Recess, Gaeltacht village in County Galway, Ireland.
Recess is a small village situated within the Galway Gaeltacht region, nestled among the rolling landscapes of Connemara with surrounding boglands, lakes, and mountains at an elevation of 63 meters above sea level.
The village was developed as a settlement connected to the Galway-Clifden railway line that opened in 1895 and remained operational until 1935 when it was permanently closed.
Known in Irish as Sraith Saileach, the village preserves its Gaelic identity through the daily use of the Irish language by many residents and local cultural traditions.
The village is accessible via local roads from Galway and Clifden, offering basic accommodations and serving as a gateway for exploring Connemara National Park and surrounding areas.
Recess was the residence of Seán Lester, the last Secretary General of the League of Nations, who lived there after his retirement until his death in 1959.
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