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	Galway, Ireland
		Galway (Gaillimh, "Gailleamh's Place") is picturesquely situated at the northeast end of Galway Bay, at the point where the short tidal River Corrib, coming from Lough Corrib, pours its abundant flow of water into the Atlantic.
		Galway is the see of the diocese of Galway county, and has a university (part of the National University of Ireland), in which much of the teaching is in Irish (summer courses for visitors in July and August).
		The "Fourteen tribes of Galway" - aristocratic merchant families - made the town a kind of city state and held to the English connection in spite of all the attacks by the Irish (the latter being barred from entering the town).
	www.planetware.com /ireland/galway-irl-ga-gal.htm (300 words)

	Tribes of Galway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Tribes of Galway were fourteen merchant families who dominated the political, commercial, and social life of the city of Galway in western Ireland between the 13th and 16th centuries.
		The Galway Corporation was taken over in October 1654 by English Parlimentarians and, despite a measure of power during the reign of King Charles II (1660-1685) and the War of the Two Kings (1689-91), the Tribes had lost their power within the city.
		Galway's urban elite enjoyed a measure of their power restored during the reign of the King Charles II (1660-1685) and his successor James II.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tribes_of_Galway (615 words)

	Galway and Kilmacduagh
		In this district was the town of Galway.
		In the ninth century it was destroyed by the Danes; subsequently it was rebuilt and protected by a strong castle; in the twelfth century again destroyed by the King of Munster; and towards the end of that century wrested from the O'Flahertys by the powerful Anglo-Norman family of De Burgo.
		But the Galway men, regarding the surrounding people as little better than savages, were reluctant to be associated with them, and in 1484 obtained from the Archbishop of Tuam exemption from his jurisdiction.
	www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/g/galway_and_kilmacduagh.html (1251 words)

	Galway City, Lewis, 1837 description ©Jane Lyons
		GALWAY, a sea-port, borough, and market-town, and a county of itself, locally between the baronies of CLARE, DUNKELLIN, and MOYCULLIN, county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT, 51 1/4 miles (N.N. W.) from Limerick, and 101 1/4 (W. by S.) from Dublin, on the bay of Galway; containing 33,120 inhabitants.
		The question, however, was decided in favour of Galway by the court of star chamber; the decision was of the highest importance to its merchants, who at that time supplied nearly the whole kingdom with wine, for which purpose they had vaults at Athboy, of which the remains are still to he seen.
		This is the head station of the Galway district coast guard, and the residence of the inspecting commander; it comprises the subordinate stations of Ballyvaughan, Kilcolgan, Barna, Casleh Bay, Isles of Arran, Fairhill, and Kilkerran, comprehending a force of 6 officers and 51 men.
	www.from-ireland.net /lewis/g/galwaycity.htm (3359 words)

	Galway
		Galway is known as The City of the Tribes, because fourteen so-called tribes led the city to prominence early in its history.
		Galway was, in recorded history, an anglo-norman city that grew increasingly to prominence in the late middle ages.
		Galway was on the losing side in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (it supported the king), and was besieged during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland It picked the losing side again in the War of the Two Kings (it supported King James II of England against William III of England).
	www.claddagh.com /library/galway.htm (748 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.
		It later became a fortified city ruled by fourteen powerful families known as the “Tribes of Galway.” Today, the city is one of the most popular destinations in Ireland and one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe.
		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)

	Galway - City of the Tribes
		For Galway the story is that of the fourteen tribes that led the city to a golden age of prosperity and international recognition.
		Indeed, Galway is known to this day as The City of the Tribes, though it has been more than three hundred and fifty years since the control of those illustrious merchant families was irrecoverably smashed by the armies of Cromwell.
		While the Tribes of Galway never regained the grandeur they once had, they went onward, having influence in the city as late as the 19th century.
	www.galway1.ie /faq/tribes.htm (727 words)

	Loyola University Chicago:Galway, Ireland USAC Program
		Galway is celebrated in song and story throughout the world and takes center stage on Ireland's western seaboard.
		Galway city 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 celebration - such as the Galway Arts Festival, the Falway Races and the Oyster Festival - are famous throughout Ireland and beyond.
	www.luc.edu /studyabroad/galway.shtml (495 words)

	NUI Galway, Staff Training & Development, Induction, Galway
		Galway was founded in the early centuries when a Celtic king, so aggrieved at the death of his daughter Galvia, who drowned in the River Corrib, made a permanent camp on the river bank which later grew into the town and city so well known today.
		Galway, while retaining the character of a Medieval city, is today a prosperous and thriving university, industrial, commercial, service and tourist centre.
		A particular feature of the cultural richness of Galway and its environs is the fact that, in addition to the city's strong cosmopolitan atmosphere, the older Gaelic culture of Ireland - in music, song and language is especially strong and vibrant in the western capital.
	www.nuigalway.ie /stafftraining/galway.php (736 words)

