bay), Loch Oorid (which lies a few kilometres west of Maam Cross) and the western spine of the Maumturks mountains. In the north of the mountains, the boundary meets the sea at Killary, a few kilometres west of Leenaun. The coast of Connemara is made up of multiple peninsulas. The peninsula of Iorras Ainbhtheach (sometimes corrupted to Iorras Aithneach) in the south is the largest and contains the villages of Carna and Kilkieran. The peninsula of Errismore consists of the"
"River Funshion The River Funshion (; ) is a river in Munster, Ireland, a tributary of the Munster Blackwater. The River Funshion rises in the Galtee Mountains, near the County Limerick–County Tipperary border. It flows southwards past Galtee Castle and under the M8, crossing the R639. It then flows westwards and forms part of the County Limerick–County Cork border, passing under the M8 again, and the R639 at Kilbeheny. It flows westwards through Mitchelstown Golf Club, north of the town. The Funshion passes under the N73 near Kildorrery, flowing southeast through Glanworth and again under the M8 and R639, draining"
"the south. The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland at . Several significant roads pass through the barony. The M6, a motorway forming part of the N6 Dublin to Galway national primary road, the N55 national secondary road connecting Athlone to Cavan and the N62 connecting the M6 to the M8. A railway line carrying several of the national rail company Iarnród Éireann's intercity services also passes through the barony. The barony is unusual in Ireland in having a single civil parish - St Mary's - that comprises the entire barony. It should not to be confused with"
"Athenry Athenry (; ) is a town in County Galway, Ireland, which lies east of Galway city. Some of the attractions of the medieval town are its town wall, Athenry Castle, its priory and its 13th century Anglo-Norman street-plan. The town is also well known by virtue of the song ""The Fields of Athenry"". Its name derives from the ford ('Áth') crossing the river Clarin just east of the settlement. Though other inaccurate explanations are still given, it was called 'Áth na Ríogh' ('Ford of the Kings') because it was the home area of the Cenél nDéigill, kings of the"
"running via Coleraine (for the Coleraine-Portrush railway line to Portrush) and Antrim. The railway line was upgraded with a track relay and planned passing loops to be installed The city of Galway has a population of 70,000 and there are two companies providing bus services throughout the city – Bus Éireann and Galway City Direct. There are 16 bus routes serving the city and its suburbs altogether – Bus Éireann operates 11 routes, while Galway City Direct runs 5 routes. GalwayTransport.info was set up in 2009 to provide information about public transport services currently operating in Galway city and the"
"were Inuit swept eastward by the North Atlantic Current. During the 16th and 17th centuries Galway remained loyal to the English crown for the most part, even during the Gaelic resurgence, perhaps for reasons of survival. However, by 1642 the city had allied itself with the Catholic Confederation of Kilkenny during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. During the resulting Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, Cromwellian forces captured the city after a nine-month siege. At the end of the 17th century the city supported the Jacobites in the Williamite war in Ireland and was captured by the Williamites after a very"
"County Galway County Galway () is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West of Ireland, part of the province of Connacht. There are several Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county. The traditional county includes, and is named for, the city of Galway, but the city and county now have separate local authorities: Galway City Council administers the urban area, while the rest of the county is administered by Galway County Council. The population of the county was 258,058 at the 2016 census. The first inhabitants in the Galway area arrived over 7000 years ago. Shell"
"Headford Headford () is a town in County Galway, located 26 km north of Galway city in the west of Ireland. It is a popular angling centre for the eastern shore of Lough Corrib, and Greenfields, some 6.5 km west of the town, is its boating harbour. The town is situated next to the Black River (noted also for its trout angling) which is the county boundary with Mayo. Located on the N84 national secondary road from Galway to Castlebar and the R333, and R334 regional roads the town is a popular commuter town to Galway City. The town is"
"short siege not long after the Battle of Aughrim in 1691. The great families of Galway were ruined. The city suffered further under the potato famines of 1845–1852, and it did not fully recover until the period of strong economic growth of the late 20th century (see Celtic Tiger). Like most of Ireland, has a oceanic climate (""Cfb"") according to the Köppen climate classification, being one of the world's mildest cities for latitude, partly because it is on an island. Galway has a year-round mild, moist, temperate and changeable climate, due to the prevailing winds of the North Atlantic Current"
"Comes to Spiddal"": Galway Bay Galway Bay (Irish: ""Loch Lurgain"" or ""Cuan na Gaillimhe"") is a large bay (or sea lough) on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south. Galway city is located on the northeast side of the bay. The bay is about long and from to in breadth. The Aran Islands (""Oileáin Árann"") are to the west across the entrance and there are numerous small islands within the bay. The approaches to the bay between"
"Newbridge, County Galway Newbridge is a small rural village located in County Galway in Ireland. It is located on a National secondary road, the N63 Galway City - Longford and is 55 km from Galway City and 25 km from Roscommon Town. The village has had various names in Irish such as ""An Droichead Nua"" as used officially, but there are also ""Gort an Iomaire"" and ""Cruffan"". The English name Newbridge comes from the village's iconic bridge over the Shiven River. Archbishop Patrick Delaney (1853–1926) of Melbourne, Australia was born in the village of ""Tonacor"", Newbridge. Chris Hynes- Owner of"
