County Galway, Administrative division on the western coast of Ireland
County Galway extends over 6,149 square kilometers of varied terrain, including mountains, lakes, islands, and coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean.
The territory became an official county in 1569, following centuries of occupation by various kingdoms and regional territories throughout the medieval period.
The region maintains the largest Gaeltacht area in Ireland, where residents continue to speak Irish as their primary language in daily communication.
The county operates under two separate administrative bodies: Galway City Council manages the urban center, while Galway County Council oversees the remaining territory.
Lough Corrib, Ireland's largest lake, contains 365 islands within its waters and divides the county from north to south.
Location: Connacht
Capital city: Galway
Shares border with: County Clare, County Offaly, County Roscommon, County Mayo
Website: https://galway.ie/ga
GPS coordinates: 53.33333,-9.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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