Galway Ireland

Galway Ireland
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Galway Ireland Map
Type of Municipality	City
Date Established	1232
Area	53.22 sq.km20.548 sq.mi <br />13,150.939 Acres <br />
Elevation	82 ft24.994 m <br />
Population	79,93479,934 people <br />
Timezone	GMT

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Galway City is a vibrant and culturally rich city located on the west coast of Ireland. It is the fourth-largest city in Ireland and serves as the county town of County Galway. Established in 1232, Galway City has a rich history and offers a unique blend of medieval and modern influences. The city is situated at the mouth of the River Corrib, where it meets Galway Bay, and is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Galway City is known for its lively atmosphere, warm hospitality, and thriving arts scene. It is often referred to as the "Cultural Heart of Ireland" due to its numerous festivals, including the renowned Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Oyster Festival. The city's charming streets are filled with colorful buildings, lively pubs, charming shops, and a wide range of restaurants offering traditional Irish cuisine. Galway City is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for coastal walks, water activities, and exploring the nearby Connemara region. With a population of approximately 79,934, Galway City offers a vibrant and welcoming experience for locals and visitors alike.

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		Galway Smart City
		Galway has pioneered some smart city ideas. It has implemented an award winning 3 bin recycling scheme that achieved higher levels of recycling than any before seen in Ireland. Galway was the first city in Ireland to achieve the European Energy Award. It is involved in a number of projects to reduce energy usage and to lower the levels of carbon emissions. It adopted a smarter travel policy, including a new public transport strategy, various schemes to encourage citizen’s mobility (cycling and walking) and improved traffic management systems. The ‘slow the flow’ programme reduced the amount of drinking water being wasted in the City. In terms of education, Galway was possibly the first City in the world to achieve Green Flag status in all of its schools. Galway Smart City - Light Pollution This project ensure the design of external lighting that minimizes the incidence of light pollution, glare and spillage into the surrounding environment and has due regard to the visual and residential amenities of surrounding areas. Galway Smart City - Air Quality and Noise This project aims for maintaining air quality to a satisfactory standard by regulating and monitoring atmospheric emissions in accordance with EU directives on air quality, by promoting and supporting initiatives to reduce air pollution, by increasing the use of public transport, developing urban woodland, encouraging tree planting and conserving green open space.