The Addergooole Cross outside Addergoole graveyard

The Addergoole Cross

The Addergoole Cross, which was relocated several times, is currently preserved within Addergoole Graveyard in the townland of Carrowntomush [Carranthomas]. This unfinished head of a 12th century granite high cross measuring c.1.4m high bears…
An image of Belmont Hill Fort

Belmont Hill Fort

Belmont hill top enclosure or ‘hill fort’ with its lone Ash tree can be seen for kilometres on a fine day. The monument as its classification suggests encompasses the summit of Belmont Hill. The enclosure is slightly oval in shape and…
A Kingfisher bird

Birdwatching

There are several small patches of native woodland in the parish, including stands of wet woodland (mainly Willow and Alder) along the Clare River. There are also several small conifer plantations and shelter belts of various ages around…

The River Walk

The Clare River Walk is a wonderful local amenity that gives people a chance to enjoy the river. The River Walk is a great place for seeing birds. The lucky walker might spot a Kingfisher in summer or a Heron, standing aloof and waiting to pounce…
Cloondroon Lake at Milltown

Cloondroon Lake

Cloondroon Lake is highly valued for coarse fishing as it is stocked with Pike, Perch and Roach. This beautiful natural local amenity has been developed by the local community in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Office of Public Cloondroon…
A fisherman Fly Fishing for trout on the River Clare at Milltown Co. Galway

The Clare River

The Clare River is a focal point in the village and is the largest tributary flowing into Lough Corrib. The river is designated for nature conservation as part of the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC) . This is largely due to the Sunset…