West Ireland GuideWest Ireland is a region of Ireland. Both English and Irish are widely spoken in the West. As with the rest of Ireland, most Irish speakers are found in smaller and more isolated villages, while the cities are dominantly English speaking. HotelsFind hotels in Galway, Inishmore, Inishmore and more. GalwayGalway, or Gaillimh in Irish, with a population of over 70,000, is Ireland's fifth largest city and is a major hub for visits to West Ireland. Aran IslandsThe Aran Islands, in County Galway, Ireland, are an archipelago of three small islands, the largest of which - Inis Mór - is only 12km by 3km in size. County RoscommonCounty Roscommon is in West Ireland. It was the homeland of The Connachta dynasty, and included such kingdoms as Uí Maine, Delbhna Nuadat, Síol Muirdeach, and Moylurg. County GalwayCounty Galway is on the West coast of Ireland, in the province of Connacht. It is noted for its fantastic scenery in the Connemara region and along the shores of Galway Bay and out in the Aran Islands. County MayoCounty Mayo located on the west coast of Ireland and is the third largest county in Ireland and is often overlooked by tourists.