Galway is the fastest growing and the fourth largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the only city in the province of Connacht in Ireland.
The city is located on the west coast of Ireland.
Galway is nicknamed Ireland's Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every July, Galway hosts the Galway Arts Festival.
The population of Galway city, given in the 2006 census, is 72,414.
In 2007, Galway was named as one of the eight "sexiest cities" in the world.
A 2008 poll ranked Galway as the 42nd best tourist destination in the world, or 14th in Europe and 2nd in Ireland.
Source: Wikipedia
