Galway

geographical name

Gal·​way ˈgȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce Galway (audio)
1
county of western Ireland in the province of Connacht bordering on the Atlantic area 2293 square miles (5962 square kilometers), population 250,653
2
city and port on Galway Bay (an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean) in western Ireland population 75,529

Note: The borough of Galway is the capital of the county of Galway.

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“Galway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Galway. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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