Location: Loughrea
Top Things to do in Loughrea
What to do and see in Loughrea, Western Ireland: The Best Things to do
Loughrea (/lɒxˈreɪ/ lokh-RAY; Irish: Baile Locha Riach, meaning "town of the grey/ speckled lake") is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies to the north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains, and the lake from which it takes its name. The town is also famous for its cathedral (see Loughrea Cathedral) which dominates the town's skyline. The town has increased in population in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Although the town also serves as a commuter town for the city of Galway, it retains its vibrancy as an independent market town.
Restaurants in Loughrea
1. Health and Harmony Loughrea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Welcome to one of Galway's hidden gems nestled away in the quite rural settings of Kylebrack, Loughrea. As soon as you arrive at Health and Harmony Loughrea you are the centre of our attention and we aim to offer an exclusive service tailored to meet your needs. At Health and Harmony you are offered the full holistic experience. Denise Christie is a qualified therapist in acupuncture, reflexology, reiki and massage. The spa facilities include a hot tub and infra red sauna exclusive and private use of the gardens to include tea, coffee, juice and water. Ifs it's just for a quite individual time out, couples retreat, or a group gathering. We can offer you a package suited to your needs. We are located 15 minutes from Loughrea and 35 minutes for Galway City.
2. Finnertys Mills and Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover all there is to know about a water-powered Corn Mill. The Corn Mill is a recorded monument and an important part of our industrial heritage. Gain an understanding of how oats and wheat were milled in a bygone era.
Reviewed By Galwaywalks - Galway, Ireland
I stumbled across this gem, an authentic 18th century water-mill in November last year with my brother. We popped in for a look and were amazed at the whole experience. The mill has been lovingly restored buy the current generation of the Finnerty family who can trace their ownership of the mill back over 220 years. When we asked if the mill-wheel and attached machinery still worked, we were treated to a whole lesson in 19th century milling techniques and watched in wonderment as the water turned the massive wheel, setting the grinding wheels in motion. It was just a fantastic experience. And we got tea and scones to sustain us to our next stop. The mill is a wonder of engineering and is such an authentic visitor experience. I was fascinated, your children will be transported!
3. Luxury Irish Tours
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
We are a tour company specializing in luxury Irish tours and we service the entire island of Ireland, with bases in both Dublin and Galway. We are strategically located to serve you across the island of Ireland. Our range of services include airport transfers, executive chauffeur, luxury tours of Ireland, golf trips and private bespoke tours of Ireland. You can choose from one of our pre-planned tours, combine tours or create your own tour. We can organise everything from accommodation to green fees, from sightseeing to restaurant bookings we have even got you covered for everything else in between. Our local drivers are friendly and knowledgeable and can take you to all the main attractions as well as locations that are off the beaten path to experience some of the hidden gems Ireland has to offer.
4. Away With The Fairies
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Discover our magical fairy garden nestled in the beautiful Slieve Aughty mountains. Wander around and see how many fairies you can spot! You will discover Hobbiton, toadstool town and gnome quarry as well as our magical wishing well. You can also browse the hundreds of beautiful products in our fairy shop.
Reviewed By 722aislingr
Away with the Fairies is a lovely fairy garden based in the heart of the beautiful countryside beside the owner's home and fairy workshop. The owner Rachel was so welcoming and showed us around while also leaving us to explore all of the garden's features at our own pace. I brought a 2 year old girl and she didn't want to leave! They have a small dog named Bob who is very triendly and cat who loves to laze on the fairy house's roof much to the 2 year old's amusement! It is a lovely place to spend an hour with smallies and the shop has a fantastic range of fairy doors, houses and accessories, it was very hard to choose one! A highlight was writing a letter to the fairies and posting it in the post box.
5. St. Brendan's Cathedral
6. Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Welcome to Turoe Farm’s official website! Now that you have joined us, we hope that you take the time to have a look around the site to get an overview of the comprehensive range of facilities that are on offer.Since Turoe Farm first opened in May 1993 it has grown from strength to strength and is now one of the leading visitor attractions in the West of Ireland. This family-run enterprise is situated in a rural setting near a village called Bullaun, 4km off the M6 main Galway/Dublin route.Turoe Farm boasts of many wonderful facilities and these can be viewed in the ‘Amenity Section’ of the website. Over the years Turoe Farm has gained a reputation for offering an excellent ‘value for money’ product and our staff provides first class customer service. The Farm offers a unique facility for families, group and individual outings.
