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	Galway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) is a city in the province of Connacht in Ireland and capital of County Galway.
		Galway was on the losing side in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (it supported King Charles II of England against Parliament), and fell under siege during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.
		Galway is considered the gateway to Connemara and the along the western shore of Lough Corrib and the R337 along the northern shore of Galway Bay lead to this wild and romantic region.
	hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Galway (1077 words)

	Read about Mayor at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Mayor and learn about Mayor here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning "larger","greater") is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities.
		Mayors may also function as the head of the city council, sometimes elected as mayor by the council rather the citizens, while day-to-day operations of the city are delegated to a professional
		In Canada mayors are usually elected at large by the citizens of a municipality for a fixed term.
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	Mayor - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In the United States, mayors are usually elected by the citizens of a locality for a fixed term.
		Mayors may also function as the head of the city council, sometimes elected as mayor by the council rather the citizens, while day-to-day operations of the city are delegated to a professional city manager.
		The longest serving mayor in the U.S. was Robert Linn, who served for 58 years as mayor of Beaver, Pennsylvania.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /mayor.htm (505 words)

	Mayors of Galway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Mayors of Galway City have existed, with a break of ninety-seven years, since the office was inaugurated in 1485.
		Prior to that, the town of Galway was ruled by Provosts or Soverigns who were appointed by the Earls of Ulster.
		The office of Mayor of Galway was granted by a charter of Richard III in December 1484 at the solicitation of merchants from the city's tribal families (see Tribes of Galway).
	www.kernersville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Mayors_of_Galway_City (437 words)

	An alphabetical list and concise accound of the ancient families of Galway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		the Blakes of Galway are descended,) was sheriff of Connaught, Vicecomes Conacioe, 32 and 33 Edw.
		, Portcarn, Rahasane and Tyrone in the County of Galway, Ballykeneave and Culliane in the County of Mayo, and Foxborough
		Carnacrow, Drumgriflin and Nutgrove in the County of Galway and Finvarra
	www.galway.net /galwayguide/history/hardiman/chapter1/ancient_families.html (2983 words)

	Ireland Mid-West Online - County Galway - Galway City history
		The city notables disliked this, and contrived to have the Pope Innocent VIII (reign 1484-1492) issue a Bull (Papal declaration) that the church in Galway would be free of diocesan control and instead would be ruled by a Warden assisted by eight vicars.
		Galway had two, in 1473 and 1500, and as a result the city was rebuilt in stone.
		Under the rule of a series of Mayors drawn from the 14 families, the city became extremely wealthy and prospered, as a city hospital (St. Brigid's) was built, and Elizabeth I (1533-1603) granted a charter for a town gaol in 1578, and a garrison was set to defend the town.
	www.irelandmidwest.com /galway/history/Galwaycity.htm (1540 words)

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		Galway City Council or, to give it its full title, “The Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the County Borough of Galway” is the body which administers Local Government in the City.
		The City Council meets twice monthly and meetings are open to members of the press and public, thus reflecting the accountability of its members to the community they serve.
		Galway City Council’s mission is to provide, in a democratic and transparent manner, efficient and effective services which will make Galway a better place in which to live, work and visit.
	www.atlantictechnologycorridor.ie /city_council_galway.html (1223 words)

	New City For The West Of Ireland - Speech Network Galway
		Galway (as now is) was known as Anteini, Mayo was known as Magnate, Limerick as Luceni, and so on.
		Our team on the new city are working away on a master plan, to be able to give parameters on what exactly we are looking for, and what is the purpose of such a city - and why base it in the West.
		The city will thus have quarters, all with distinct differing flavours, but held together as one city: you may find a French Quarter, an Italian Quarter, Iberian and so on - coming together under its Celtic/Irish ness - the Renasita (rebirth) of the true culture of Ireland, which is not drink, drugs or murder.
	www.newcityforthewest.com /networkpaper.htm (2937 words)

	Touring Galway - History and Sights
		Galway was a port as far back as the Vikings, but the city's rise to prominence began with the arrival of the Anglo-Norman warrior, Richard De Burgos, who conquered the city and its surrounding territory.
		Galway's twentieth century revitalization was buoyed by grants from the Irish Government earmarked for the inner city's renewal.
		Galway is not content to rest on the trophies of her past, for this is a swinging city.
	www.inmamaskitchen.com /FOOD_IS_ART_II/travel/briitsh_isles_travel/galway_hitory_tour.html (3109 words)

