Nicknamed the City of the Tribes, Galway city is an important tourist and cultural center and is a gateway to other scenic areas in the county. The rule of the tribes began in the 1400s with the 14 leading families – Athy, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, D’arcy, Deane, Ffont, French, Joyce, Kirwan, Lynch, Martin, Morris and Skerritt.
Galway is known for its uncommon natural beauty. Galway’s skyline is dominated by the Twelve Bens and the Maamturks mountain ranges. It has several fresh water lakes brimming with trout and salmon and golden beaches in the Roundstone and Renvyle areas. Aside from its landscape, Galway has several attractions steeped in history. Athenry is a medieval town whose walls are still visible. St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is the largest medieval church still in use and St. Jarlath’s Wheel is a 13th century parish church and graveyard.
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