Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara

Name: Dunguaire Castle
Address: Dungory East, Kinvara, Ireland
Telephone: +353 61 360 788

#1 among attractions in Kinvara

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Facts and practical information

Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara. The name derives from the Dun of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht. The castle's 75-foot tower and its defensive wall have been restored, and the grounds are open to tourists during the summer. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°8'32"N, 8°55'35"W

Address

Dungory EastKinvara Ireland

Contact

+353 61 360 788

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Day trips

Dunguaire Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Corcomroe Abbey, Tyrone House, Coole Park, St. Colman's Church.

5.4 miW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Corcomroe Abbey
138 min walk • Nestled in the serene Burren landscape of County Clare, Ireland, lies the historic ruins of Corcomroe Abbey. This early 13th-century Cistercian monastery, an emblem of Ireland's rich ecclesiastical heritage, stands as a poignant reminder of the country's medieval past.
4.5 miN
Ruins
Tyrone House
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5 miSE
Park
Coole Park
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6.8 miSE
Church
St. Colman's Church, Gort
175 min walk • The Church of St. Colman is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Gort, a town between Galway and...
3.4 miE
Forts and castles
Drumharsna Castle
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2 miW
Archaeological site
Doorus Demesne wedge tomb
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4.9 miSE
Garden, Historical place, Park
Coole Park, Gort
126 min walk • Coole Park is a nature reserve of approximately 1,000 acres located a few miles west of Gort, County Galway, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service, part of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
4.5 miNW
Island
Island Eddy
115 min walk • Island Eddy is a small, depopulated island at the inner, eastern end of Galway Bay, Ireland.