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Things to see in Loughrea (Ireland): 17 places and when to go
Loughrea is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Temples (3), Nature (3). The best known are St Brendan's Cathedral, Loughrea, Turoe Stone and Dunsandle Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 53.1969, -8.5668
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Temples (3) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 60 km as the crow flies
What to see in Loughrea
The places in and around Loughrea, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St Brendan's Cathedral, LoughreaCathedral church of the Roman Catholic diocese of Clonfert in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland3 m
- Turoe StoneCeltic-style granite stone in Ireland6.2 km
- Dunsandle Castle15th-century castle in County Galway, Ireland7.5 km
- Caherkinmonwee CastleIrish castle9.6 km
- Isert Kelly CastleTower house and Irish national monument11 km
- RahannagraghRingfort in County Galway, Ireland4.1 km
- CashlaundrumlahanMountain in County Galway, Ireland12 km
- Church of the Immaculate Conception, TallowChurch in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland128 km
- KnocknamonaHill in County Galway, Ireland14 km
- Lackan RingfortRingfort in County Galway, Ireland15 km
- Moyode CastleCastle11 km
- PollduffHill in County Galway, Ireland15 km
- RathsoonyRingfort in County Galway, Ireland4.1 km
- The Seven MonumentsStone circle in County Galway, Ireland2.6 km
- TonaroastyAbandoned village in County Galway, Ireland1.4 km
- St Tiernan's ChurchChurch in Crossmolina, County Mayo, Ireland112 km
- Turoe Pet FarmWith kids · Wildlife6.2 km
When to go to Loughrea
The best time to visit Loughrea is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:49
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:41
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:19
- DecBetter not7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Loughrea
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Galway50 places33 km
- Banagher12 places38 km
- Tuam10 places40 km
- Athlone13 places49 km
- Lisdoonvarna38 places52 km
- Roscommon20 places55 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Loughrea?
The best known: St Brendan's Cathedral, Loughrea, Turoe Stone, Dunsandle Castle, Caherkinmonwee Castle, Isert Kelly Castle. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Loughrea?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to Loughrea?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Loughrea as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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