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3About Loughrea
Loughrea sits handily on the M6, just 40 kilometres from Galway city and perfectly placed for touring the west. The town serves as a proper hub for day trips to the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway Bay, while connecting easily to Dublin (185km), Athlone, and the midlands. St Brendan's Cathedral houses what's arguably Ireland's finest collection of Arts and Crafts stained glass, with stunning windows by Harry Clarke and Evie Hone from the early 1900s that draw visitors from across the country.
Where is Loughrea on the map?
Loughrea is in Ireland, at 53.199, -8.570 - about 29 km south-west of Ballinasloe.
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2Race a karting track in Loughrea
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Loughrea.
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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Loughrea. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Loughrea?
The closest airport to Loughrea is Shannon Airport, 73 km (about 1 h 2 min by car). Other airports nearby: Connemara Regional Airport, Inisheer Aerodrome.