Derrybrien

Derrybrien (Irish: Daraidh Braoin) is a tiny village in County Galway, Ireland. It lies along the R353 road in the Slieve Aughty Mountains. The village church is dedicated to Saint Patrick and is part of the Roman Catholic Parish of Ballinakill and Derrybrien.

Derrybrien
Daraidh Braoin
Village
Derrybrien Village and Wind Farm
Derrybrien
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53.0659°N 8.6105°W / 53.0659; -8.6105
CountryIreland
ProvinceConnacht
CountyGalway
Irish Grid ReferenceM590018

The Derrybrien Necklace, an amber beaded necklace dated to the Bronze Age was discovered near Derrybrien in June 1954 by Joseph McHugo.

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