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Aughnanure Castle Heritage Site

Explore a well-preserved late-medieval tower house and riverside grounds with an available family quest activity.

Good to know

Where
Aughnanure, Co. Galway (Both indoors and out)Directions
Cost
No admission price listed
Ages
Suits all ages
Phone
+35391552214
Official site

Opening hours

Status
Mon–Sun9.30am–6pm

Seasonal hours apply from 27 February to 18 November 2026.

What to expect

Aughnanure Castle is a late-medieval tower house built by the O'Flaherty lords on a rocky outcrop overhanging the Drimneen River near Lough Corrib. Families can explore the historic site, view interpretive exhibits, follow a riverside walk, and download a family quest activity or social guide to help prepare for their visit.

More information

Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Overture Maps Places

Categories

  • historic site
  • cultural and historic

Family practicalities

  • Toilets

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Aughnanure, Co. Galway

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