galway

noun

1. a county in S Connaught, in W Republic of Ireland. 2293 sq. mi. (5940 sq. km).
2. its county seat: a seaport in the W part.

noun

1. a county of W Republic of Ireland, in S Connacht, on Galway Bay and the Atlantic: it has a deeply indented coastline and many offshore islands, including the Aran Islands. County town: Galway. Pop: 209 077 (2002). Area: 5939 sq km (2293 sq miles)
2. a port in W Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Galway, on Galway Bay: important fisheries (esp for salmon). Pop: 66 163 (2002)
3. a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from W IrelandFormer name: Roscommon