Galway

History of Galway

Brief history of Galway summarized A brief review of the history of Galway, a city in Ireland. Galway in the Middle Ages Galway was first recorded in 1124 when a fort was built there. However, the city was founded in the 13th century. In 1170-71 the English invaded eastern Ireland and in 1232 a baron named Richard de Burgh took over this area and created a town. After 1270 walls were built around Galway. In 1396 Galway was granted a charter (a document that gave the townspeople certain rights). Galway became a royal district. Then, in 1484, a mayor won.…