Water pump in Loughaunroe East, County Galway

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Water pump in Loughaunroe East still works opposite the church, which rather spoils the excuse that your arms are too old to carry anything. There’s a pump from around 1900 across the road, and it has already caught you waving them at the football.

Cast-iron water pump, made c.1900, with fluted cylindrical shaft, banded neck and domed cap, with pointed finial, and straight pumping handle. Set into concrete platform and bounded by cement rendered wall on three sides. Sited opposite church.

A good example of a cast-iron water pump dating to the early twentieth century. It exhibits artistic detailing in its design, with an elegantly curved handle and fluted upper section. Located near Killeen church and St Corban’s, it was once a place where people gathered to draw water. Unlike many pumps, it is still in working order.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30412610

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