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  Galway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Galway (official Irish name: Gaillimh) is the main city in the province of Connacht in Ireland and capital of County Galway.
Galway remained mostly loyal to the English crown during the Gaelic resurgence as a matter of survival, yet by 1642 the city allied itself with the Catholic Confederation of Kilkenny during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Galway has an Association Football (Soccer) team, Galway United in the League of Ireland; two local rugby union teams in the city Galwegians and Corinthians, and one in the county, (Connemara) as well as Connacht Rugby who play in the Celtic League; and contributes players to the County Gaelic football and hurling teams.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galway   (2545 words)

  
 Galway Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Galway Airport (IATA: GWY, ICAO: EICM), or Aerphort na Gaillimhe in Irish, is located at Carnmore about 6.5 kilometres (4 miles) from Galway city in Ireland and is managed by Corrib Airport Limited.
Galway Flying Club is located at the airport along with many privately owned aircraft.
Despite being only 6km from Galway city center, the airport is very poorly served by public transport, with only a single daily bus and no rail connection.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galway_Airport   (324 words)

  
 Galway Airport takes off   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
GALWAY AIRPORT is to receive funding which will allow it to operate an extra daily flight to Dublin –; airport authorities say the new route will be operational from April 1.
The airport is also to enter into discussions with the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications, Mary O'Rourke with a view towards securing further funding for improving the airport's infrastructure.
According to Coyle, one estimate of the direct tax yield from multi-national companies in the Galway area is £84 million, and the direct spin off tax resulting from their presence is around £80 million, with an annual growth rate for both of these figures standing at about 10 per cent.
www.galwayadvertiser.ie /news/180997/page2.htm   (509 words)

  
 Galway Conference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Galway is situated on the West Coast of the Republic of Ireland and may be easily reached by air, ferry, train, bus or car or a combination of these.
Connecting flights to Galway from Dublin airport are available through Aer Arann www.aerarann.ie.Galway Airport is approximately 18km from the city centre www.galwayairport.com.
Shannon Airport is the next nearest airport to Galway and has direct international connections with the USA and elsewhere www.shannonairport.com.
www.ics.ltsn.ac.uk /events/conf2003/galway/travel_info.html   (337 words)

  
 Cheap Car Hire & Rental in Galway Airport (GWY) Ireland
The airport is located at Carnmore 4 miles from Galway city and provides as an access route to the beautiful west of Ireland.
From east of the Galway city the airport is a short distance away, connected by R339 and then the racecourse road to the airport.
Galway airport is improving and updating the facilities throughout the terminal.
www.anycarhire.com /car-hire/galway-airport.htm   (331 words)

  
 Getting to Galway Ireland
As one of the major population centres in the West of Ireland, Galway City has excellent travel connections, both domestic and international, and is well connected to all areas of the county.
Galway Airport is located in Carnmore, approximately 6km from Galway City near Oranmore.
Galway is a central hub for the West of Ireland.
www.galway1.ie /faq/distance.htm   (468 words)

  
 RTE News - Row over plans for expansion of Galway airport
A campaign for the development of a new international airport in Galway has led to a clash between the city's Chamber of Commerce and Junior Minister Eamon O Cuiv.
Galway Airport is one of the country's smaller regional airports with around 70,000 passengers passing through every year.
The airport board now plans to spend £5million expanding the airport, which is located 7 miles from the city centre.
www.rte.ie /news/1999/0907/airport.html   (279 words)

  
 Connemara.net news: Fly Galway - Europe direct
Galway Airport has been promised the necessary funding to accommodate medium-sized jets, thereby opening the airport and the surrounding region to direct flights from Britain and Continental Europe.
Edward Moran, General Manager of Galway Airport, told Glór Chonamara that an aeronautical study currently underway should be completed by the end of February, or early March.
When the current study is concluded the airport authorities must purchase the land required and apply for planning permission to extend the runway.
www.connemara.net /news/index.php?id=085   (469 words)

  
 Information of how to get to Kinvara
Dublin airport is the main airport of Ireland.
Galway airport is only 20 minutes drive from Kinvara, and 10 minutes from Galway city.
Hackney cabs/Taxis From Shannon airport or Gort, to Kinvara
www.vortexhealing.com /Travelling-to-Kinvara-1.html   (669 words)

  
 IASIL 2004 - Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Citylink - busses from Dublin and Shannon Airports to Galway
Galway is a relatively compact city, and it is possible to walk to most destinations.
The conference is being held at NUI Galway, which is a short distance from all hotels, Corrib Village, and Galway city centre.Maps of Galway will be supplied to all delegates at registration.
www.iasil.org /conferences/galway/travel.html   (1218 words)

