Killursa

#532 among destinations in Ireland

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Killursa is a medieval church and National Monument in County Galway, Ireland. The church is located on the outskirts of Westport, about east-northeast of the town of Galway. It has a rectangular mass in the Early Christian or Romanesque style, with an octagonal tower at its northeast corner. The tower was apparently added in the 15th century. The church is datable from the 12th century, and may have been founded by St. Columba. The current structure is from the 16th century. ()

Coordinates: 53°28'4"N, 9°8'42"W

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Killursa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aughnanure Castle, Ross Errilly Friary, Annaghdown, Lough Corrib.

6.4 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Museum
Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard
162 min walk • Aughnanure Castle is a tower house in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland. It is situated in the west of Ireland. It was built by the O' Flaherty's in the 16th century.
1 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Ross Errilly Friary
26 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of County Galway, Ross Errilly Friary stands as a testament to Ireland's rich monastic heritage. This remarkably well-preserved Franciscan monastery, founded in the mid-15th century, is a jewel of medieval architecture and history.
6.3 miSE
Monastery
Annaghdown
160 min walk • Annaghdown is a civil parish in County Galway, Ireland. It takes its name from Eanach Dhúin, Irish for "the marsh of the fort". It lies around Annaghdown Bay, an inlet of Lough Corrib. Villages in the civil parish include Corrandulla and Currandrum.
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Corrib
114 min walk • Lough Corrib is a lake in the west of Ireland. The River Corrib or Galway River connects the lake to the sea at Galway. It is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland.
2.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Kinlough Castle
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7.4 miNW
Archaeological site
Glebe Stone Circles, Cong
189 min walk • Glebe Stone Circles are standing stones and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
7.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Kelly's Cave, Cong
195 min walk • Kelly's Cave is a limestone solutional cave and National Monument in County Mayo, Ireland.
4.2 miNE
Monastery
Shrule Abbey
107 min walk • Shrule Abbey is a former monastery and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
7.3 miNW
53°32'11"N • 9°16'47"W
Ashford Adventure, Cong
186 min walk • Museum
1.7 miE
Town
Headford
43 min walk • One of the main attractions in Headford is the scenic Lough Corrib, the second largest lake in Ireland. Visitors can take a leisurely boat ride on the tranquil waters, admiring the stunning landscapes and perhaps even trying their hand at fishing.