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Towns of Clare
Spanish Point —County Clare
On the coast, 2.5km from Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point was named after the unfortunate Spaniards who died here in 1588. Those who escaped from their sinking ships and made it safely to land were executed by Sir Turlough O'Brien of Liscannor and Boethius Clancy, High Sherriff of Clare.
The village is also the birthplace of a former President of Ireland, Dr. Patrick Hillery. The village has a fine beach which is popular for swimmers and water enthusiasts. There is also a nine hole golf course.
