Clarenbridge
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| Clarinbridge Droichead an Chláirín |
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| Province: | Connacht | |
| County: | County Galway | |
| Elevation: | 60 m | |
| Population (2002) - Town: - Rural: |
173 2,092 |
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Clarinbridge (Irish: Droichead an Chláirín) is a small village approximately 15 minutes drive south of Galway, Ireland. It is on the mouth of the Clarin River at the end of Dunkellin Bay, which is the easternmost part of Galway Bay. It is famous for its yearly oyster festival that is held in the second week of September.
Clarinbridge was home to the Reddingtons who owned much of the land and property in in the village. Clarinbridge like many southern Galway towns is traditionally a very religious, Catholic town.[citation needed] There are many other church ruins in the parish most notably the one in Killeely which was reported to have been desecrated by Oliver Cromwell.[citation needed] The names Murphy and Burke are very popular in Clarinbridge. It is known for its great hurling tradition.
Clarenbridge is a twin town the East Hamptons in New York.
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