Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Gallan Rock
Gallan
Description:
It is said Galway town derived its name from this rock.
Situation:
Between the new bridge and the eel weir in the centre of the river opposite the gaol of Galway.
Townland Information
What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169