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About Galway |
Medieval Galway was a powerful city state. It traded in wine, spices, salt, animal product and fish.
The wealth of its people was expressed in the many fine stone-faced buildings of which "fourteen remarkable
edifices, castles or mansions of the nobility" are specifically shown in the city's famous Pictorial Map of
1651. These were the proud property of the powerful local merchant families who became known as "Tribes of Galway".
The Church of St. Nicholas of Myra, started in 1320 has become its most important building. Galway became a Royal Borough in 1396 and when in 1484 Richard 111 of England gave it mayor status, power was transferred from the de Burgo to the fourteen tribes or merchant families. The aftermath of the Parliamentarian and Religious Wars of the 17th Century saw Galway much reduced in status. A partial recovery based on its water-power industries, occurred during the 19th century. In the last quarter of this century, Galway has concentrated on promoting its tourist potential and building a strong local industrial base. |
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Galway History Galway Races Galway Oyster Festival Galway Arts Festival The Claddagh Salthill Golf courses in Galway St Nicholas Cathedral The Aran Islands The Burren The Twelve Bens Links and Resources |
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