Glenquin Castle
Gleann an Choim was a fortified dwelling, for the protection against raids and invaders, more correctly described as a Tower House.
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3–11°C · 0 mm daytime rain
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What to expect
Gleann an Choim was a fortified dwelling, for the protection against raids and invaders, more correctly described as a Tower House. It is a square, crenelated, six storey limestone tower house built over four floors and has been partly repaired and re-roofed.
The castle has had restoration works carried out and is in a good state of repair.
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