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Dunguaire Castle

Dún Guaire

Things to do in County Galway | Ireland

Dunguaire Castle was built in 1520 by the O’Hynes clan on a rocky outcrop of the picturesque shores of Galway Bay, Ireland. The name derives from the Dun of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht.

In 1924 Dunguaire Castle was bought and repaired by Oliver St. John Gogarty, the famous surgeon and literary figure. This was the time of the great Celtic revival in Irish literature and the castle became the meeting venue for the literary revivalists such as W.B. Yeats, J.M. Synge, George Bernard Shaw, and Edward Martin.  

Today the restored castle has become a musuem and gives an insight into the lifestyle of the people who lived from 1520 to modern times. From April to October, visitors can also enjoy fabulous entertainment and locally sourced food at the renowned castle banquet.

Rating:

Google Rating4.2 / 5
Tripadvisor Rating3.9 / 5

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Address:

Dungory East, County Galway IrelandMap
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Category:

Attraction, Castle, Museum
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Visitors spend on average < 1 hour here

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