Glenamaddy, or Glennamaddy (Irish: Gleann na Madadh),[2] is a small town in County Galway, Ireland.

Other local historic sites include a megalithic tomb at Ballinastack and a crannóg on Kiltullagh lake.

[citation needed] In the early 20th century, markets were common in the town as for some small cottage industries it was the main outlet for their wares.

Cattle, pigs, sheep, animal feeds, and household supplies were all sold at these markets and large crowds gathered in the town on these days.

[5] In the ten years between the 2006 and the 2016 census of Ireland, the population of Glenamaddy decreased by four percent, from 500 to 480 people.

Although scouts were positioned along the hilltops, they didn't see the military authorities because they were dressed as common people and mingled among the crowd.

[citation needed] A brass cross was also found with no base, which had been painted black to prevent reflection of sunlight.

[citation needed] Built in 1947 on the Kilkerrin Road in Glenamaddy, the ballroom initially failed to get a license to hold dances or operate a bar.

[citation needed] The song "Four Country Roads", which mentions Glenamaddy,[5] was a hit for Big Tom in Ireland in 1981.