Moycullen
Gaeltacht village near Galway city, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Moycullen (disambiguation).
Moycullen (Irish: Maigh Cuilinn) is a Gaeltacht[2] village in County Galway, Ireland, about 10 km (7 mi) northwest of Galway city. It is near Lough Corrib, on the N59 road to Oughterard and Clifden, in Connemara. Moycullen is now a satellite town of Galway with some residents commuting to the city for work, school, and business. Population increased 33.7% from the 2016 census, reaching 2,279 in 2022.[1]
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Coordinates: 53°20′21″N 9°10′50″W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Connacht |
County | County Galway |
Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
Population | 2,279 |
Irish Grid Reference | M198329 |
As this is a Gaeltacht village, the Irish Maigh Cuilinn is the only official name. The anglicized spelling Moycullen has no official standing. |
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Although Moycullen and its hinterland are classified as a ‘Gaeltacht’ area, the language has not been the local vernacular for many years. Moycullen falls under a Category C Gaeltacht Area due to its low percentage of daily Irish speakers.[3]