	A History of Galway
		Galway was first recorded in 1124 when a fort was built there.
		For centuries Galway was dominated by 14 families known as the tribes of Galway.
		At the beginning of the 19th century the population of Galway was about 5,000 but it actually fell during the 19th century.
	www.localhistories.org /galway.html (611 words)

	Neece1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Galway had been established as an independent English town in the 13th century by the 'Fourteen Tribes'. St. Nicholas's Church and the town friaries were richly embellished in the 15th and 16th centuries.
		According to him the Joyces flourished and in the days of their power they were numerous in Connacht, with the 'Fourteen Tribes' in Galway town, the Joyces in Joyce's Country and further north in Mayo the people known as the Welshmen of Tirawley — all of them planted families.
		The 'Fourteen Tribes of Galway' built a strong castle at the Lake Corrib ford, and the small group settled nearby in the town Galway.
	thejoyceconnection.homestead.com /Neece1.html (3130 words)

	Hotels, Hostels, Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses, Farmhouses and Self Catering Accommodation in Galway Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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.
		In 1396, Richard II granted a charter to the city, transferring power to fourteen merchant families or tribes (hence Galway's name as the 'city of tribes').
		Galway's isolation, however, encouraged a very successful trade with Portugal and Spain and for a significant period the county enjoyed great prosperity.
	www.irishbeds.com /galway.html (313 words)

	Galway - City of the Tribes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Galway was famous at that time for it's involvement in the wine trade, particularly Spanish wines, and the Spanish influence is retained in an area of the city called the Spanish Arch.
		Galway is the 'gateway' to Europe from the west and the off-shore islands are the last land before reaching the east coast of North America.
		Galway is a place of festivals - the Arts festival in July, the Galway Festival Race Meeting, which lasts for all of 6 days at the end of July, the Oyster festivals in September and October, to name but a few.
	www.moytura.com /galway.htm (1989 words)

	Entertainment + 13 August 1998
		Although the creation of the Wardenship was a deliberate move to separate the ecclesiastical control of Galway from the Irish-staffed archdiocese of Tuam, in many other areas of life, the ruling families of the town mingled closely with their Irish neighbours and fellow townsfolk.
		Thus, so far from the English language being the lingua franca of the town of Galway in 1536, the evidence suggests that it was primarily used for official purposes, such as the records of the corporation and council meetings.
		Finally, there can be no doubt that the merchants of Galway spoke and probably wrote enough Irish to conduct their daily affairs and business dealings with the 'mere' Irish among whom they lived, traded, worshipped and, increasingly as time went on, married.
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /ent/980813/page5.htm (1044 words)

	International Academic Programs: Ireland, Galway
		With a population of 65,000, Galway is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland.
		The medieval settlement of Galway was founded in the 13th century by the Anglo-Normans on the eastern bank of the River Corrib.
		It later became a fortified city state ruled by fourteen powerful merchant families, the “Tribes of Galway.” Although Galway is a bustling center of arts and commerce, it still retains a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
	www.studyabroad.wisc.edu /europe/ireland_galway.asp (623 words)

	irish guide - galway, city, ireland, hotels, flights, car hire, transport, visitor, attractions, in ireland, ...
		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.
		The Fountain represents the sails of Galways local fishing vessel the" Galway Hooker" and symbolises the strong connection between Galway and its maritime traditions.
		The John F. Kennedy Plaque was erected in honour of the former U.S. president on receiving the freedom of the city in June 1963.
	www.theirishguide.com /cities/galway_hist.html (470 words)

	About, Introduction to NUI Galway
		NUI Galway recently launched Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, a national €35 million institution dedicated to pioneering third-level education through the medium of Irish.
		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)

	The Athy Family of Galway
		No records exist for Galway prior to the date of the Anglo-Norman invasion; among the earliest preserved the name Athy appears as a leading family in that city.
		It subsequently became one of the "Tribes of Galway", which appellation, according to Hardiman, was invented as a term of opprobrium by the Cromwellian forces who regarded unfavourably the close bond of friendship and relationship between the chief families of the city, and it was afterwards adopted by them as a mark of distinction.
		This family is of great antiquity in Galway; tradition relates that one of the name erected the first stone house or castle within the town.
	groups.msn.com /TheAthyFamilyofGalway/originsoftheathyfamily.msnw (780 words)

	Ireland History - Early Irish Tribes, Septs and Clans
		The Ciarrage tribes or "fl people" populated much of northwestern County Roscommon and are believed to have been the early lords of Airtech, an area corresponding to the present-day barony of Frenchpark.
		The branch of the tribe which went to the coastal area became known as Conmaicnemara, or 'the tribe of Cormac by the sea'.
		Tribes of Galway an expression, first invented by Cromwell's forces, as a term of reproach against the natives of the town of Galway.
	members.aol.com /hgurski3/ireclans.htm (4766 words)

