The mythology and history of how Galway got its name

Galway is a bustling bilingual city whose name is a byword for arts and music, festivals and craic. But what does that name mean? Well, there are a few theories. The drowned princess According to an ancient legend, the city was named for a noblewoman who drowned in the river. Gaillimh, often anglicised to Galvia, … Read more "The mythology and history of how Galway got its name" The post The…