The Trappers Inn Pub and Restaurant is located in the Parish of Castlegar, County Galway.
This premises has been owned since it was built, by the Jacksons and is on the left hand side of the Galway to Tuam Road (N17); about two miles from Eyre Square in Galway City.
- Coordinates; 53.288967 , -9.023565
- Elevation; 90 feet (27 metres)
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- Known for years for its Darts and Golf teams.
- A fine Restaurant was added to the East of the Original pub and serves daily and evenings.
- About half a kilometre West from the Font Roundabout.
- The Trappers Bar was established over 40 years ago.
- One of a few, but expanding list of Castlegar Bars and Restaurants
- Surrounded on three sides by a large carpark, which can facilitate buses as well as cars.
- Famous for decades, to the punters of the Galway Races - the first venue between Ballybrit and the City.
- Famous too, for its convivial staff, like Kitty in the Restaurant, and Garth in the Bar.
- South of the Sandy River, visible from the rear of the property.
- Once, the local for the Crown Control employees.
- Serving Mervue, Castlegar, Glenburren, Riverside and passing trade.
- Jackson's Restaurant transforms into a Set Dancing venue on Wednesday nights, for lessons and sessions.
The Trapper's Inn - the Bar
A timber frame with a glass front, houses a Pike. The tag reveals that it is of 27 pound (lbs) weight, from Lough Mask and indicates the year of 1902. Locals suggest that it must be female Pike, due to its size, and that of the species.
Video
Local Musician, Tom Harte mentions The Trappers Inn including images, in his latest youtube video; The Galway Trucker - . Official launch date is the 9th of September, 2011 in the Trappers, where Tom is supported by his friends from the Music Industry. A lively night is expected!