  
 Rent a Car in Ireland - Galway Airport
Galway airport is located just 6km from the City Centre, which makes Galway Airport ideally positioned, whether you are visiting on business or taking advantage of the uniqueness that is Galway and the West of Ireland.
Galway Airport is the fastest growing regional airport in Ireland and has doubled its passenger throughput since 1998.
Galway Airport has a café bar and it is located in the main concourse.
www.sunwheels.com /car-hire/ireland_galwayairport.htm   (313 words)

  
 IFIP WG8.6: The Transfer and Diffusion of IT for Organisational Resilience, Galway, Ireland, June 7-10, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Galway Airport is approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the city centre.
If you wish to arrange car hire at Galway airport, it is advisable that you telephone one of these agencies in advance: Hertz (+353 87 2236073), Avis (+353 91 786440), National (+353 91 771929), Budget (+353 91 566376), Dan Dooley (+353 91 794713), or Europcar (+353 91 562222).
Galway airport is about 5 miles (8 km) from the city centre.
www.nuigalway.ie /cisc/ifip8.6/travel.html   (2429 words)

  
 Galway Airport
Commenting on the announcement, Padraig O’Ceidigh, Managing Director, Aer Arann said; ‘‘we are delighted to be announcing our fourth UK service from Galway Airport which has become a major hub for Aer Arann, carrying in excess of 135,000 passengers through the airport during 2003.
Negotiations with Galway Airport for continued route development have been ongoing and market analysis coupled with local community demand indicates that Birmingham is an obvious new destination from Galway.
Aer Arann have enjoyed huge expansion from Galway Airport during 2003 and now operate over 95 flights per week in and out of the airport on four routes including Galway to Dublin, London Luton, Edinburgh and Manchester.
www.galwayairport.com /newsdetail.asp?id=10   (300 words)

  
 Galway : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
Galway is 92km (57 miles) N of Shannon Airport, 219km (136 miles) W of Dublin, 105km (65 miles) NW of Limerick, 209km (130 miles) NW of Cork, and 193km (120 miles) N of Killarney
As the gateway to west Ireland, Galway is the terminus for many national roads.
The core of downtown Galway lies between Eyre Square on the east and the River Corrib on the west.
www.frommers.com /destinations/galway/0134010002.html   (718 words)

  
 Galway Chamber of Commerce
Galway Chamber member were recently issued with a survey to find out their priority issues when it comes to doing business in Galway.
Galway City Council has insisted that the project has been on schedule up to now, therefore there would be five months left on the project at the pace that the departed contractor was operating at...
Galway Chamber of Commerce has lobbied Government on bringing Broadband to Galway and we are now deeply involved in the introduction of Broadband to businesses and the wider community in the greater Galway City area.
www.galwaychamber.com /latest_news.asp   (6002 words)

  
 Travel & Transport Information: Getting to NUI Galway, About, NUI Galway
Galway city is served by train services from Dublin (via Midlands and East Galway), as well as public and private bus services from all parts of Ireland.
Galway Airport is 5 miles to the east of Galway city.
A number of private bus services also operate connections from Dublin Airport to Galway city (City Link, Bus Nestor), and public bus connections via city centre are also available.
www.nuigalway.ie /about/getting_to_nuigalway.php   (1418 words)

  
 RTE Business - Galway Airport announces three new routes
Galway Airport has signed a €6m deal with EuroManx to start flying three new routes from the airport.
The Chairman of Galway Airport, Joe Higgins, says the routes are in response to market demands and predicts that they will bring over €8m to the Galway economy.
Galway airport already operates flights to seven destinations, Dublin, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Lorient in France.
www.rte.ie /business/2005/0301/galway.html   (197 words)

  
 Map And Nearby Airports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Driving Directions: Leaving Galway Airport, turn left out of Galway Airport and follow signs for Galway City by the N59.
Firstly you approach the Lynch roundabout, take the 3rd exit in the direction of the city, continue to the Morris roundabout, take the 2nd exit, proceed to the Font roundabout, take the 2nd exit and finally at the Kirwan roundabout take the first exit to the left and the hotel is directly on the right.
There is a Toll Bridge on the M50 from the airport- current charge is approx ?1.80 per car (Nov 2005).
marriott.com /search/mapAndNearbyAirports.mi?marshaCode=GWYCY   (398 words)

