Claddagh, Ancient fishing settlement in Galway, Ireland
The Claddagh extends along the western edge of Galway City where the River Corrib flows into Galway Bay, featuring rows of modern houses.
In 1232, Anglo-Norman settlers constructed a defensive wall around Galway City that deliberately excluded the Claddagh community from the main urban area.
The Claddagh community maintained their distinct identity through generations with their own monarch who directed fishing operations and resolved local disputes.
The settlement contains St Mary's Dominican Church, a primary school, and a community center, connected to central Galway by the Wolfe Tone Bridge.
The fishermen of Claddagh held exclusive rights to catch fish in Galway Bay, using traditional wooden sailing vessels known as Galway Hookers.
Location: Galway
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
GPS coordinates: 53.26904,-9.05638
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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