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.
noun
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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
Example Sentences
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Dr Michel Dugon, a zoologist at the University of Galway, said the figures are "interesting" but "not surprising".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Elsewhere, police dismantled a makeshift barrier erected by protesters blockading western Galway docks.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Protesters also blockaded fuel sites in Cork, Limerick and Galway.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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
Sing and pretend to be happy until she took the road to Galway.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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