Reviewed By SiobhanT525 - L'Estartit, Spain
Had a great day here with my 5 children and their friend. We really enjoyed it, it was hard to get them to leave. My younger kids loved feeding the animals, the sheep, goats and lama, my older boys loved inflatable city and had great fun on the slide, and got plenty of exercise. Great menu, nuggets, and burgers, had lovely apple pie and coffee. Place is well heated, plenty of recycle bins and great wifi. A great day out, spent all day saturday and really enjoyed ourselves.
7. Pallas Karting
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Pallas Karting, Paintball and Splatball is an outdoor Go Karting(Go Carting), Paintball and Splatball activity adventure centre based in Galway, Ireland offering all stag, hen, corporate, family, individual & schools fun packages for Karting. Driving at Europe's Largest Karting centre, where we have a 500m family track, a 1500m advanced track and a 2km Rally Car testing track. Also available on site now is Pallas Paintball and Splatball. Splatball is available for 10 years old and up and is the pain free Paintball. Paintballing at Pallas is available from 14 years old an up. Lots of game zones, fun for all the company or party. Contact us to book your event whether it be Karting, Paintball or Splatball, or one of our wonderful Combo Packages. Booking Essential Closed on Bank Holidays Pallas KArting and Paintball works very hard with its partners in the hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, self catering, clubs, heritage, castles, equestrian, angling, boating and lots of other activity groups in the area to ensure you have a great time while in East Galway, Ireland.
Reviewed By MKGalw - Galway, Ireland
Paintballing and karting with a group of Transition Years today... well organised, friendly spot... kids had a fantastic few hours .....well worth a visit...
8. The Connemara Trail Tour
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
The Connemara Trail April - Sept,since 1969, The Connemara Trail is the best possible way to discover the Connemara region of Ireland on horseback. Relax and rewind while you ride through mountain passes and woodlands, cross Connemara bog lands, navigate stony paths & swim with your horse in the Atlantic Ocean.Your guide for the trail will be the legendary irish horseman Willie Leahy. He was the first man to lead a vacation trail ride anywhere in the world.His friendly care ensures that you will go home with special memories of a wonderful holiday.Willie is the largest breeder of Connemara ponies in the world and is also the Field Master of the famous Galway Blazers Hunt.Willie has a remarkable ability to match rider and horse to ensure you get the best experience from your trail ride.
9. Slieve Aughty Riding Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Slieve Aughty Riding Centre in the west of Ireland offers horse riding and donkey walking, kids birthday parties, and pony rides for seasonal festivals or for the fun! The centre's 25 horses and ponies are suitable for everything from the nervous beginner to the advanced rider. Facilities include a 30x50 all weather outdoor arena, cross country course, and miles of trails for scenic treks. Beside the riding centre is The Three Towers Eco House and Organic Kitchen, where you can grab a bite to eat after your ride or stay the night as part of a package riding holiday. Ponies carry children to the Enchanted Forest and back, and riding can be booked by the hour or by the day.
Reviewed By portas02 - Dublin, Ireland
My daughter (9 y.o.) and I booked a week holiday of intensive horse riding... it was amazing! The horses are well taken care of, being led back to a field nearby as soon as they finish their day so they can be "free to be horses". We rode every day, twice a day, both in the arena and out in the forest. Marie, our instructor, is unbelievably good at giving you confidence around horses, both ON the horse and AROUND horses. My daughter was a bit scared at the start around horses, but by day 2 you couldn't get her away from the stables. Thank you Marie for making us much more confident riders (and much better at it!) and thank you Dahlin and Shariff, for being very patient horses!! We can't wait to come back again!
10. Maggie May's Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By ciaralouisea2020
Went for a walk in Loughrea, spotted Maggie Mays and decided to go in for lunch. We were so impressed we went back for dinner. The staff were lovely especially Siobban, made us feel so welcome. We would definitely recommend, the food was beautiful. Their cocktails and lovely and guinness is delicious!
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