Help!! I am trying to find the correct pronunciation of Claddaugh.. whether the 1st or 2nd syllable is stressed.. Can anyone help?

I think Claddaugh is only an english spelling for cladach = coast.
Cladach /'kladax/ (Donegal), /'kladəx/ (Connemara). Stress on the first syllable in these dialects; for Kerry I don't know, maybe the stress is on the second one.

Claddagh - as in the old part of Galway city where Claddagh rings are supposed to originate?

I got this ;
1--On the right hand, crown in heart out, the wearer is free as the birds in the sky. If you want her, go a courtin'.
2--On the right hand, crown out heart in, the lass is spoken for, so lay off.
3--On the left hand, place of choice, heart in crown out, she is happily married for evermore.

from - http://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&q=claddagh&meta=

In Irish "Cladach" would sound similar and that means - coast, rocky shore etc..

Duno if that's any use..
Tírghrá,
Domhnall