Galway

Galway is a unique county on the west side of ireland, filled with many tourist attractions. Galway was formed from a small fishing village near the spanish arch called ‘The Claddagh’. But later became a walled town in the year 1232. After the territory was captured by the Anglo Normans lead by Richard De Burgo. Still today you can see some of the wall left over after decades. Also, Galway is known as the cultural heart of ireland.

In 1396 a charter was granted that gave governing powers to 14 merchant families, known as the 14 tribes of Galway. Because of Galway's location on the Atlantic, Galway became a thriving seaport for wine, spices, and fish, and developed trade with other european countries. However had a huge decline in transport and trade in 1651 with the arrivel of cromwell.

Galway today is a beautiful tourist location that is a thriving, bohemian, cultraul city. Aswell as being a popular sea side destination with it beautiful beaches. Galway has amazing cobbled streets to explore with colorful shops and busy bar culture. Galway is known to have multiple festivals throughout the year with huge crowds gathering for art festivals, races and many other events. Old ireland is present too with turf fires and traditional music. Or you could watch the amazing sunsets in Galway, Ireland.