cafe
Moran's Oyster Cottage
A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Connacht, Ireland · Europe
Loughrea is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Athenry, 35km from Burren National Park.
Loughrea is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 5,556, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Loughrea sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Loughrea to your route.
Loughrea ( lokh-RAY; Irish: Baile Locha Riach, meaning 'town of the grey/speckled lake'), is a town in County Galway, Ireland. It lies to the north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains and Lough Rea, the lake from which it takes its name. The town's cathedral, St Brendan's, dominates the urbanRead more
skyline. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.
The town increased in population in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Although Loughrea serves as a commuter town for the city of Galway, it remains an independent market town. Loughrea is the fourth most populous settlement in County Galway, with a population of 6,322 as of 2022.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Loughrea.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Loughrea.
Loughrea offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Loughrea with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Loughrea as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Loughrea is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1969 latitude, -8.5669 longitude.
Loughrea has a population of approximately 5,556 people, making it a town in Ireland.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Loughrea as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Loughrea. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
20 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
34 km · about 40 min drive
national park
Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.
37 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
Monastic city founded by St Ciarán in 544 on an esker above a bend of the Shannon: two round towers, a cathedral, high crosses and hundreds of early Christian grave slabs. Once one of Europe's great centres of learning.
41 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.
42 km · about 50 min drive
restaurant
Pub on the west bank of the Shannon in Athlone trading since around 900 AD: Guinness World Records lists it as Ireland's oldest. Excavated wattle-and-daub walls and centuries of coins are displayed inside; sawdust still on the floor.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Loughrea.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning