2005 Ireland Photographic Adventure Greg Walters Photography

Greg Walters Photography

2005 Ireland Photographic Adventure

Aughnanure Castle

This castle was built by the O'Flahertys in the 16th century, one of Connacht's most notable lord families. Aughnanure is one of over 200 tower houses in County Galway, constructed mainly by Gaelic and Anglo-Norman land owning families. The tower lies close to the shores of Lough Corrib, and translates to "the field of the yews" in Irish.

The castle was controlled by the O'Flaherty chieftans until 1572, when it was captured by Sir Edward Fitton, president of Connaught, and granted to a junior member of the clan who had been enticed over to the Crown. It was used to blockade Galway during the Cromwellian invasion. Soon after, it was granted to the Earl of Clanrickard, and then reclaimed by the O'Flahertys. It later fell into the hands of Lord St George as the foreclosure of a mortgage.

It is now managed by Dúchas, the Irish State body responsible for national monuments and historic properties.

Aughnanure Castle

The castle is in very good condition. The interior has been completely redone to prevent falling debris from injuring visitors. A classic tower house design. Several descriptive plaques tell how each of the areas of the castle where used.

Aughnanure Castle

This tower was used by the guards that kept watch over the castle.

Aughnanure Castle

This castle has direct access to the river. Supplies and guests where transported to the castle via this small port.

Aughnanure Castle

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