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DNG Martin O’Connor estate agents is offering for sale this charming property known as The Lime Kiln, located in the popular residential area of Claremount, Oughterard alongside the tranquil Owenriff River and waterfall.

On February 6, 1898, Colonel O’Hara from Lenaboy Castle and Henry Hodgson from Currerevagh, Oughterard came together to found The Corrib Fisheries Association for the further improvement of trout fishing on the Corrib. They teamed up with the Board of Conservators of the Galway District to promote proper angling on the Corrib. In 1907, they managed to convince the Department of Agriculture to build a trout hatchery on the Owenriff River in Oughterard. It worked very well for a number of years but eventually fell into decline and closed down in 1924.

Standún, the cherished family-owned Irish business renowned for its unique blend of traditional and contemporary retail offerings across fashion, homewares and gifting, is thrilled to announce their success at the prestigious Family Business Awards this year.

On December 19 next, one of Oughterard's most beloved landmarks, The Boat Inn, will go under the hammer by way of online auction. Being offered to the market by joint agents DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard and Spencer Auctioneers, this sale offers an opportunity for a fresh chapter for the iconic establishment and the town that holds it dear.

County Galway’s Oughterard Golf Club grabbed the limelight last weekend when hosting the finals of the prestigious Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes and Irish Fourball competitions. In celebration of the club’s 50th anniversary year, the All Ireland series, involving some 232 clubs and 140 teams representing the four provinces, concluded in Oughterard.

Oughterard is a traditional village nestled beside Lough Corrib, the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland. The village sits at the start of the Connemara mountains and is only a short drive from the vibrant city of Galway. With its traditional, colourful stone shopfronts and the 16th century Aughnanure Castle, it perfectly combines old Irish charm with modern service and comfort. Further attractions include lovely gift shops, cruises along the lake, an 18 hole golf club and delightful restaurants. The crowning jewel of the village is the lovely Owenriff River running through it, beginning in the Connemara mountains and flowing, at the edge of town, into Lough Corrib.

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has confirmed that Oughterard is to retain its post office. The village’s current postmistress is retiring from the business in September and there has been some concern locally about the future of post office services in Oughterard.

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The HSE have confirmed that Moycullen and Oughterard GPs are now included under cover of the Galway City Westdoc cell since May 20. This follows on from a ‘red eye’ service from 12 midnight to 8am cover operating since last August.

The Oughterard Courthouse Arts Programme has announced four exhibitions this summer showcasing the work of 37 local artists and visitors