Claddagh Quay
Waterfront of a vanished Irish-speaking fishing village, birthplace of the famous Claddagh ring.
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About this audio guide
This audio guide to Claddagh Quay in Galway is about the Irish-speaking fishing village that once stood on this bank, just outside the old city walls. It follows the Claddagh's fishermen, its elected king and its own customs, and the legend of Richard Joyce behind the ring that carries the village's name. Stand facing the river, with the Spanish Arch across the water.
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