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	Galway Races, Oyster Festival and Clarinbridge
		The Galway Races has become the greatest of all Irish Racing Festivals and probably the most lavish, colourful and sociable fixtures in the Irish Racing World.
		It is a seven day meeting with a total of 51sponsored races consisting of both flat and national hunt races which attracts all type of race-goer.
		The Galway Races provide Galway city with a major spending boom during race week and are the lifeblood of the tourist season in Galway.
	www.ardilaunhousehotel.ie /htmlsite/galway_festival.asp (467 words)

	Galway - World Wikia
		Galway is both the county and city name, the administrative capital of the county of Galway and the main religious centre of Connach.
		Galway’s artistic and theatrical culture is very evident, there are traditional pubs with live music to suit all tastes, fine restaurants and a rich calendar of festivals and events: The Arts Festival in July, the A.T Cross Literature Festival in April, the Galway Races in July and the Galway Oyster Festival in September.
		The County of Galway stretches from Ballinasole in the central counties, crosses Connemara and arrives at the craggy Atlantic coast of Clifden.
	world.wikia.com /wiki/Galway (1039 words)

	Galway Harbour
		Galway is an ancient city but its medieval streets and pubs throng with a young, vibrant and cosmopolitan population.
		Galway also acts as a gateway to some of the most popular destinations on Ireland’s western seaboard, including the cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and of course Connemara and the Gaeltacht area where the Irish language is still in everyday use.
		Galway is a great base for angling, golfing or watersport enthusiasts or for those who just want to walk the promenade at Salthill or want to enjoy one of Galway’s many festivals, which include the Oyster Festival, the Arts Festival and the famous Galway Races.
	www.galwayharbour.com /tourism.asp (228 words)

	Marquette University \| Study Abroad \| About Galway
		Galway was founded in the 13th century as a medieval settlement by the River Corrib on the west coast of Ireland.
		Among the numerous festivals and celebrations, Galway is famous for its International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival.
		Galway is a university town, with the student population making up 15% of the total city population.
	www.marquette.edu /abroad/where/about-galway.shtml (218 words)

	About, Introduction to NUI Galway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Galway was founded in the 13th century by the Anglo-Norman de Burgos as a medieval settlement on the eastern bank of the River Corrib.
		Galway's numerous annual festivals and celebrations - among them the 'Cúirt' International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival - are famous throughout Ireland and beyond.
		The University, situated close to the heart of Galway, enjoys an intimate relationship with the city and during the academic year, 15% of the population of the city are students.
	www.nuigalway.ie /about/introduction.php (1001 words)

	Quality Hotel Clarinbridge Galway Hotel Accommodation
		Galway lies at the heart of Connacht, the Land of the Ancient Kings and is within an easy drive of North Clare and Connemara.
		The centre of Galway city has many narrow winding streets which are perfect for exploring on foot.
		Where the River Corrib widens out to meet Galway Bay, there is the Spanish Arch which was built in 1584 to protect the harbour.
	www.travelireland.org /galway/hotels/quality-hotel-clarinbridge (375 words)

	Hotels, Hostels, Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses, Farmhouses and Self Catering Accommodation in Galway Ireland
		Galway itself grew from a small fishing village in the Claddagh area and became a walled town when Richard De Burgo and the Anglo Norman's captured local O' Flaherty territory in 1232.
		Galway's isolation, however, encouraged a very successful trade with Portugal and Spain and for a significant period the county enjoyed great prosperity.
		The Galway Races in the last week of July draw similar crowds.
	www.irishbeds.com /galway.html (313 words)

	Independent guide to Ireland - Galway
		Galway is the capital of the West of Ireland and Europe’s most westerly city.
		Galway is one of the most vibrant Irish destinations, with pubs and restaurants, arts, crafts and culture, regardless of what time of year you visit.
		Galway Cathedral - possibly the most impressive building in Galway the Cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas and overlooks the Salmon Weir Bridge.
	www.roadtoireland.eu /Ireland_Galway.html (686 words)

