Loughrea

  • Loughrea is a beautiful town located about 35km south east of Galway city
  • This tranquil countryside contains rich fine farmland. As a result it has been inhabited since prehistory, and archaeological remains are everywhere here.
  • Loughrea's ecclesiastical connections stretch back through the mists of time, and continue today.
  • The town can boast of having the only working 'Town Moat' in Ireland. This waterfilled medieval moat was built in the mid-13th century. It ran directly outside the medieval walls, and its circuit can still be seen.
  • Loughrea town is named after the grey lake near which it is built.
  • It has excellent fishing and boats can be hired locally.

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