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County in Ireland
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County Galway (Contae na Gaillimhe) is on the west coast of Ireland, historically in the province of Connacht. It has great scenery in the Connemara peninsula, along the shores of Galway Bay and out in the Aran Islands. The east, separated by Lough Corrib, is low-lying farmland.
By plane or boat
There's not many counties in the world that you get around by air yet can't fly to.
By road
You need a car to reach most of the country places, or enjoy cycling in the teeming rain. All the major car hire companies can be found in the cities (including Galway) and airports.
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