	Galway - Dangeruss-Industries.com
		Galway is known as The City of the Tribes, because fourteen{{Fn2}} "tribes" (families) led the city in its Anglo-Norman period.
		Three national primary roads serve the city: the N17 from the North (Tuam, Sligo, Donegal), the N6 from the East (Athlone, Dublin), and the N18[?] from the South (Shannon, Limerick and Cork).
		Galway is considered the gateway to Connemara and the N89[?] along the western shore of Lough Corrib and the R337 along the northern shore of Galway Bay lead to this wild and romantic region.
	www.dangeruss-industries.com /results/Galway.html (1174 words)

	Galway City Council : "judge , jury and executioner". - Galway Rights and Freedoms - Indymedia Ireland
		I ask, is Galway City Council assuming the role of judge, jury and executioner, is it going to implement this policy based on hearsay and rumour?.
		I live in Galway city and if there is one place in Galway city where it could be justified to have people served with an ABSO it is the councillors in Galway city council.
		The highlight so far is the ongoing personality clash between the deputy mayor and the mayor over who parks in the mayors parking spot and the mayoral cars use or non use.
	www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?story_id=70313 (733 words)

	Galway Scrap Book (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		All roads and paths in the County Galway countryside centre in the story of the churches abbeys, confiscations, and land tenure.
		As in the case of the mayor or provost, the bailiffs or sheriffs were elected annually by the citizens and burgesses.
		Richard II in 1396-7, by charter, conferred on Galway various privileges in connection with trade, and authorised the Provost and burgesses to elect annually from among themselves a sovereign or chief magistrate for the town.
	www.galwaylibrary.ie /history/chapter81.html (2039 words)

	Mayor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Conference of Mayors President and Long Beach, California Mayor Beverly O'Neill, along with Mobile, AL Mayor Michael Dow, will travel to Gulfport, Mississippi on...
		Mayor, councilors decide not to quit.(General News)(Some in Oakland say they'll move to remove the three from office)
		In Germany the corresponding title is Bürgermeister, in Italy sindaco, in Bohemia starosta and in Spain, a term derived from a Moorish post, alcalde.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Mayor (750 words)

	City Mayors: Mayor of Seattle
		City Mayors profiles city leaders from around the world, and examines how local success stories could be adopted by other cities.
		City Mayors reports on topical urban issues and publishes ideas, research and proposals by mayors, governments and NGOs as well as contributions by the private sector.
		City Mayors questions those who govern the world’s cities and invites comment by men and women who contribute to urban society and environment.
	www.citymayors.com /usa/seattle.html (746 words)

	Views Of Galway city Ireland Pictures of galway
		Galway's status came from its remoteness from the centre of Royal authority as much as from its wealth, which made it the second largest city in Ireland at the height of its prominence.
		The reainder of the century was one of decline in Galway.
		As the 20th century comes to a close, the city of Galway is one of the most westerly urban centres of the European Union (EU).
	www.irishholidays.com /ggshort.htm (2924 words)

	Galway : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Ask an Irishman to recommend his favorite Irish city, and you're likely to hear, "Without a doubt, Galway." As one of Europe's fastest-growing cities, with a population of 68,600, Galway is a major city by Irish standards, yet it still manages to retain much of the friendliness and congeniality of a small town.
		Galway is perhaps the most prosperous city in Ireland and arguably the most immediately appealing.
		Galway City is billed as the "Gateway to the west," and that's exactly what it is -- a welcoming, colorful doorway through which you pass on your way to the gigantic, melancholy solitude of Connemara and the western Gaeltacht.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/galway/0134010001.html (846 words)

	County Galway Ireland Tourist Information Galway Attractions Galway, West of Ireland Tourist Attractions Galway
		Galway is a large county divided into two contrasting regions by the expanse of Lough Corrib.
		Galway city, known as the ‘city of the tribes’ with its seaside suburb of Salthill, is an important tourist centre and a gateway to the scenic areas of the county.
		Richhad Martyn, Mayor of Galway, acquired the castle in the seventeenth century and it was subsequently purchased by Oliver Saint John Gogarty.
	www.ebookireland.com /galway.htm (1585 words)

