Republic of Ireland counties-Galway City

How much do you know about the Irish city of Galway?

As part of my Republic of Ireland local authority series, I am including the city of Galway itself.

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Last updated: August 2, 2025

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Public park in the city centre, with sculptures and banners	Eyre Square
Cultural and historical centre featuring cobblestone streets, colourful buildings and lively pubs	Latin Quarter
These 14 what are the origin of the city's most popular nickname	Tribes
Wife of James Joyce; the workhouse she was born in is now Ireland's smallest museum	Nora Barnacle
Traditional rihg used to symbolise both friendships and marriage; it has become a symbol of Ireland	Claddagh ring
Brick archways located along the quayside which originally formed part of the city's walls	Spanish Arch
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas opened in 1965 and was built on the site of the city's former?	Prison
Galway hosts this film festival every year	Fleadh

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Literary festival held every year in the city	Cúirt
Unrelated songs with the same name by Steve Earle and Ed Sheeran	Galway Girl
Popular seafood that is celebrated in a festival every February	Oysters
Folk singer and musician who lives in the city	Dolores Keane
Actress best known for her roles in Derry Girls and Bridgerton	Nicola Coughlan
Energetic and pleasant seaside resort that forms part of the city	Salthill
Traditional wooden fishing boat found in Galway Bay	Hooker
Queen's College was founded in 1845; what is it better known as today?	University of Galway