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Annaghdown
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Annaghdown is a small
village situated on the eastern shores of Lough Corrib in Co Galway,
8 miles from Galway City, and 5 miles from the town of Headford. The
village, meanders around scenic Annaghdown Bay and finishes near the
old passenger steamer quay, now used by pleasure and angling craft.
A boat marina and childrens' swimming area are also provided beside
the pier.
Annaghdown was once the site of a 12th century diocese which was
later abandoned by the Diocese of Tuam. St. Brendan of Clonfert is
supposed to have died here in 577 A.D., having first founded a
monastry. The archaeological remains of the village reflect its
monastic history, and comprise holy wells and ruins of a castle, the
cathedral and Augustinian priory.
Today Annaghdown is a centre for angling on Lough Corrib. It is an
ideal base to try your hand at trout or salmon angling or pike and
porch angling in the lower section of Lough Corrib. |
Annaghdown Holiday Homes - County Galway, Ireland