"Milltown, County Galway Milltown () is a small village in County Galway, Ireland. It is situated on the banks of the River Clare, 47 km from Galway City, 11 km from Tuam on the N17 road to Sligo. Milltown Community Council has been active in developing the parish, including through the building of a Community Centre, which offers varied activities. The first historical record of Milltown dates back to 1589. According to historian Hubert Thomas Knox's ""History of Mayo"", Sir Murrogh O'Flaherty and his army came to attack Edward Birmingham. They stormed the castle, burnt half of Milltown and destroyed"
"main mountainous areas in Connacht, including the Twelve Bens, Maumturks, Mweelrea, Croagh Patrick, Nephin Beg, Ox Mountains, and Dartry Mountains. Killary Harbour, Ireland's only true fjord, is located at the foot of Mweelrea. Connemara National Park is in County Galway. The Aran Islands, featuring prehistoric forts such as Dún Aonghasa, have been a regular tourist destination since the 19th century. Inland areas such as east Galway, Roscommon and Sligo have enjoyed greater historical population density due to better agricultural land and infrastructure. Rivers and lakes include the River Moy, River Corrib, the Shannon, Lough Mask, Lough Melvin, Lough Allen and"
"in Ireland. Each August, Loughrea as a community comes together to celebrate its favourite son, Alan ""Squinty"" Flynn. Known for his heroics with the opposite sex, he has received acclaim across all 32 counties in Ireland. Loughrea Loughrea ( ; ) is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies to the north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains, and the lake from which it takes its name. The town is also famous for its cathedral (see Loughrea Cathedral) which dominates the town's skyline. The town has increased in population in the late 20th and"
"Clifden Clifden (, meaning ""stepping stones"") is a coastal town in County Galway, Ireland, in the region of Connemara, located on the Owenglin River where it flows into Clifden Bay. As the largest town in the region, it is often referred to as ""the Capital of Connemara"". Frequented by tourists, Clifden is linked to Galway city by the N59. The town was founded at the start of the 19th century by John D'Arcy (1785–1839) who lived in Clifden Castle (built around 1818, now a ruin) west of Clifden. He had inherited the estate in 1804, when it was mostly inhabited"
"River Goul The River Goul () is a river that flows through the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Laois in Ireland. It is a tributary of the River Erkina which is in turn a tributary of the River Nore. It has its source in the Slieveardagh Hills, approximately six kilometres south of Urlingford. It enters the town from the southeast, passing under Main Street and making its way to the bridge at Urlingford Castle (and Mill). It flows north passing between Johnstown and Galmoy into County Laois before joining the River Erkina several kilometres west of Durrow. Rivers of Ireland"
"River Goul The River Goul () is a river that flows through the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Laois in Ireland. It is a tributary of the River Erkina which is in turn a tributary of the River Nore. It has its source in the Slieveardagh Hills, approximately six kilometres south of Urlingford. It enters the town from the southeast, passing under Main Street and making its way to the bridge at Urlingford Castle (and Mill). It flows north passing between Johnstown and Galmoy into County Laois before joining the River Erkina several kilometres west of Durrow. Rivers of Ireland"
"to Galway and Clifden along the N59. City Link and Bus Éireann are the two bus services that travel to and from Galway. It passes through Oughterard at various times throughout the day and stops on the main street. Sports clubs in the area include Oughterard GAA club (Corribdale), Oughterard Association Football Club (New Village), Oughterard Rugby Club (Cliden Road), and Corrib Basketball (Main Street). Oughterard Oughterard () is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2006 was 1,305."
"Galway Bay Galway Bay (Irish: ""Loch Lurgain"" or ""Cuan na Gaillimhe"") is a large bay (or sea lough) on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south. Galway city is located on the northeast side of the bay. The bay is about long and from to in breadth. The Aran Islands (""Oileáin Árann"") are to the west across the entrance and there are numerous small islands within the bay. The approaches to the bay between the Aran Islands"
"club. In 1994, Galbally was selected as the 'prettiest town in Ireland' in the annual Irish Tidy Towns Competition, and has won the Limerick competition nine times. A folk ballad, ""The Galbally Farmer"", tells of the trials suffered by a hired labourer working for the miserly farmer of the title, Darby O'Leary. Galbally, County Limerick Galbally () is a village in southeast County Limerick, Ireland, on the border with County Tipperary. It is located at the foot of the Galtee Mountains and at the western approach to the Glen of Aherlow. The Aherlow River, flowing down from the Galtee mountains,"
"the Robinhood Stream (Coolfan River), Gallblack Stream (formed from the Blackditch and Gallanstown Streams), Drimnagh Castle (or Bluebell) Stream, and Walkinstown Stream. River Camac The River Camac (sometimes spelled ""Cammock"", or, historically, ""Cammoge"" or ""Cammoke""; Irish: ""An Chamóg"" or ""Abhainn na Camóige"") is one of the larger rivers in Dublin and was one of four tributaries of the Liffey critical to the early development of the city. The Camac forms from a flow from Mount Seskin southeast of Saggart, to the southwest of Dublin city, and other mountain streams, as well as an 18th-century diversion from the Brittas River tributary"
"Lough Corrib Lough Corrib ( ; ) is a lake in the west of Ireland. The River Corrib or Galway River connects the lake to the sea at Galway. It is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland (after Lough Neagh). It covers 176 km² and lies mostly in County Galway with a small area of its northeast corner in County Mayo. The first canal on the island of Ireland was cut in the 12th century. Known as the Friar's Cut, it allowed boats to pass from Lough Corrib to"