	EPR Architects - Hotel/Leisure - Galway Races, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The project is structured to allow for racing to continue without interruption while the works are undertaken.
		The new West Stand at Galway occupies a similar footprint to the original stand and is intended to have a similar capacity of 6000 people.
		Galway is a people’s racecourse and people flow freely around most areas of the enclosure.
	www.epr.co.uk /architect_hotels_galway.html (546 words)

	Old Galway 31/07/97 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Records of organised race meetings in Co Galway go back to the middle of the 18th century when we had what were usually known as Horse Matches, run in accordance with the "King's Plate Articles".
		Local tradition had it that steeplechase races were run annually at Kiltulla, east of Ballybrit, for many years prior to 1867 when, due to flooding on the course, they were transferred in 1868 to Bushfield near Oranmore.
		The Galway Archaeological and Historical Society is hosting a function this evening (July 31) in Athenry Castle at 8.30 to commemorate the death of Francis Ledwidge, the poet from Slane, Co Meath.
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /ent/3107/old.htm (424 words)

	Galway Races
		As the familiar strains of 'The Galway Races' resound from the loudspeakers, the emphasis is decidedly on camaraderie and merriment.
		Galway during race-week is about many things: brimming pints of golden beer, cream-collared tankards of fl stout, and celebratory champagne...
		Galway is about voices past and present; those of the late Michael O'Hehir, and the late Luke Kelly singing 'As I roved out through Galway to seek for recreation...; and the racecourse-echoing tones of Des Scahill and Tony O'Hehir.
	www.2camels.com /galway-races.php (960 words)

	News - 23 July 1998
		The Guinness Galway Hurdle, run on Thursday, is the other main race attraction, and these two races alone have a combined prize fund of £125,000 - £65,000 for the Plate and £60,000 for the Hurdle.
		Monday's GPT Galway QR Handicap has a value of £25,000; the McDonogh's Handicap on Tuesday has a value of £50,000; the Guinness Extra Stout Handicap, which is run on Friday, has a prize fund of £20,000; while Saturday's Dawn Dairies Handicap Hurdle has a value of £20,000.
		The race track has been widened by 18 feet, and this, along with other improvements such as the upgrading and enlargement of the horsebox parking area, may mean an increase in the number of race days in Galway.
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /news/980723/page31.htm (505 words)

	The Galway Races, by Mary Hession - connemara.net
		We always went to the races on the Monday and Tuesday evenings when the mood would be relaxed and gently expectant, an aperitif to the grand spread of racing delights to come on Wednesday and Thursday.
		I parked my car and as I walked across the field the various sounds of racing came to meet me: the familiar voices (at least they always sound familiar) on the PA system, mingled with the cries of the hawkers and the screams from the rollercoaster, all beckoning me to hurry.
		The growing excitement is palpable as the race nears its conclusion and the crowd goes wild when its favourite wins.
	connemara.net /words/races.htm (581 words)

	Galway : Spectator Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Galway horses are famous for their speed, small size, and beauty, so it's no surprise that the races here are the best in Ireland, and among the best in Europe.
		There are records of organized horse racing in Galway as far back as the 13th century, and in 1764 there was a well-known 5-day race at Knockbarron near Loughrea.
		To this day, races in Galway are an event worth catching, and people come from around the country to experience the frivolity (music is usually performed around the racecourse), the pomp (ladies are known to get dressed to the nines), and the exhilaration of the race itself.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=134&catID=0134010021 (301 words)

	Galway Races - Wiki Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Galway Races is a Horse-racing festival that takes place for a week starting on the last Monday in July.
		The races are held at Ballybrit race course in Galway, Ireland.
		Race meetings also take place in September and October, but these are nowhere near as popular as the summer festival.
	www.wiki.ie /wiki/Galway_Races (120 words)

	The Ireland Funds - Destination Galway
		Galway was granted a charter and city status in 1484 by Richard III and was proudly loyal to the English Crown for the next two hundred years.
		Galway’s tightly packed town center lies on both sides of the river Corrib; most of the main shopping areas are east of the river.
		Galway is the home of the versatile Druid Theatre Company in Chapel Lane; a relatively young company, it produces 6 new plays a year—many of them new works by Irish authors.
	www.irlfunds.org /ireland/galway.asp (1468 words)

