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Republic of Ireland local authorities-County Galway

Can you answer these questions about the Irish county of Galway?
This only applies to Galway County Council. As Galway City is administered separately, there will be a separate quiz for it.
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Last updated: July 16, 2025
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Picturesque, windswept moorland that contains both a national park and Ireland's largest Gaeltacht by population
Connemara
Precious stone found in the above
Green marble
Largest lake in the Republic of Ireland
Lough Corrib
Killary Harbour is Ireland's only genuine what?
Fjord
Originally built as a private home by a wealthy Manchester financier, today it is a monastery home to a community of Benedictine nuns
Kylemore Abbey
Unofficial county anthem named after the medieval walled town
The Fields of Athenry
Gaelic language television channel based in the village of Baile na hAbhann
TG4
Rugged, limestone islands situated in Galway Bay
Aran Islands
Prehistoric hill fort located on Inis Mhór in the above
Dún Aonghasa
Connemara has its own breed of these friendly, athletic and hardy creatures
Ponies
Best selling rock band formed in Tuam in 1986
The Saw Doctors
He is regarded as one of the greatest hurlers of all time, winning multiple awards at both local and inter-county level
Joe Canning
Anglo-Irish dramatist, associate and close friend of WB Yeats, who lived at Coole Park
Lady Gregory
Fast food chain Supermac's was founded by Pat McDonagh in 1978 and opened its first branch in this town
Ballinasloe
Traditional wooden fishing boat found in Galway Bay
Hooker
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