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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True to his word, the Galway Girl hitmaker has thrown his weight behind the band, bringing them on as opening acts alongside fellow Irish artists Beoga, Amble and Aaron Rowe on his ongoing Loop tour.
From BBC ● May 16, 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 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
“I will go to Galway to find your father.”
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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