Galway: Quick Facts

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Loughrea complete hat-trick of Galway hurling titles as long wait continues for Tommy Larkin’s • Nov. 1, 2026, 1:22 PM ET (Irish Times)

Connacht 5-50 Leinster: Joey Carbery stars in big United Rugby Championship win • Oct. 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET (BBC)

A minute of glory and resilience in timeless Galway showpiece sums up magic of county finals • Oct. 29, 2026, 2:16 AM ET (Irish Times)

Storm Boelo: Status orange wind warnings in place for five counties • Oct. 24, 2026, 12:25 PM ET (Irish Times)

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Galway, Ireland

Galway, Ireland

Stone tower and walls of Dunguaire Castle stand on a grassy mound beside the water of Galway Bay, Ireland, with ivy climbing part of the structure.

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