Galway, Ireland

Galway, called Gailimh in Irish, with a population of over 70,000, is Ireland’s fourth largest town and is a major hub for visits to West Ireland. It has long since been known as The City of the Tribes and this title could not be more appropriate these days, given the multicultural vibrancy of present-day Galway. Galway, known as the ???City of the Tribes??? is an important tourist center and a gateway to the scenic areas of the county. Beginning in the 15th century, Galway was ruled by tribes, as the leading fourteen families were called. Their names were Athy, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, D'arcy, Deane, ffont, French, Joyce, Kirwan, Lynch, Martin, Morris, and Skerritt. The tribes built many castles through-out County Galway. These days, many streets and landmarks bear the names of these early tribes. Galway is a bustling town with fantastic nightlife. It's short on common tourist attractions, such as museums, but the charming pedestrianised streets and numerous pubs and cafes are sure to keep you occupied. Galway is a perfect base for seeing the West Ireland, but it is also worth a visit in itself. Although it has only a few typical sightseeing spots what makes it a wonderful place to stay is the atmosphere, the culture, the people, and the events. The pedestrian shopping area south of Eyre Square, is a pleasant place to walk around. And if the traditional Irish rain starts, just visit the Eyre Square shopping center, where they have put a roof above parts of the old town wall and so included them into the shopping centre, a beautiful combination of old and new. At the south end of the pedestrian mall, is the Spanish Arch, one of the few remaining parts of the town's ancient defenses. The park adjacent to the arch is a popular place to sit and relax, while watching the Corrib flow out into Galway Bay. The Promenade in Salthill, is a fantastic place to people watch on rare warm, sunny days. People walk and rollerblade along the prom and kids and adults alike jump off...

Channel: www.CheckMyCity.com Video Length: 2m 57s Date Found: Sun, Mar 07 2010 11:20 PM Category: Travel Date Produced: Sun, Mar 07 2010 11:11 PM View Count: 1