Population of Galway 2022
County Galway — Irish speakers — the highest in Ireland
Galway has the highest Irish-speaking rate of Ireland's 26 counties, at 43.9% against 36.4% nationally (+7.5pp). The map shows the electoral-division values behind the county figure.
Key statistics — County Galway
Top electoral divisions — Irish speakers in Galway
The electoral divisions within County Galway with the highest Irish-speaking rate, Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Irish speakers |
|---|---|
| 1. LETTERMORE | 91.2% |
| 2. SKANNIVE | 90.8% |
| 3. GORUMNA | 90.8% |
| 4. CAMUS | 89.9% |
| 5. TURLOUGH | 86.8% |
Explore Galway data on the map
Every electoral division in County Galway is mapped. Hover to inspect Census 2022 figures or ask the AI analyst for a plain-language explanation.
County Galway — what stands out
Galway: background
The University of Galway was founded in 1845 by Royal Charter as one of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland (University of Galway, checked 22 October 2026). Udarás na Gaeltachta says the biomedical industry is particularly strong in Galway, that some of the largest biomedical companies in Ireland are located there, and that part of the city of Galway lies within the Gaeltacht (checked 22 October 2026).
Sources: University of Galway — university trail · Udarás na Gaeltachta — Galway
Galway and its neighbours — Irish speakers
Galway ranks 1 of 6 (highest first) on Irish-speaking rate, among itself and the neighbouring counties that share a boundary with it (boundaries: OSi/Tailte Éireann).
| County | Irish speakers |
|---|---|
| Galway | 43.9% |
| Clare | 42.5% |
| Mayo | 40.8% |
| Tipperary | 39.3% |
| Roscommon | 38.2% |
| Offaly | 34.0% |
County Galway — census data context
County-level figures aggregate all electoral divisions within Galway. The map shows the variation between electoral divisions that county averages do not. View the full Galway area guide →