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Galway, the fifth largest city in Ireland, is the major hub for visitors to West Ireland. The city has a multicultural vibrance and therefore is also known as "The city of the Tribes". Galway is also known as a scenic getaway with a fabulous nightlife and charming pedestrianized streets with various pubs and cafes. According the 2011 census the city has a population of 75 414 people.

What to see / do

• Galway Cathedral -- One of the largest and most dominating buildings in Galway.
• Galway City Museum -- Exhibitions focusing on the medieval town.
• Spanish Arch -- A 16th century bastion
• St. Nicholas Church -- The largest medieval parish church in Ireland.
• Lynch's Castle -- Formerly owned by the fourteen tribes which ruled the city centuries ago.
• Salmon Weir Bridge -- The bridge crosses the Corrib from the cathedral to the courthouse.

Events

• Galway Arts Festival -- A celebration of the performing and visual arts in July every year.
• Galway Loves Theatre
• Roundstone Summer Festival -- A festival of music, fun, laughter and games for all ages.
• Clarenbridge Oyster Festival -- Great festival filled with good food, drinks, music and entertainment.

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