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      • The Spanish Arch (Irish: An Póirse) and the Caoċ Arch (Irish: An Póirse Caoċ, "blind arch") in Galway city, Ireland, are two remaining arches on the Ceann an Bhalla ("Front Wall").


      History


      The two arches were part of the extension of the city wall from Martin's Tower to the bank of the River Corrib, as a measure to protect the city's quays, which were in the area once known as the Fish Market (now Spanish Parade). It was constructed during the mayoralty of Wylliam Martin in 1584, being called ceann an bhalla (the head of the wall).
      In the 18th century the Eyre family of Eyrecourt, County Galway, created an extension of the quays called The Long Walk and created the arches to allow access from the town to the new quays. The designation "Spanish" is not historical to this period and was likely known as the Eyre Arch when built.
      In 1755, the arches were partially destroyed by the tsunami generated by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
      Until 2006, part of the Arch housed the Galway City Museum. At that time, the museum was moved to a new, dedicated building located just behind the Arch.
      The Long Walk is a promenade to one side of the Arches.


      Cultural depictions


      As a historical landmark, the Spanish Arch appears in several media works set in Galway, including the 1957 film The Rising of the Moon.











      References



      History of Galway, James Hardiman, 1820
      Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942
      The Tribes of Galway 1124-1642, Adrian Martyn, 2016


      External links


      Media related to Spanish Arch, Galway at Wikimedia Commons
      Galway.Net Guide - Spanish Arch

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