Connacht
Geography and political divisions -- Largest settlements ( 2016 ) [ 21 ]
Table:
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Settlement

County

Population

1
Galway
County Galway
79,934

2
Sligo
County Sligo
19,199

3
Castlebar
County Mayo
12,068

4
Ballina
County Mayo
10,171

5
Tuam
County Galway
8,767

6
Ballinasloe
County Galway
6,662

7
Roscommon
County Roscommon
5,876

8
Westport
County Mayo
6,198

9
Loughrea
County Galway
5,556

10
Oranmore
County Galway
4,990

11
Monksland
County Roscommon
4,978

12
Carrick-on-Shannon
County Leitrim
4,062

13
Claremorris
County Mayo
3,687

14
Athenry
County Galway
4,445

Consulting the accompanying table and the textual context listed below.

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Galway ( /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ GAWL-way ; Irish : Gaillimh , pronounced [ ˈɡal̠ʲɪvʲ ] ) is a city in County Galway in the West of Ireland , in the province of Connacht . It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay , and is the sixth most populous city in Ireland , with a population at the 2016 Census of 79,934 . Galway is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and for hosting numerous festivals , celebrations and events such as The Galway Arts Festival . The city is currently the European Capital of Culture for 2020 , alongside Rijeka , Croatia .
County Galway ( /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ GAWL-way ; Irish : Contae na Gaillimhe ) is a county in Ireland . It is located in the West of Ireland , part of the province of Connacht . There are several Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county . The traditional county includes , and is named for , the city of Galway , but the city and county now have separate local authorities : Galway City Council administers the urban area , while the rest of the county is administered by Galway County Council . The population of the county was 258,058 at the 2016 census .
Sligo ( /ˈslaɪɡoʊ/ SLY-goh ; Irish : Sligeach [ ˈʃlʲɪɟəx ] , meaning 'abounding in shells ' ) is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo , Ireland , within the western province of Connacht . With a population of approximately 20,000 in 2016 , it is the second largest urban centre in the West of Ireland , with only Galway being larger . The Sligo Borough District constitutes 61% ( 38,581 ) of the county 's population of 63,000 . Sligo is a historic , cultural , commercial , industrial , retail and service centre of regional importance in the West of Ireland , and is served by rail , port and road links . Sligo is also a tourist destination , being situated on the Wild Atlantic Way , with many literary and cultural associations .
County Sligo ( /ˈslaɪɡoʊ/ SLY-goh , Irish : Contae Shligigh ) is a county in Ireland . It is located in the Border Region and is part of the province of Connacht . Sligo is the administrative capital and largest town in the county . Sligo County Council is the local authority for the county . The population of the county is 65,535 according to the 2016 census , making it the 3rd most populated county in the province , and 26th in the country . It is noted for Benbulben Mountain , one of Irelands most distinctive natural landmarks .
Castlebar ( Irish : Caisleán an Bharraigh , meaning Barry 's Castle ) is the county town of County Mayo , Ireland . A campus of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and the Country Life section of the National Museum of Ireland are two important local amenities . The town is linked by railway to Dublin , Westport and Ballina . The main route by road is the N5 .
County Mayo ( Irish : Contae Mhaigh Eo , meaning Plain of the yew trees ) is a county in Ireland . In the West of Ireland , in the province of Connacht , it is named after the village of Mayo , now generally known as Mayo Abbey . Mayo County Council is the local authority . The population was 130,507 at the 2016 census . The boundaries of the county , which was formed in 1585 , reflect the Mac William Íochtar lordship at that time .
Ballina ( /ˌbælɪˈnɑː/ ; Irish : Béal an Átha , meaning mouth of the ford ) is a town in north County Mayo , Ireland . It lies at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay , in the Moy valley and Parish of Kilmoremoy , with the Ox Mountains to the east and the Nephin Beg mountains to the west . The town occupies two baronies ; Tirawley on the west bank of the Moy River , and Tireragh , a barony within the County of Sligo , on its east banks . As of 2016 [ update ] , the population of Ballina was 10,171 .
Tuam ( /ˈtjuːəm/ TEW-əm ) ; Irish : Tuaim , meaning mound or burial-place [ t̪ˠuəmʲ ] ) is a town in Ireland and the second-largest settlement in County Galway . It is situated west of the midlands of Ireland , approximately 35 km ( 22 mi ) north of Galway city . Human existence in the area dates to the Bronze Age while the historic period dates from the 6th century . The town became increasingly important in the 11th and 12th centuries in political and religious aspects of Ireland . The market-based layout of the town and square indicates the importance of commerce .
Ballinasloe /ˌbælɪnæˈsloʊ/ ( Irish : Béal Átha na Sluaighe , meaning mouth of the ford of the crowds ) is a town in the easternmost part of County Galway in Connacht . It is one of the largest towns in County Galway with a population of 6,662 people as of the 2016 census .
Roscommon ( Irish : Ros Comáin , meaning Saint Coman 's wood ) is the largest and county town of County Roscommon in Ireland . It is roughly in the centre of Ireland , near the meeting of the N60 , N61 and N63 roads . The name Roscommon is derived from Coman mac Faelchon who built a monastery there in the 5th century . The woods near the monastery became known as Ros Comáin ( St. Coman 's Wood ) . This was later anglicised to Roscommon . Its population at the 2016 census was 5,876 .
