GALWAY (Ireland)

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Galway is a large county divided into two contrasting regions by the expanse of Lough Corrib. To the west, lying between the lake and the Atlantic, is Connemara - a region of superb scenic grandeur dominated by the rocky mountain range known as the Twelve Bens. Connemara has inspired many famous paintings, and a tour of the district is a memorable experience. A great
many of the inhabitants are Irish speakers, and much of the ancient Gaelic culture is preserved.

The sturdy, Connemara pony is particularly prevalent in the coastal area west from Spiddal and in the district lying between Oughterad and Clifden; the Connemara Pony Show is a popular annual event. East of Lough Corrib, a fertile limestone plain extends to the Galway-Roscommon border and the River Shannon. Galway City with its seaside suburb of Salthill lies south of the lake. It is an important tourist centre and a gateway to the scenic areas of the county.