	What to do in Galway…
		Galway, a county borough of Ireland and the capital of county Galway, is Ireland's third largest city and claims to be the fasting growing city in Western Europe.
		Galway is a thriving centre for theatre, music and culture and annual events including the Galway Arts Festival, the famous Galway Races in July and the International Oyster Festivals in September.
		Known as the City of the Tribes, Galway is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe.
	www.citylink.ie /guidegalway.htm (530 words)

	Galway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		Galway City, Capital of the West of Ireland, is now the third largest City (County Borough area) in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin and Cork.
		Not far from the cathedral stands the original quadrangle building of National University of Ireland, Galway which was erected in 1849 (during An Gorta Mór, the Great Famine) as one of the three colleges of the Queen's University of Ireland (along with Queen's University Belfast and University College Cork).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galway (2956 words)

	History of the Claddagh ring, The tribes of galway and Richard Joyce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		What is not in doubt is the fact that the original Irish Claddagh ring was crafted in or near the little fishing village of the Claddagh in County Galway on the beautiful west coast of Ireland.
		Galway like the other county of Ireland during this time, the 16th century, was ruled by clans or tribes, hence the name for Galway "the city of the tribes".
		One of the most important and influential tribes in the Galway area was that of the Joyce's.
	www.addanto.com /Claddagh-History.html (559 words)

	Fallon's Bed and Breakfast, Kinvara, Co. Galway
		The famous Tribes of Galway were forced into exile and the city went into decline.
		Today, Galway is a vibrant city with colourful shopfronts, theatre, pubs filled with traditional music, clubs, a great selection of restaurants, universities and colleges and much, much more.
		Galway is also known as the Town of Streams since seven waterways converge here.
	www.kinvara.com /fallons/galwayaranislands/galwayaran5.html (430 words)

	Galway Advertiser \| galwayadvertiser.ie \| galwayadvertiser.com
		WHILE GALWAY is known throughout the country as 'The City of The Tribes', few in the city can name all 14 tribes or know much about them.
		The 14 Tribes Ring is made in the oldest of traditions by craftsmen who have taken every care to show their skills in displaying all of the coats of arms/family crests in perfect detail.
		McNelis also said competitions wioll be run in schools to raise awareness of the 14 Tribes and the history of the city.
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /dws/story.tpl?inc=2003/11/20/news/39586.html (292 words)

	County Galway Ireland
		Situated on the west coast of Ireland, Galway is the second largest county in Ireland.
		Many international artists have moved to the Galway region, inspired by the rugged landscape, the sea and the clear light.
		Inis Mor is the largest of the three, picturesquely situated at the mouth of Galway Bay.
	tourlimerick.com /galway.html (531 words)

	SWAD-Europe: FOAF Workshop @ DERI Galway (1-2 Sept 2004)
		Galway is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
		The seaside town of Salthill, a Galway suburb, is a renowned summer resort.
		National University of Ireland, Galway, 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.w3.org /2001/sw/Europe/events/foaf-galway (1107 words)

	Galway
		Known as the City of Tribes, Galway city is the capital of the West of Ireland and sits on the River Corrib.
		Galway City is not only one of the prettiest cities in Ireland, it’s also one of the most social.
		Galway is also home to the Arts festivals in July and the
	studentweb.providence.edu /~kdonne08/Galway.htm (450 words)

	West Point Lodge, Bed and Breakfast, B&B Holiday Lodgings / Accommodation, Spanish Point, Co. Clare, West Coast Ireland.
		Thus, as you stroll through the streets of the inner city, look carefully at the facades of the buildings and be prepared for a surprise.
		For amid the modern mantle of paint and plaster, the delicate work of an ancient coats of arms, merchant marks and marriage stones refer to a time when Galway was a powerful city-state, rich, opulent and extremely proud.
		It was ruled then, in the 17th century, by fourteen wealthy merchant families, who were delighted to adopt the term "Tribes of Galway" mockingly given to them by an unimpressed Cromwellian.
	homepage.eircom.net /~westpointlodge/tribes.html (386 words)

	Galway Crystal - Irish giftware Online at Treasure Chest Galway
		Galway Crystal is one of Irelands most sought after collections after Waterford Crystal and Tipperary Crystal.
		Nestled in the heart of the West of Ireland, on the shores of Galway Bay, Galway Irish Crystal is steeped in the rich and diverse heritage of this unique hinterland.
		Galway Irish Crystal is committed to maintaining excellent standards of customer service as is epitomized by its Mission Statement - To develop a culture of total customer care through excellence in product and service quality, sustained by focused teamwork and the ongoing development of all employees.
	www.treasurechest.ie /galway_crystal.html (568 words)

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