Galway, Ireland

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Galway, Ireland

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Morgan Myers

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Galway is an ideal tourist location

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It has a vibrant arts scene, a rich history, and a colorful present!

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One of the biggest pros of Galway is it's picturesque views that can be seen here and throughout this entire video

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Another amazing thing about Galway is the architecture

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Irish Stew

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This could be said to be the most popular meal in Ireland, as it is eaten by every class of citizens in Ireland.

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It is made with potatoes, carrots, onions, and any hard meat

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Boxty

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This is cake mashed with potatoes

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Colcannon and champ

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This is a comforting dish consisting of potatoes, cabbage, kale, butter, and cream

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Coddle

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Coddle is generally made up of leftovers from other meals, generally sausage, bacon, onions, and potatoes.

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Galway was constructed in 1124

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It was made to be a naval base and a military fort

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In December 1484 it got the municipal charter from the crown which ensured its independence

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During the Middle Ages an oligarchy of fourteen merchant families ruled

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Leading up to the 18th century Galway suffered many declines due to various battles and revolts

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After the 17th century wars Galway, being a Catholic port city, was under suspicion that lead to all Catholics being ordered to leave the city in 1715.

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Galway's economy recovered somewhat in the 19th century, but the city's rural hinterland suffered terribly in the Great Irish Famine.

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Galway's population even declined from the devastation while most urban centres experienced an increase in population

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A number of buildings were injured during various conflicts.

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On August 16, 1971, part of the city center was even destroyed by fire.

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That is all! Thank you for watching!

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Music: Mairi's Wedding by Slainte

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Video by Morgan Myers