County Roscommon ( Irish : Contae Ros Comáin ) is a county in Ireland . In the western region , it is part of the province of Connacht . It is the 11th largest Irish county by area and 27th most populous . Its county town and largest town is Roscommon . Roscommon County Council is the local authority for the county . The population of the county was 64,544 at to the 2016 census .
Westport ( Irish : Cathair na Mart , meaning stone fort of the beeves , historically anglicised as Cahernamart ) is a town in County Mayo in Ireland . It is at the south-east corner of Clew Bay , an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland . Westport is a popular tourist destination and scores highly for quality of life . It won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition three times in 2001 , 2006 and 2008 . In 2012 it won the Best Place to Live in Ireland competition run by The Irish Times . The design for the town was commissioned in the 1780s by the John Browne of the nearby stately home , Westport House , as a place for his workers and tenants to live . John Browne cleared the original village of Cahernamart , that had 700 inhabitants , to make way for his gardens at Westport House . The current town centre was originally designed by William Leeson in 1780 , in the Georgian architectural style . Its layout follows the medieval principles of urban design introduced by the Normans in the 13th century . A particular feature is the incorporation of the river into the composition , contained for two blocks by low stone walls producing , on each side of the river , tree lined promenades ( The Mall ) with several stone bridges over the river Carrow Beg . Some modern interventions , such as the Garda station , are less successful in maintaining the original continuity of the urban fabric . [ original research ? ]
Loughrea ( /lɒxˈreɪ/ lokh-RAY ; Irish : Baile Locha Riach , meaning town of the grey/ speckled lake ) is a town in County Galway , Ireland . The town lies to the north of a range of wooded hills , the Slieve Aughty Mountains , and the lake from which it takes its name . The town 's cathedral , Loughrea Cathedral , dominates the town 's skyline . The town has increased in population in the late 20th and early 21st centuries . Although the town also serves as a commuter town for the city of Galway , it also remains an independent market town .
Oranmore ( Irish : Órán Mór ) is a town and parish in County Galway on the outskirts of the city of Galway in the west of Ireland . Oranmore is 9 km ( 5.6 mi ) east of Galway City on the edge of Oranmore Bay , an inlet of Galway Bay .
Monksland ( Irish : Fearann na Manach ) is a townland and suburb of Athlone . The townland lies west of the River Shannon , the border between the provinces of Connacht and Leinster but is part of County Roscommon . The area has experienced rapid growth in recent years , developing from a cluster of housing estates on the outskirts of Athlone into a small town in its own right . This is largely due to the rapid growth of Athlone during the Celtic Tiger and with dozens of new housing developments springing up in the area and a growing population , services arrived with the construction of a supermarket and much retail space in a new business park . This complemented an already present industrial base in the area , the largest of which was Alkermes ( formerly Elan ) along with a number of smaller pharmaceutical companies . The area now has a full range of amenities with restaurants , gyms , cafes and a hotel among the many other retail services available . [ citation needed ] Monksland has grown to become the second-largest urban area in County Roscommon after Roscommon town .
Carrick-on-Shannon ( Irish : Cora Droma Rúisc , meaning weir of the marshy ridge ) is the county town of County Leitrim in Ireland . It is the largest town in the county of Leitrim and the smallest county town in the entire country . A smaller part of the town lies in County Roscommon . The population of the town was 4,062 in 2016 . It is situated on a strategic crossing point of the River Shannon . The Leitrim part of the town is in the civil parish of Kiltoghert which is in the ancient barony of Leitrim .
County Leitrim ( /ˈliːtrəm/ LEE-trəm , Irish : Contae Liatroma ) is a county in the Republic of Ireland . It is in the province of Connacht and is part of the Border Region . It is named after the village of Leitrim . Leitrim County Council is the local authority for the county , which had a population of 32,044 according to the 2016 census . The county encompasses the historic Gaelic territory of West Breffny ( Bréifne ) corresponding to the northern part of the county , and Muintir Eolais or Conmaicne Réin , corresponding to the southern part .
Claremorris ( /ˌkleɪrˈmɒrɪs/ ; Irish : Clár Chlainne Mhuiris ) is a town in County Mayo in the west of Ireland , at the junction of the N17 and the N60 national routes . Claremorris is the fastest growing town in County Mayo . There was a 31% increase in the town 's population between 2006 and 2011 and a 23% increase between 2002 and 2006 . The population of Claremorris in the 2016 Census was 3,687 , rising from 3,412 in the 2011 Census . The town sits at the bottom of a valley , all roads leading to the town follow hills , in particular the old Knock road ( known as the Knock hill ) and Courthouse road . Although low-lying , the town does not experience flooding . There is no major river through the town although there are two lakes in the town centre Clare Lake where the 'Land of the Giants ' amenity is located and Mayfield Lake .
Athenry ( /æθənˈraɪ/ ; [ a ] Irish : Baile Átha an Rí , meaning Town of the Ford of the King ) is a town in County Galway , Ireland , which lies 25 kilometres ( 16 mi ) east of Galway city . Some of the attractions of the medieval town are its town wall , Athenry Castle , its priory and its 13th century Anglo-Norman street-plan . The town is also well known by virtue of the song The Fields of Athenry .