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 research, which included scientists from the University of Galway, found that coral reefs are home to a wide range of microbes that produce chemicals with strong potential for use in medicine and biotechnology.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Elsewhere, police dismantled a makeshift barrier erected by protesters blockading western Galway docks.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 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

Only one road went to Galway, and it wound along the coast like a ball of yarn let loose, Da had said.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff