Galway
Americannoun
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a county in S Connaught, in W Republic of Ireland. 2,293 sq. mi. (5,940 sq. km).
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its county seat: a seaport in the W part.
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a county of W Republic of Ireland, in S Connacht, on Galway Bay and the Atlantic: it has a deeply indented coastline and many offshore islands, including the Aran Islands. County town: Galway. Pop: 209 077 (2002). Area: 5939 sq km (2293 sq miles)
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a port in W Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Galway, on Galway Bay: important fisheries (esp for salmon). Pop: 66 163 (2002)
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Former name: Roscommon. a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from W Ireland
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Connolly served 17 years as councillor in Galway, including a one-year term as mayor of her native city.
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Connolly, from Galway, who has been a TD since 2016, was backed by the major left-wing parties – Sinn Féin, Labour, the Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and the Greens.
From BBC
Even though Connolly previously served as an Irish Labour councillor, she left the party after they did not add her as a running mate alongside Higgins on the Galway ticket.
From BBC
A yellow warning for rain has been issued for counties Galway and Kerry.
From BBC
She has represented Galway West in the lower house of the Irish Parliament, Dáil Éireann, since 2016.
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