	Galway City Ireland Tourist Information Spanish Arch Galway Eyre Square City of Tribes
		Galway City, the cultural capital of Ireland, the Venice of the West and much more.
		century the power of the city was divulged to 14 'Tribes', affluent families of English descent, and the city became known, famously, as the 'City of the Tribes.
		National University of Galway, established as one of the Queens' Colleges in Ireland in 1845 and it officially opened in 1849.
	www.ebookireland.com /galwaycity.htm (584 words)

	Suan na Mara - Galway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Galway is currently seen as Ireland's centre of entertainment and even a short visit to the city will bear this out.
		At this time Galway could justifiably be called a 'city state', though this did not put it at the level of the great European city states like Venice or Florence.
		The remainder of the century was one of decline in Galway.
	www.suannamara.com /galway.htm (3413 words)

	Joyce Family
		Three Joyces of Galway, two of them priests, were instrumental in establishing the Dominican College at Louvain in 1648 which was soon afterwards incorporated in the University.
		Several were mayors of Galway City of which the Joyces were one of the "Fourteen Tribes".
		The first Norman bearer of the name in Ireland was Thomas de Joise, a Welsh Norman who settled in Connacht on the borders of counties Galway and Mayo toward the end of the 12th century.
	www.geocities.com /seanachie28/joyce.html (758 words)

	Galway Advertiser \| galwayadvertiser.ie \| galwayadvertiser.com
		The Annual Meeting of the Galway City Council which elects the next mayor of the city will be held on Monday June 30 at 7pm.
		Cllr O'Flaherty's mother is Bridie O'Flaherty, a former mayor of the city.
		Galway city has only had four female mayors to date.
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /dws/story.tpl?inc=2003/06/12/news/34801.html (242 words)

	Welcome to our home page - Galway City Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Galway, the City of the Tribes, has evolved from medieval times to become an established centre of growth and innovation in the West of Ireland.
		This University City is also known for its friendliness and cultural uniqueness and I hope this website reflects the fine qualities of our city and serves as a valuable and practical tool whether you are living in, working in or visiting Galway.
		For a city of its size, Galway has one of the fastest growing populations in the European Union.
	www.galwaycity.ie /content/welcome.asp (201 words)

	Asylum Women Speak Out at Galway City Council Meeting - Galway Migration - Indymedia Ireland
		With the unanimous consent of the other councillors, the presentation did take place, and the two mothers spoke with so much dignity that at the end of their statements there was a spontaneous burst of applause from the council.
		Glad to hear that someone has got to speak in City hall, I dont know the ins and outs of their applications, the high % of bogus refugees are the ones these ladies need to blame if they are experiencing difficulties in staying as people dont believe refugees any more.
		I dont see what going to the City council will do cause you could not speak to a less intellegent group of individuals, they spend most their time on local radio taking about the mayors car and driver and who can or cannot keep their mobile phone on in the chamber.
	www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?story_id=67947 (1936 words)

	Galway Races 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		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.
		The Galway Races provide Galway city with a major spending boom during race week and are the lifeblood of the tourist season in Galway.
		Galway Racecourse is situated three miles from Galway city, and approximately one mile from Galway Airport.
	www.galwayraces.com /information.html (960 words)

	PETA Media Center > Recent News Releases : GALWAY, IRELAND, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER PRAISES ALDERMAN MARY ANN SMITH ON ...
		Chicago — City Council Member Niall Ó Brolcháin of Chicago’s sister city, Galway, Ireland, has sent a letter to Chicago Alderman Mary Ann Smith, supporting the elephant-protection ordinance that she sponsored and introduced on July 27, 2005.
		I am currently sponsoring a motion to Galway City Council (a twin city of Chicago) to ban circuses containing wild animal acts from performing on council land in Galway City.
		Given that Chicago has such a strong Irish heritage, with eight Irish mayors—including the current mayor, Richard M. Daley—and the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of Dublin, Ireland’s input on the ordinance is expected to be well received.
	www.peta.org /MC/NewsItem.asp?id=6919 (477 words)

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