Galway is a city located on the West Coast of Ireland. It sits on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and has a population of approximately 79,000.
Galway is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city steeped in culture, rich in folklore and famous for its cobble-stoned streets, quaint shops and charming restaurants. It is known as Ireland’s cultural heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Home to the world-renowned Druid Theatre Company, Macnas Street Theatre Company and An Taibhdhearc, there is much to do in this wonderful city.
Galway city has experienced very rapid growth in recent years and has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors, including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution, education, healthcare and services that include financial, construction, cultural, and professional. 8 of the world’s top 10 med-tech companies have a physical presence in Galway.
In addition, Galway boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The landscape leaves one breathless, from the prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus, the most westerly point in Europe, to Connemara and the Burren.
Galway has been…
- recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the top cities on the planet to visit in 2020
- officially awarded a European Region of Gastronomy 2018
- dubbed ‘Ireland’s Most Charming City’ by The New York Times in 2016
- voted as the ‘friendliest city in the World’ by US magazine Travel + Leisure in 2015…
- …and it still is a very friendly city!