Aughnanure Castle
Category: Families, Culture
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, General Attractions
Oughterard
Co Galway
Co Galway
Tel: +353 91 552 214
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Built by the O'Flahertys - one of Connacht's most notable lord families - c. 1500
Aughnanure Castle
Built by the O'Flahertys - one of Connacht's most notable lord families - c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. The castle is a particularly well-preserved example of one of over 200 Irish tower houses in County Galway, constructed mainly by Gaelic and Anglo-Norman land owning families. There is the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and a dry harbour.
Opening Time:
Open 5th April-24th October, Daily 9.30am-6pm.
Admission Charge:
Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.
Directions
3.5km from Oughterard off N59 - Oughterard to Galway roadView Similar Tourist Attractions
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