History of Galway History of Galway Galway, one of the largest cities in Ireland, situated on the west coast of Ireland, has a complex history going back around 800 years. The city was the only medieval city in the province of Connacht. The city takes its name from that of the river, the "Gaillimh". The word "Gaillimh" means ""stony"" as in ""stony river"". Today, the river is commonly called the River Corrib, after Lough Corrib, just to the north. In Irish, Galway is also called "Cathair na Gaillimhe" ("city of Galway") which is a modern creation to prevent confusion with "Contae na Gaillimhe"
Woodlawn, County Galway Woodlawn, County Galway Woodlawn, historically known as Mota and Moote is a village in County Galway, Ireland, on the R359 regional road between the main road and rail networks which traverse east-west, from Ballinasloe and approximately from Galway City. The name Woodlawn applies to a wide area, of which Woodlawn railway station, Post Office and the Church of Ireland parish church are the central points. The landscape is a blend of woodland, bog and pasture, which give a varied texture to the area. The Church of Ireland parish of Woodlawn is in the Diocese of Limerick, Killaloe and Clonfert. Woodlawn