Loughrea Skateboarding

31/08/2026

A big thank you to Senator Shane Curley for coming down to the Loughrea skatepark to meet with us, hear what we’re trying to achieve and even give skating a go himself! 🛹

We’ve now reached out to all of our local representatives, and we’d love the opportunity to meet with more of them to discuss the options available and how we can work together to move plans for a new concrete skatepark in Loughrea forward.

We fully understand that the playground is council land and that ultimately this will be a Galway County Council project. What we’re asking is to be involved in the process and particularly in the design of the skatepark, so that the people who will actually use the facility can help shape what is eventually built.

We also want to do whatever we can to help the Council along the way, whether that means researching potential grants and funding opportunities, identifying experienced skatepark designers, looking at successful projects elsewhere in Ireland, or finding companies capable of delivering a high quality concrete skatepark for Loughrea.

We’re not just asking for something to be built. We want to put the work in, collaborate with the Council and our local representatives, and help make it happen.

Our door is always open and we’re more than happy to meet, talk through the plans or help in any way we can.

Thanks again to Shane for taking the time to come down, listen and show his support. Hopefully the first of many conversations! 🛹

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

Big shoutout to the younger skaters who came down on Saturday to give skating a go. 🛹

Every one of us learned from someone who’d been skating longer than we had, so it was great to see the next generation getting involved, giving it a shot and learning from the older skaters.

It takes a bit of courage to step on a board for the first time, especially around people you don’t know, but these guys got stuck straight in.

Loughrea Skateboarding is for everyone, whatever your age or ability. If you want to learn, come down. 🙌

24/08/2026

Shoutout to everyone who came out for last Saturdays session! 🛹

Big thanks to Harry from Galway Skateboarding Association for loaning us the quarter pipe, ledge and rail.

Loughrea skateboarders are continuing to come out, get together and show that we are here and we have a strong local skateboarding community.

We want to keep building that momentum and showing the support that exists for a new, modern concrete skatepark in Loughrea, something the community can use and enjoy for years to come.

Thanks again to everyone who came down, skated, helped out or supported the session. Plenty more photos from the day to come! 🛹📸

Photos: Jack Boyle

21/08/2026

Weathers looking clear for tomorrow’s session! Looking forward to it! ✌️

18/08/2026

FLATGROUND SESSION 3 🛹

Saturday 22nd August, 2pm at the Loughrea Slab.

We’re running another flatground session as part of the push for a new concrete skatepark in Loughrea.

Come down for a skate and bring along any rails, ramps, boxes or other obstacles you have.

The more people that get involved, the stronger the case for a proper skatepark in the town.

All ages and abilities welcome. See ye Saturday.

Poster by: Jakub Gajda

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14/08/2026

Please fill out this survey and help us to spread word and awareness about our plan for a concrete skatepark in Loughrea! ❤️

Have Your Say!

Galway County Council and Galway Sports Partnership are inviting people of all ages and abilities to help shape the first Local Sports Plan for Galway County.

Whether you're involved in a sports club, community group, school, or simply want to see more opportunities to get active, your views matter.

Join us at one of our public consultation meetings :
• 25 August: Oughterard Courthouse or Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe
• 26 August: Gort Town Hall or Athenry Community Hall
• 27 August: Harmony Hall, Tuam

All meetings take place from 7pm to 9pm.

You can also complete the online survey at www.galway.ie / www.galwayactive.ie

09/08/2026

Brilliant report here about yesterdays All Irelands, and the wider goals for Skateboarding as a sport in Ireland!