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Living & Studying Abroad in Galway, Ireland

About Galway

Population:
Location:
73,000
In the West, along Galway Bay
City features
• One of Europe's fastest-growing urban areas
• Offers a vibrant and diverse population, yet retains a quaint, small-town feel
• Open-air markets, museums, shops and restaurants add to Galway’s appeal
• Students account for nearly 15 percent of the city’s population
• A thriving college town with a hip music and pub scene
• A great place to soak up traditional Irish culture, including two Irish-speaking theatres
• A Gaeltacht with the highest percentage of Irish speakers in Ireland

Do more!
• Take advantage of local opportunities for fishing, golf and riding
• Travel to Connemara and other parts of the Gaeltacht
• Explore the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands

Links

Connemara.net
Visit Aran Islands
Galway.net
Galway News

 

 
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