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The West Region is a NUTS Level III statistical region of the Republic of Ireland. It consists of the territory of the city of Galway and the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The West region spans 13,801 km² and has a population of 380,057 . Prior to 2014, the region was governed by the West Regional Assembly. Statutory instrument No. 573/2014 abolished that assembly. Since that date, the association between Regional Assemblies and NUTS regions has ceased. The NUTS regions are used for statistical reporting to Eurostat, while the Regional Assemblies are responsible for planning at a local government level. The region is located on the western s...
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  • 4. Strandhill Surf School Sligo
    Strandhill or occasionally Larass is the largest coastal village and townland in County Sligo, Ireland. As of 2016, the population was 1,753, an increase of 10% from the 2011 Census. The old name appears to be Ros Dragnige .
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  • 5. Achill Surf Keel
    Achill Island in County Mayo is the largest of the Irish isles, and is situated off the west coast of Ireland. It has a population of 2,700. Its area is 148 km2 . Achill is attached to the mainland by Michael Davitt Bridge, between the villages of Gob an Choire and Poll Raithní . A bridge was first completed here in 1887, replaced by another structure in 1949, and subsequently replaced with the current bridge which was completed in 2008. Other centres of population include the villages of Keel, Dooagh, Dumha Éige , Dún Ibhir , The Valley and Dugort. The parish's main Gaelic football pitch and secondary school are on the mainland at Poll Raithní. Early human settlements are believed to have been established on Achill around 3000 BC. A paddle dating from this period was found at the cran...
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  • 6. Surf Mayo Louisburgh
    Ireland has become increasingly popular as a surfing destination, due to its exposed location on the turbulent Atlantic seaboard.The island has 3,172 kilometers of coastline, and the southern and western shores are exposed for waves originating in the North Atlantic. Although Ireland is located at a high latitude, the warm ocean currents of the North Atlantic drift ensures mild water temperatures throughout the year, with a minimum of 10 °C in winter and a maximum of 21 °C in summer.The numerous beaches, reefs, headlands and coves along the west coast of Ireland serve as popular surf spots. Ireland has played host to international events since the 1960s, and is home to many surf shops, schools and clubs.
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