Knockdoemore – Lackagh Walkway

In 2014, Claregalway GAA Club developed a walkway around the perimeter of the playing pitches in Knockdoemore. Following its early success, Frank Kearney approached the club and offered a route along the perimeter of his family farm to extend the walkway and link it to the main Claregalway–Lackagh road.

Cairde Mór, Lackagh’s local development company, progressed the proposal and successfully secured public funding under the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructural Scheme in 2020. This funding facilitated the extension of the trail and the upgrade of the original club pitch walkway to multi-use standard.

The Knockdoe–Lackagh Trail combines two different walking experiences: a multi-use tar and chip circuit around the club grounds and a gently sloping compacted aggregate trail across farmland.

Situated on the western side of where the Battle of Knockdoe took place in 1504, this trail takes in some of the area associated with that history and offers magnificent views on a clear day across three counties.

Looking east, south, west and north, walkers can enjoy views towards the Sliabh Aughty Mountains, Derrybrien Wind Farm, the Burren, Galway Wind Farm near Moycullen, Oughterard, the Maamturks, Lough Corrib, the Twelve Bens, the Partry Mountains and even Croagh Patrick in the distance.

Along the way, the trail passes through the flora and fauna of dry limestone farmland, crosses old Mass paths and is flanked by traditional stone walls, with views of church spires in Lackagh, Corrandulla and Claregalway Abbey.