SEE & DO IN LOUGHREA
| St. Brendan's Cathedral | Medieval Moat | The Walks | Loughrea Lake | Carmelite Abbey |
| Farmers Market | Loughrea Library | Self Guided Walking Tour | Parks & Open Spaces | Clubs/Activities |
In the area:
The Turoe Stone, Bullaun
Pallas Castle - Tynagh
Isserkelly Castle - Kilchreest
Cloghan Castle
Loughrea Uileann Piper
Artist Name: James Mac Carthy
The Bronze statue on a limestone block was inspired by the banning of the Irish war Pipes during Cronwell's Irish Campaign, leading to the development of the Uileann Pipes
St Brendan's County Home
St Brendan's Nursing home on the lake road has quite a history-The Loughrea Union workhouse was erected in 1840-1 on a 6.5-acre site, by the mid-1840s, sheds were erected to accommodate 100 fever patients-a fever hospital was built soon after.
LOUGHREA FARMERS MARKET
Browse the fresh stalls on Barrack Street every Thursday between 9am and 2pm
Location: Barrack Street, Loughrea
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 9am - 2pm
Website: http://www.beechlawnfarm.org/
LOUGHREA LIBRARY
Loughrea Library is located in a converted Church of Ireland church, St. Brendan's which dates back to 1821.
Address: Church Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway
Contact:
Name: Ms. Ann Callanan
Telephone: 091 847220
Email: loughrea@galwaylibrary.ie
Opening Times:
Tuesday: 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-20:00
Wednesday: 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Thursday: 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-20:00
Friday : 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Saturday : 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00
Facilities:
- Reading areas Books/Newspapers
- Kiddies area with Toys and Books
- Computers/Internet access
PARKS & OPEN SPACES
Cigna Lakeside Park, Loughrea
- Includes Childrens Playground for different ages ranges including toddler swings
- Skate area
- Picnic area
- Free car park
- Beside the Lake & Tennis Club
THE FAIR GREEN
CORRY'S PARK (west of the town)
The walk runs through Corry's field runs along the lake shore and is c 15 acres of natural wetlands and meadow. The area is filled with wild flowers and is a good vantage point for birdwatching.
THE WALKS
The Walks link Abbey Street to the old railway station
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Walking Club
Kylebrack Woods
Badminton
Boxing
Yoga
Edward Martyn Festival - Loughrea Literary & Historical Society
Loughrea Film Society
Loughrea Athletic Club
- running track
- playing pitch
- pitch and putt
http://www.athleticsloughrea.com/
Loughrea Rugby Football Club
Location: Loughrea Rugby Football Club, Ballygasty, Loughrea (out the Bullaun Road)
Loughrea Tennis Club
Location: Loughrea Tennis Club, Gort Road, Loughrea
- Clubhouse
- 3 all weather courts 2 of which are floodlit
- Coaching available in summer months for both junior and senior players
- Visitors welcome
Contact Robert Keary at 086 8580207
Loughrea Golf Club
Location: Loughrea Golf Club, Graigue, Loughrea (out the New Inn/Bullaun Road)
18 hole golf course
http://www.loughreagolfclub.com//
Lakeside Celtic Soccer Club
Location: Lakeside Celtic Soccer Club, Caherwalter, Loughrea
Junior Soccer club catering for 8 to 16 years
Contact Helen Madden 087-6269804
Loughrea Soccer Club
Location: Loughrea Soccer Club, Fair Green, Loughrea
Soccer Training & Coaching takes place every Tuesday & Thursday evening at the Fair Green
Teams take part in amateur competition throughout at both County and National level
Contact Martin Gardiner or Gerard O' Loughlin at 091-841092
Loughrea Boxing Club
Location: Loughrea Boxing Club, Piggott Street, Loughrea
- Caters for all ages from 11+
- Club meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 7.30pm - 9pm
http://www.loughreaboxingclub.com/
Loughrea Snooker Club
Location: Temperance Hall, Barrack Street, Loughrea
Days: Open 7 days a week
Time: 4pm – 11pm
Admission: Membership €15 for year (All past & future members welcome)
Loughrea Taekwon-Do club
Location: Loughrea Taekwon-Do club, St. Raphael’s Secondary School, Loughrea
- Training twice a week-Monday & Friday
- juniors from 6-7pm
- seniors from 7-8pm
- Chief Instructor is Mrs Sandra Doyle (2nd Degree black belt)
Grey Lake Ramblers Walking Club
- Walks take place every second Sunday
- 3 to 4 hour duration
- Walks generally in the Slieve Aughty area, The Burren and East Clare
- Membership fee 40euros
- Contact: Ann Fahy 091-841963 annfahy3@hotmail.com
- Affiliated to the Mountaineering Council of Ireland
Saint Brendan's Hurling Club
http://www.loughreahurling.com/
Location: Aille Cross, Kylebrack, Loughrea
http://www.aille-cross.com/horse-riding-hour-day.htm
Location: Kylebrack West, LoughreaPallas Karting
Aille Cross Equestrian Centre
Slieve Aughty Riding Centre
