Been like that for many years , think Galway has always started on the last Monday in July for many years now , tho used to be only 3 days rather than 7 days.similarly with Glorious Goodwiod.
Not really a clash unless you physically wanted to attend all days of both meetings, different horse racing jurisdiction/ country and highly unlikely a horse would target races at both meetings.
For the tv viewer/ trader etc, both meetings fit in rather well with the three Galway evening starts etc.
Over the years many top class horses have made their debut’s at the Galway Festivel , Grey Swallow, Go and Go, Treasure Beach, Legatissimo, Caradak etc.
Incidentally Caradak later went on to win the Celebration Mile at Goodwood
