Spanish Point

Spanish Point

Infobox Irish Place
name = Spanish Point
gaeilge = Rinn na Spáinneach
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north coord = 52.85
west coord = 9.433333
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elevation = 20 m (66 ft)
province = Munster
county = County Clare
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census yr = 2006
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Spanish Point (Irish place name|Rinn na Spáinneach) is an area in the parish of Miltown Malbay in County Clare, Ireland, situated on the west coast of Ireland. The town is home to many holiday homes, and during the winter has a significantly smaller population. It is also one of the better surf breaks in County Clare. The name refers to the wrecking of some ships of the Spanish Armada off the coast.

History

On the coast, 2.5 km from Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point was named after the unfortunate Spanish who died here in 1588, when many ships of the Spanish Armada were wrecked during stormy weather. Those who escaped from their sinking ships and made it safely to land were executed by Sir Turlough O'Brien of Liscannor and Boethius Clancy, High Sheriff of County Clare.

People

The village is also the birthplace of a former President of Ireland, Dr Patrick Hillery.

port

The village has a fine beach which is popular for swimmers and water enthusiasts. There is also a nine-hole golf course. Spanish Point is home to Spanish Point golf course which at over 110 years old is one of the oldest courses in Ireland.

Infobox Airport
name = Spanish Point Aerodrome
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footnotes = Registered Training Facility (RTF)

ee also

*List of towns in the Republic of Ireland


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