Furbo

#792 among destinations in Ireland

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Furbo or Furbogh is a settlement with a population of around 300 in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. It lies along the coast between Barna and Spiddal. It is a Gaeltacht area where Irish is the main language used in the school, church and at community meetings. The figure for those who self-report as speaking Irish daily is 39%. The headquarters of the Gaeltacht Authority, Údarás na Gaeltachta, is located in Na Forbacha. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°15'2"N, 9°12'42"W

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Furbo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barna Woods, Salthill Galway, Rusheen Bay Windsurfing, Blackrock Diving Tower.

3.4 miE
Natural attraction, Park, Forest
Barna Woods, Galway
86 min walk • Barna Woods, a lush haven of tranquility, stands as a natural oasis on the outskirts of the bustling city of Galway, Ireland. This ancient forest, a treasure trove of biodiversity, offers a serene escape to nature lovers and those seeking solitude away from the urban...
5.4 miE
Park
Salthill Galway, Galway
139 min walk • Salthill-Knocknacarra is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the Salthill and Knocknacarra areas in Galway City, Ireland. The club is a member of the Galway GAA.
4 miE
53°15'32"N • 9°6'55"W
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing, Galway
103 min walk • Surfing, Kayaking, Tours
5 miE
53°15'23"N • 9°5'32"W
Blackrock Diving Tower, Galway
127 min walk • Tower
2.5 miE
Locality
Barna
63 min walk • Barna is a coastal village on the R336 regional road in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. It has become a satellite village of Galway city. The village is Irish speaking and is therefore a constituent part of the regions of Ireland that make up the Gaeltacht.
3.9 miW
Village
Spiddal
101 min walk • One of the main draws of Spiddal is its strong connection to the Irish language and traditional music. Visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture by attending traditional music sessions in the village's pubs and cafes, or by taking a stroll through the...
5.3 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Pearse Stadium, Galway
136 min walk • Pearse Stadium is the principal GAA stadium in County Galway, Ireland. The Galway GAA Gaelic football and hurling teams use the stadium for their home games.
4.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Drom Soccer Park
113 min walk • Drom Soccer Park is an association football venue in the Republic of Ireland based in Drom East, Rahoon, County Galway. It is the home ground of Salthill Devon F.C. It was built in 2002 and has a capacity of 2,000. Drom also hosts the Galway Cup annually.