Lahinch
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Lahinch or Lehinch (An Leacht in Irish; meaning "Leath Inis", or "Half Island") is a village on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare, Republic of Ireland. The village is a widely known seaside resort and is home to the world famous Lahinch Golf Club. There is a beautiful one-mile beach at Lahinch.
The ancient name for Lahinch was Leacht Ui Chonchubhair or Leach Ui Chonchuir: the burial place of O’Connor or O’Connor’s Flag Stone. Nowadays, the town name is mostly spelt "Lahinch", but a selection of road signs in the area use the spelling "Lehinch". Pronunciation of the placename is somewhat between the two spellings.
See also
List of towns in the Republic of IrelandExternal links
- [Lahinch Community Council]
- [Lahinch page @ Clare Library: Historical Background, Places of Interest, & Photographs]
- [Some pictures of Lahinch]
- [Lahinch Golf Club]
- [Lahinch Bed and Breakfast site which offers a lot of information about the area]
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