Connacht

Located in the west of Ireland, the province of Connacht covers 17,711 square kilometers and includes the counties of Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo.

The Connacht kingdom flourished under the Uí Briúin Aí dynasty from 882 until the 1230s, when internal conflicts led to Norman settlement under Richard Mór de Burgh.

The province maintains strong ties to Irish language traditions, with 39.8 percent of residents speaking Irish, particularly in the Gaeltacht regions of Galway and Mayo.

Galway City serves as the provincial capital and main transportation hub, offering direct connections to Dublin, Shannon Airport, and other major Irish destinations.

The region contains Ireland's largest island, Achill, and the ancient Céide Fields, which preserve the oldest known field systems in the world.

Location: Ireland

Shares border with: Leinster, Munster, Ulster

GPS coordinates: 53.78000,-9.05000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47