	The Galway Races - Irish Culture
		Held in July, with sessions in September and October, The Galway Races are premier social events in Irish horse racing.
		It's more than just the racing that bring people out: it's the air full of excitement, the whispering of gossip and good tips, the aroma of cooking food, the delightful sound of a pint pouring, champagne popping, and the sense of fortunes won and lost on the bet on strong and sturdy steed.
		People from all walks of life turn up for the races, and it is not surprising to see a farmer wearing a pair of wellies next to a lady in a silk dress decked out with an over-the-top-hat.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art9623.asp (458 words)

	Festivals in galway ireland racing
		Galway Racecourse is situated three miles from Galway city, and approximately one mile from Galway Airport.
		Records of organised race meetings in Co. Galway go back to the middle of the eighteenth centry, and, according to local tradition, Steeplechase races were run annually at Kiltulla, east of Ballybrit, for many years prior to 1868, when due to flooding of the course, they were transferred to Bushfield, beyond Oranmore.
		Galway is lucky to have the best oyster beds in Ireland, in the unpolluted waters of Brady Bay and Clarenbridge, the native oyster lies in wait for the touring gourmet who know a thing or two about shellfish.
	www.dairyhouse-guesthouse.com /galway_races.htm (998 words)

	furlongtogo.co.uk - Thoughtful intelligent race reading. A horse for every race, every day !!!.
		Races at the Festival will be held on the flat as well as over obstacles.
		HURDLES ~Races over hurdles are held on the flat course with 6 hurdles jumped to a circuit.
		Rather uniquely, the last two fences at Galway are very close together, and it is imperative that these are met on the right stride.
	www.btinternet.com /~andrew.algar/GalwayFestival2001_intro.htm (569 words)

	RTÉ Sport: New sponsor for Galway Plate
		Senior Executives from both Galway Races and William Hill, Europe's leading bookmaker, at a reception in the Westbury Hotel Dublin on Wednesday, to announce a new five-year sponsorship of the Grade A William Hill Galway Plate which this year will take place on Wednesday, August 2.
		"Galway Racing Festival is one of the highlights of the racing calendar in Ireland and has attracted record numbers in attendance and increased betting over the years.
		Galway is the jewel in the crown of the Irish racing year and a long term commitment such as this is a fitting endorsement of its product.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0104/galwayraces.html (529 words)

	The Galway Races. Ireland and Britain Travel Specialist
		One of the highlights of the seven-day Galway festival is Ladies Day, which falls on a Thursday, where there’ll be some fine fillies on show, both on and off the course.
		The races are a huge event for Galway and are broadcast live throughout the 7-day festival on Ireland’s main Television channels, RTE and TG4.
		Forster Court is a cosmopolitan hotel in the centre of lively Galway and is ideal for sampling the delights of this upbeat town and the splendid Connemara countryside surrounding it.
	www.12travel.com /events/galwayraces.html (318 words)

	Galway Races – Where the Pint is the Unit of Currency - World Cultures European
		The Galway Races, traditionally run in the last week of July, represent one of Ireland’s most enduring and most characteristic festivals.
		Galway during race-week is about many things: brimming pints of golden beer, cream-collared tankards of fl stout, and celebratory champagne … effervescent and sparkling; galvanic laughter, bone-welding handshakes and lip-smacking kisses.
		Galway is about voices past and present; those of the late Michael O’Hehir, and the late Luke Kelly singing ‘As I roved out through Galway to seek for recreation ….; and the racecourse-echoing tones of Des Scahill and Tony O’Hehir.
	www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /ACalend/GalwayRaces.html (1334 words)

