The name Aughnanure comes from the old Irish "Achadh
na nIubhar" which means the field of yews. On of
these specimins remains nearby.Aughnanure Castle is one
of more than 200 tower keeps in Galway alone, but is one
of the more unusual...{more}
Clifden Castle was built by John d'Arcy in a Gothic Revival
style in the 18th century, about 1750. The house was only
lived in for about 90 years before it was abandoned in
the 1840's...{more}
Coole House was more than just a Georgian era country
home to Lady Augusta Gregory. After the death of her beloved
husband, one Augusta mourned for the rest of her life,
the estate became the center for the Irish Literary Revival
in the early 20th century...{more}
Kilmacduagh's oldest buildings date back to the 11th
century, but the site as a whole was founded in the 7th
century by St. Colman Mac Duagh (Colman, son of Duagh)...{more}
Kylemore Abbey was built by Manchester textile tycoon
Michael Henry in the 1860's and was a present to his beloved
wife. They'd fallen in love with the area when on their
honeymoon in 1850 and reportedly spent £155,000 to buy
the land. They spent a further £250,000 to create a fantastical
dream world...{more}
Thoor Ballylee Castle began its life as a de Burgo (Burke)
built fortified tower. The Burke's had established themselves
in Connaught after 1200. The original tower was most likely
a timber built fortress, as Norman-built stone castles
did not come into vogue until the 15th century. Thoor
Ballylee Castls is set on the bank of the Cloon River
near the market town of Gort...{more}
