Aughnanure Castle
Contact Details
Address: Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Telephone No: +353 91 552214.
Fax No: +353 91 557244.
Email: aughnanurecastle@opw.ie
Opening Hours
5th Apr to 24th Oct Daily 09.30 - 18.00
Average Length of Visit: 45 minutes
Admission Fees
E Adult: €3.00
Sen/Group: €2.00
Child/Student: €1.00
Family: €8.00
Facilities
Exhibition, toilets, car / coach park
Restaurant/Tearooms: None
Built by the O'Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib. In 1546 the O'Flaherty's motto "Fortune favours the strong" and the powerful Mayo O'Malleys Motto "Powerful by land and by sea", were joined in the marriage of Donal an Chogaidh O'Flaherty and Grainuaile/Grace O'Malley. Standing on what is virtually a rocky island, the castle is a particularly well-preserved example of an Irish tower house. In addition, visitors will find the remains of a banqueting hall, a watch tower, an unusual double bawn and bastions and a dry harbour.
Location: 3.5km from Oughterard off N59 - Oughterard to Galway road
Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111
Guided Tours:
Maximum number: 20
Duration: 45 minutes
Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, French, German
Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: Yes, but permit required for commercial purposes
Additional Information: Restricted access to castle grounds for visitors with disabilities