	Winners Podium: Galway Races Show Value of Horse Racing
		Last week's Galway Races, the week-long festival of racing in the west of Ireland, was said to be worth over €60m to the local economy.
		With live television coverage by the state broadcaster in Ireland, and the country's leading political parties all hosting events in a village of corporate hospitality marquees, the Galway Races are an outstanding example of the value of horse racing for corporate promotional purposes.
		The only thing missing is a crystal Galway Plate trophy, though the winners of the event at the Galway Races actually receive a silver tray despite the name of the race.
	www.winnerspodium.com /2005/08/galway-races-show-value-of-horse.html (251 words)

	Western People: Glamour and excitement at Galway Races launch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Galway Racecourse won the Powers Gold Label/Irish Independent Racecourse of the year 2005; Galway Race Committee won the Contribution to the Industry Award at Horse Racing Irelands award; and John Moloney, General Manager, won the Service to Sport Award at the County Galway Sports Stars 2005.
		“Galway Race Committee have announced that the new stand will be called The Killanin Stand as a lasting tribute to the memory of Lord Killanin, who was a Member of Galway Race Committee for over 40 years and Chairman for 16 years.
		The Galway Races Summer Festival has come on so much over the years and although we can’t organise the weather for the week, the gods generally seem to look favourably on this seven-day festival,” he smiled.
	www.westernpeople.ie /news/story.asp?j=31965 (1308 words)

	Galway, Galway City, Galway hotel guide, Galway Hotels Guide, Guide to Galway Hotels, find a hotel in Galway, budget ...
		In 1764 there was a five-day race meeting at Knockbarron near Loughrea; and exactly 100 years later a Western Plate was confined to “gentlemen riders qualified for National Hunt Races at Punchestown or members of the County Galway Hunt”.
		Broadcasting of races commenced in 1929, and in that year, the Curragh Derby and Galway Plate were broadcast, and television arrived in 1963.
		In 1999, Galway Races was extended to a seven-day festival with the addition of Sunday racing.
	www.galwayhotelguide.com /hotels-galway-hotels-about-galway-article.php?a_id=17 (329 words)

	Galway Ireland accommodation, B&B, hotels, car hire, self catering, flights
		Galway is served by three main airports: Galway Airport, Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport.
		The population of the city was 71,983 at the most recent census in April 2006, making it the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, after Dublin and Cork, not using county boundaries to measure population as they are not a true measure of a greater urban area.
		Galway city is the only one in Ireland where the greater urban area lies within its city boundary and therefore appears to be larger than other cities such as Limerick where the greater urban area lies in two or more local authority areas.
	www.galway-ireland.com (299 words)

	Galway Hotel - Westwood House Hotel Can Provide the Perfect Solution to Your Galway Hotel Requirements.
		Combining the warmth and elegance of a country house with the style of a contemporary four star hotel, the Westwood House Hotel is the ideal venue for business or pleasure.
		Located on the periphery of Galway city in the University quarter, the hotel’s location on the Galway-Clifden Road ensure our guests may experience the best of both worlds, the vibrancy of the city while also being accessible to Connemara.
		Galway city, home to the Galway Races and Galway Oyster Festival, is rich in heritage and culture and provides the visitor with an exciting selection of activities and attractions to choose from.
	www.westwoodhousehotel.com (255 words)

	Galway Races – Raw Material for Novels - World Cultures European
		The posing and the posturing; the flirting and the pouting; the tossing of hair and the fluttering of lashes; the coy introductions and the promises to meet.
		One of the joys of the Galway ritual is flicking through the colourful pages of the image-packed racecard with its free draws and exciting prize-winning opportunities; its beguiling betting hints; and its pulse-quickening promise of record-breaking Trios and Jackpots.
		Galway Races – Where the Pint is the Unit of Currency!
	www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /ACalend/GalwayRaces2.html (1331 words)

	Galway Races galway races accommodation ireland
		The first records of organised race meetings in Galway go back as far as the middle of the 18th century.
		The Galway races have gone from strength to strength since those early days.
		Their is also further 3 day meetings in September and October which are immensely popular also.Indeed season race goers all agree that the Galway races is the premier Irish race meeting and second only to the great Cheltenham.
	www.irishholidays.com /gvarea1.html (160 words)

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