Woodford (Irish: An Ghráig, meaning 'the hamlet')[2] is a village in the south-east of County Galway, Ireland.

The village's industrial history is indicated by a variant of its Irish name, Gráig na Muilte Iarainn,[2] meaning 'village of the iron mills'.

The surrounding hills have iron ore deposits; the abundant oak woods were used as a fuel for smelting.

[8] Every year, in late August, a "Furnace Festival" is held in Woodford to celebrate its ironworking history.

[9] The Woodford Heritage Centre houses the East Galway Family History Society, an organisation that seeks to connect people with local historians, researchers, and genealogists who specialise in the surrounding areas.