Mountbellew

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Mountbellew, (Irish: An Creagan) also known as Mountbellew Bridge, is a small town located on the N63, between Ballinasloe and Tuam in North County Galway.

Although a relatively small town, it consists of many shops and small businesses. The town has four schools, St. Mary's National school, Holy Rosary secondary school, St. Jarthlet's vocational school and the Franciscan Brothers Agricultural College http://www.mountbellewagri.com.

The Agricultural college delivers courses in agricultural, environmental and agri-business sectors through Teagasc, Fas and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology http://www.mountbellewagri.com.

Mountbellew has many sporting societies. Mountbellew Moylough GAA club both play hurling and football. The club colours are black and amber and play in Mountbellew/Moylough GAA grounds. The senior football team have won four county championships, 1964, 1965, 1974, 1986.

There are many historic and scenic points throughout the town which include: The Bellew Estate and woodlands, a small lake, the old forge and the Catholic church.

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A monument to the famous racehorse 'Bobby Jo' can be seen in the town centre. He won the Irish and English grand nationals.