Glenamaddy

Glenamaddy, or Glennamaddy (Irish: Gleann na Madadh), is a small town in County Galway, Ireland. It lies at the crossroads where the R362 and R364 regional roads meet. Glenamaddy became a musical focal point in Connacht during the 1960s during the showband era.

Glenamaddy
Gleann na Madadh (Irish)
Town
Glenamaddy
Glenamaddy
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53.606°N 8.560°W / 53.606; -8.560
CountryIreland
ProvinceConnacht
CountyCounty Galway
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Population
 (2022)
557
Irish Grid ReferenceM627620

To the east of the town lies Loch Lurgeen, a raised bog. The origins of the parish lie in the village of Boyounagh, which lies to the northwest of Glenamaddy.

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