Galway

American  

[gawl-wey] / ˈgɔl weɪ /

noun

1. a county in S Connaught, in W Republic of Ireland. 2,293 sq. mi. (5,940 sq. km).

2. its county seat: a seaport in the W part.

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Galway British  

/ ˈɡɔːlweɪ /

noun

1. 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)

2. a port in W Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Galway, on Galway Bay: important fisheries (esp for salmon). Pop: 66 163 (2002)

3. Former name: Roscommon.  a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from W Ireland

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Example Sentences

The project was led by researchers from the University of Galway in collaboration with the University Ibn Zohr in Morocco.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

The research involved senior scientists and doctoral researchers from both universities, with additional support from University of Galway undergraduate students who travel to Morocco each year as part of their Bachelor of Science Zoology programme.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Luminate originated at the University of Galway in Ireland, where Hannon was part of a medical-electronics group that included Barbara Oliveira, now the startup’s chief clinical officer, and their professor, Martin O’Halloran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Luminate remains based in Galway and has U.S. operations in Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

I haven’t seen a cow, or any animal, for that matter, except a stray dog and the occasional hardy bird, since leaving County Galway, and I look forward to seeing them again.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline