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Galway · 16th century

Aughnanure Castle

An O’Flaherty tower house hidden among woodland and limestone beside the Drimneen River near Oughterard.

Aughnanure Castle

Why visit

Step inside the story.

An O’Flaherty tower house hidden among woodland and limestone beside the Drimneen River near Oughterard.

Allow time for the setting as well as the buildings. Access to towers, interiors and upper floors can involve steps or restricted spaces, while opening days and guided-tour arrangements may change seasonally.

Highlights

  • Six-storey tower house
  • Double bawn and watchtowers
  • River and limestone landscape

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