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Pollagh also spelled Pullough is a village in County Offaly, Ireland, located in the midlands of Ireland. The name Pollagh comes from the Irish Poll ach, literally meaning expansive hole, but practically meaning "broad expanse of shallow water". It is a rural village on the Grand Canal and lies between Ferbane and Tullamore ranging from lemonaghan cross/dernagun to heathfield/oughter including derryneavy/turraun, the cush and the canal line. Much of the surrounding area is bogland, and is used to produce fossil fuels such as peat turf. The River Brosna flows close to the village. The Grand Canal was used for transporting peat and bricks produced in the area. Pollagh benefited from the canal in earlier years when it brought investment and employment from Bord na Móna, and it is now an important part of the tourist attraction. Pollagh is also known for its church, particularly its bog oak altar and stained glass windows, designed by the Harry Clarke Studios.
Pollagh is a village on Achill Island off the coast of County Mayo. It is surrounded by the villages of Keel, County Mayo and Dooagh. Pollagh is also the home of Achill Rovers and Mayo full back Fintan Connaghan.
Category:Villages in Achill Island