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"
Newbridge, County Galway local pub and attached store in Newbridge in mid 1900s. Ran both of these establishments with his wife, Bridie. Their home was adjacent to the property. The Hynes family was local to the town. Curley Family- owned Curley's Woods, acres of land surrounding local farms. Dean Kelly- Priest of local church. Led the Catholic congregation of Newbridge for years in early 1900s. Newbridge, County Galway Newbridge is a small rural village located in County Galway in Ireland. It is located on a National secondary road, the N63 Galway City - Longford and is 55 km from Galway City and 25