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Cregmore (Lackagh parish)

Cregmore () is a rural townland in the parish of Lackagh, County Galway, Ireland. It is 13 km northeast of Galway city centre. Cregmore townland, which is in area, had a population of 165 as of the 2011 census.

The area is home to a soccer club, a primary school and a golf course.

Facilities

Primary school

A hedge school taught the young people of Cregmore until the mid-1800s. A Mr Murphy used to gather children at an old house, and charged a penny to teach basic reading and writing skills.

In July 1933, a new school, Cregmore National School (N.S.), opened at Cregmore Cross. The school welcomed 108 pupils that first day; from the ages of three and a half to fifteen years.

The original school building was demolished in 1978, and replaced with a newer structure.

In 2010, a truck collided with several parked vehicles at the school; there were no injuries.

Soccer club

The local association football (soccer) club, Cregmore Claregalway F.C., was formed on 17 July 1996. The new club entered three underage teams in the Galway & District League. Red and black were chosen as the club colours and the emblem was designed to include a depiction of Cregmore Bridge over the River Clare.

Golf club

Cregmore Park Golf Club opened in June 2007. It is a 7,000 yard, par 72 championship course designed by Arthur Spring.

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