History Of Galway

The City of the Tribes is usually what Galway would be known as. Fourteen tribes, which were the old Merchant families of Galway ruled this beautiful city over three hundred and fifty years ago. It took Oliver Cromwell’s Army to break their hold over this City.

The fourteen tribes history began with the invasion of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century. The main family in the Western part of Ireland would have been the Burkes (deBurgo) and with the agreement of Henry II, King of England, they wrestled the land of the locals and controlled a lot of the towns and cities of the area.

Because of the Burkes position, many Norman families came to this area of Ireland and set up business. They took a keen interest in all the affairs of the area, especially the economic importance of always port. With the help of other Norman families, they dominated trade and civic affairs in most of Galway. The fourteen tribes of Galway profited handsomely from Connaughts Seaports, which rated among the best in Europe.

Galway turned into a powerful city through its imports in wine, spices, salt, and exports in animal and fish products. Galway received a royal Borough in 1395 and, in 1484, Richard III, King of England, gave it Mayoral Status, and power was transferred from the Burke clan to the leading 14 merchant families.

Byelaws were passed to keep out the unruly Irish Clans who lived farther a field, and certain families were prevented from entry without the prior permission of the Town mayor. Those families that were barred were: the Burkes, the Kellys, the O’Flahertys, the O’Hallorans, and the McNamaras. The Burkes became more Irish than the Irish themselves and rebelled against the crown and lost all power in Galway City.

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