voluntary committee in Connaught. Gaeilge Locha Riach promotes the Irish language in Loughrea among the community and businesses. There is also a Foróige Youth club in the town. Each year the Local Triathlon club called Predator organise a junior and senior triathlon event. The race was created by French coach Sebastien Locteau in 2006 with Tony Daly. Loughrea Triathlon is part of the national event calendar under Triathlon Ireland rules. Notable people Mark Boyle (born 1979), Irish social activist and writer also known as "The Moneyless Man" owing to his choice in 2008 to stop using money as he considers the concept of money harmful, he also gave up modern technology in 2016 after deciding that it was also part of the problem, Boyle though not born in Loughrea lives his moneyless, tech-less life near Loughrea William Malachy Burke (1819–1879), Irish physician and Registrar General Annalistic references 797(802). The demolition of Loch Riach by Muirghius, son of Tomaltach. 821. Fearghal, son of Catharnach, lord of Loch Riach, died. 823. Fearghal, son of Cathasach, lord of Loch Riach, died. 881. Cormac, son of Ceithearnach, Prior of Tir Da Ghlas and Cluain Fearta Brenainn, and the second lord who was over Loch Riach at that time, died. 1408. O'h-Echeidhein was slain by the O'Dalys on the plain of Moinmoy. See also Frederick William Conway List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Galway) List of towns and villages in Ireland Marquis de St Ruth References External links discoverloughrea.com - Discover Loughrea is your news, entertainment, sport and music website brought to you by Loughrea Chamber of Commerce Gaelscoil Riabhach: Loughrea's Gaelscoil Tourist Information for Loughrea: Provides information on Loughrea's attractions, activities and businesses. Gaeilge Locha Riach Loughrea Foróige THE LEAVING OF LOUGHREA - An Irish family in the Great Famine by Stephen Lally Towns and villages in County Galway