Gaillimh
feminine
Gaillimh is the Gaelic name for the city of Galway in Ireland.
Gaillimh is used to refer to the specific city of Galway.
Meaning: city in Ireland (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The name Gaillimh is thought to be derived from the Old Irish word for 'foreigners', referring to the Viking settlers who established a presence in the area.
- In Gaelic, the city is called Gaillimh, but the surrounding county is Contae Ghaillimhe. The spelling changes because the noun is feminine and undergoes a grammatical process called lenition after the word for 'county'.
- Gaillimh is one of the primary hubs for the 'Gaeltacht', the regions of Ireland where Gaelic is still spoken as the community's first language.
Examples in context
- Dia duit, tá mé ag tabhairt cuairte ar Gaillimh.Hello, I am visiting Galway.
- An bhfuil aithne agat ar an mbealach go Gaillimh?Do you know the way to Galway?
- Is breá liom an atmaisféar i nGaillimh.I love the atmosphere in Gaillimh.
- Tá Gaillimh go deas.Galway is nice.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- AngusAn bhfuil tú i nGaillimh?Are you in Galway?
- IslaNíl, tá mé i mBaile Átha Cliath.No, I am in Dublin.
- AngusAn bhfuil tú ag dul go Gaillimh?Are you going to Galway?
- IslaTá, an bhfuil tú ag teacht liom?Yes, are you coming with me?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “galway” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
