Whitegate ()
is a village on the
R352 regional road in northeastern
County Clare,
Ireland
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. New houses have been built along the main street. Local
pubs
A pub (short for public house) is a kind of drinking establishment which is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term ''public house'' first appeared in the United Kingdom in late 17th century, and was ...
include 'The Half Barrel' and 'The Nightingale'.
It is part of the Catholic parish
Mountshannon-Whitegate. The former local church, which had been in disuse for some years, is now a warehouse and lumberyard. A newer church has been erected in 1969.
See also
*
List of towns and villages in Ireland
References
Towns and villages in County Clare
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