Claddah and Small Cliff in Salthill
About Claddah and Small Cliff in Salthill
The Claddagh (Irish: An Cladach - meaning, "a stony beach") is an area close to the centre of Galway city, where the Corrib River meets Galway Bay. It was formerly a fishing village, just outside the old city walls. It is just across the river from the Spanish Arch, which was the location of regular fish markets where the locals supplied the city with seafood as recently as the end of the 19th century. People have been gathering seafood and fishing from the area for millennia. It is one of the oldest former fishing villages in Ireland - its existence having been recorded since the arrival of Christianity in the 5th century. Despite being so close to the city centre, the area retained a strongly separate identity until recent years and remained largely Irish-speaking into the 20th century.
In the past decade the city of Galway has expanded considerably so the Claddagh is now considered to be part of the city centre. Its location has caused house prices to inflate substantially, making Claddagh one of the most expensive residential locations in the city today.
During the 19th century the Claddagh attracted many visitors, including writers who spread its fame. The original village of thatched cottages was razed in the 1950s and replaced by a council-housing scheme.
The Claddagh is most famous internationally for the Claddagh ring, which is popular among those of Irish heritage as both a friendship and wedding ring. This traditional design consists of two clasped hands holding a crowned heart, and symbolizes love, friendship and loyalty.
The Claddagh area contains a National School, Community Centre and a Catholic Church.
Salthill (Irish: Bóthar na Trá - literally, "Beach Road") is a seaside suburb of Galway city in the province of Connacht in Galway City. This Galway suburb attracts many tourists all year-round. There is a 2km long promenade, locally known as the Prom, overlooking Galway Bay with bars, restaurants and hotels. Salthill is Galway's largest and oldest suburb.
In the past decade the city of Galway has expanded considerably so the Claddagh is now considered to be part of the city centre. Its location has caused house prices to inflate substantially, making Claddagh one of the most expensive residential locations in the city today.
During the 19th century the Claddagh attracted many visitors, including writers who spread its fame. The original village of thatched cottages was razed in the 1950s and replaced by a council-housing scheme.
The Claddagh is most famous internationally for the Claddagh ring, which is popular among those of Irish heritage as both a friendship and wedding ring. This traditional design consists of two clasped hands holding a crowned heart, and symbolizes love, friendship and loyalty.
The Claddagh area contains a National School, Community Centre and a Catholic Church.
Salthill (Irish: Bóthar na Trá - literally, "Beach Road") is a seaside suburb of Galway city in the province of Connacht in Galway City. This Galway suburb attracts many tourists all year-round. There is a 2km long promenade, locally known as the Prom, overlooking Galway Bay with bars, restaurants and hotels. Salthill is Galway's largest and oldest suburb.
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Nov 13, 2008
If visiting Galway, this is simply a must. Especially on a sunny day, this place is picturesque to say the least. Salt Hill is the area of Galway, just on the outskirts of the city, which is next to the sea. There is a long promenade which is very enjoyable to walk along. There is also an indoor waterpark and outdoor funfair further up the promenade. Claddagh is a district of Galway where they make the world famous Claddagh rings. There are numerous shops there where you can purchase these rings, certainly a special souvenir to take home.
Sep 24, 2009
Walking down the promenade from the Spanish arch to Salthill is something you can do on a warm day or a drizzly winterday. Different experience every time. If you ever went to live in Galway I would really recommend Claddagh, quiet and still 2 minutes away from all the nice things Galway has to offer.
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