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3About Craughwell
Craughwell is a handy spot in County Galway, sitting right on the N6 about 25 kilometers east of Galway city. The town makes a grand base for commuters heading into Galway via the R446, and it's perfectly placed for anyone traveling between Dublin and the west coast. You'll find over 30 fast charging stations around the area, which is brilliant for electric cars. The big draw here is the greyhound track that's been running since 1955, pulling crowds from all over Connacht for the evening races during summer.
Where is Craughwell on the map?
Craughwell is in Ireland, at 53.231, -8.735 - about 25 km east of Galway.
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2Race a karting track in Craughwell
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Craughwell.
Craughwell's ReachEasyPlay a pub crawl round in Craughwell
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Craughwell. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Craughwell?
The closest airport to Craughwell is Shannon Airport, 70 km (about 57 min by car). Other airports nearby: Connemara Regional Airport, Inisheer Aerodrome.