Greg Walters Photography

2005 Ireland Photographic Adventure


Corcomroe Abbey and Dunguaire Castle


Castle at Ballyvaughan On our way around Galway Bay, we stopped at several castle ruins. This block tower castle just outside of Ballyvaughan is a very common sight almost everywhere in Ireland. Currently, the castle is used by the home owner as an entry and parking area for the house. In the second photo, I tried to restore the scene to one reminiscent of days of old.

Castle at Ballyvaughan






A drawbridge and maybe a maiden in the tower would complete the scene.






Corcomroe Abbey
Corcomroe Abbey is an early 13th-century Cistercian monastery located a few miles east of the village of Ballyvaughan. It was once known as "St. Mary of the Fertile Rock", a reference to the Burren's fertile soil.

The abbey is noted for its detailed carvings and other rich ornamentation, which are not commonly found in structures from this period. It features a typical cruciform church facing east, with a small chapel in each transept.

Extensive reconstruction was in progress during our visit.
Corcomroe Abbey
Corcomroe Abbey














Corcomroe Abbey





Coromroe Abbey














Dunguaire Castle
Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house near Kinvarra. The castle's 75 foot-tower and its defensive wall have been restored to excellent condition. It is thought to be the most-photographed castle in Ireland.

The castle was built by the Hynes clan in 1520. Dunguaire Castle

















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