Mountbellew, (Irish: An Creagan) also known as Mountbellew Bridge, is a small town located on the N63, between Ballinasloe and Tuam in North County Galway. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. Ballinasloe ( is a town in the eastern extremity of County Galway in Ireland. Tuam (pronounced /tʃuəm/ Tuaim is a town in County Galway, Ireland. County Galway (Contae na Gaillimhe is located on the West Coast of Ireland.
Although a relatively small town, it consists of many shops and small businesses. The town has four schools, St. Mary's National school, Holy Rosary secondary school, St. Jarthlet's vocational school and the Franciscan Brothers Agricultural College http://www.mountbellewagri.com.
The Agricultural college delivers courses in agricultural, environmental and agri-business sectors through Teagasc, Fas and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology http://www.mountbellewagri.com. Teagasc (meaning instruction in Irish) is the Semi-state authority in Ireland responsible for Research and development, training and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology ( GMIT) ( Irish Institiúid Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe-Maigh Eo) formerly known as Regional Technical College
Mountbellew has many sporting societies. Mountbellew Moylough GAA club both play hurling and football. Hurling (in Irish, iománaíocht or iomáint) is an outdoor team Sport of ancient Gaelic origin administered by the Gaelic Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a The club colours are black and amber and play in Mountbellew/Moylough GAA grounds. The senior football team have won four county championships, 1964, 1965, 1974, 1986.
There are many historic and scenic points throughout the town which include: The Bellew Estate and woodlands, a small lake, the old forge and the Catholic church.
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A monument to the famous racehorse 'Bobby Jo' can be seen in the town centre. This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. He won the Irish and English grand nationals.
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