  
 Galway Airport: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
Galway Airport (IATA Airport Code[For more info, click on this link]: GWY) is located at Carnmore about 4 miles (6.5 km) from Galway Galway quick summary:
Galway (irish: gaillimh) is a city in the province of connacht in ireland and capital of county galway....
(icao airport code; eick) is one of irelands main airports....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/ga/galway_airport.htm   (537 words)

  
 FOAF Galway - Travelling
Both Aer Arann and British Airways (Logan Air) fly to Galway Airport from a number of airports in the UK and from Dublin, Ireland.
The airport is 6 kms from the city.
The next nearest airport to Galway after Shannon is Knock International Airport in County Mayo.
sw.deri.org /~jbreslin/foaf-galway/travelling.html   (692 words)

  
 Galway Apartment to Rent, Self Catering Holiday Home Galway Roscam House
Roscam House is a large luxurious apartment in Galway Ireland.
Sleeps 6, and situated on the second floor with lift access, it has views of Galway bay and The Burren.
The location of this show is spectacular as its situated at the mouth of The River Corrib, with views of the Spanish Arch and on arrival at The Claddagh Hall all patrons are met and greeted by the famous Claddagh Swans.
www.galwayapartment.com   (170 words)

  
 European Software Centre - Travel Directions
Shannon Airport is on the main Limerick/Galway Road.
On leaving the airport, continue for approximately two miles until you reach the main Limerick/Galway Road.
Galway is approximately 50 miles from Shannon Airport.
h40055.www4.hp.com /galway/travel.html   (432 words)

  
 ISWC 2005 - Galway location, directions how to get here.
As Galway is a major Irish tourist attraction, there are many well developed transport options for your journey to ISWC2005, amongst them, plane, train, bus and car/taxi.
The two biggest airports are Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport.
There are connecting flights from Dublin Airport to Galway Airport with Aer Arann.
iswc2005.semanticweb.org /Ghowtogethere.html   (263 words)

  
 Direction to reach An Spidéal
At the moment there is a major construction project to build a proper motorway to Galway but it won't be finished before 2005 so be prepared.
This airport is at Carnore only 3 miles East of Galway city on the N6.
Beware though that the plane ride from Dublin to Galway is on a pretty small (45 seat) turboprop plane and can be affected by cancellations during the winter if the weather is bad.
www.anspideal.net /information/directions.htm   (440 words)

  
 B&B Galway Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Oranmore County Galway Arlington House Ireland B&Bs
B&B Galway Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Oranmore County Galway Arlington House Ireland B&Bs Ireland BandB> Galway > Oranmore > Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Arlington House Bedand Breakfast accommodation is a recently refurbished B and B located in Oranmore Galway in the beautiful West of Ireland
Galway city centre is just 10 minutes The house is on the main bus route and there is an hourly service to and from the city.
www.arlingtonhousebb.com   (213 words)

  
 Blackrock Hotel, Galway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
The Blackrock House Hotel, Doughiska, Galway is a new exciting 3 star hotel situated ten minutes from Galway city centre and three kilometers from Galway airport.
Also located in the area is Galway Race course, which hosts the biggest race meeting in Europe on the last week in July.
The new Galway Clinic, Merlin Park Hospital and the Bon Secours are all situated within five minutes of the Blackrock House Hotel.
www.blackrockhousehotel.com   (207 words)

  
 Ashton House - Luxury Guest House.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-02)
We're situated in a quiet residential area of Galway city only five minutes walk from Salthill promenade and beach and a three minute drive from the city centre.
A fax machine is available for your convenience and we can arrange transport from the airport or train station.
Galway is a vibrant city with innumerable pubs, clubs, galleries, restaurants, and theatres.
www.ashtonhousegalway.ie   (282 words)

  
 Western Ireland with Galway Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Galway is Ireland's fastest growing city and a buzzing university town that seems to host a different arts festival every second month.
The downside of its rapid growth is chronic traffic chaos on the approaches to its tiny historcal center, not to mention the bleak urban sprawl of warehouse developments, billboards, and shopping malls on its ring roads.
Galway is also the departure point for the sublime and spooky Aran Islands, celebrated by playwright J. Synge in Riders to the Sea.
fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=west_ireland@602&...   (506 words)

  
 Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The west of the country, however, tends to be wetter on average and prone to the full force of Atlantic storms, more especially in the late autumn and winter months, which occasionally bring destructive winds and high rainfall totals to these areas, as well as snow and hail.
The three most important international airports in the Republic are Dublin Airport, Cork International Airport and Shannon Airport.
There are several smaller regional airports in the Republic (Galway Airport, Kerry Airport, Knock International Airport, Sligo Airport, Waterford Airport) that mostly limit their services to Ireland and the United Kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ireland   (5572 words)

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