Meelick, County Galway

53°10′46″N 8°05′36″W / 53.1794°N 8.0934°W / 53.1794; -8.0934

Meelick (Irish: Míleac) is a townland on the River Shannon in County Galway, Ireland. It lies approximately 4 km southeast of the village of Eyrecourt. The townland is in a civil parish of the same name.

According to local sources, it is home to the oldest church still in use in Ireland having been given papal permission and built in 1414 AD (as St. Francis Friary). Meelick is also home to Meelick-Eyrecourt hurling club, which was founded in 1884. Meelick has a small pub which is known locally as "George's/The Shop". The area hosts a kayaking festival each year after the boating season halts in winter.

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