10th C. – Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway
An unusual round tower with several unique features – the doorway is extremely high off the ground;
1190 – Knockmoy Abbey, Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway
The Cistercian Abbey of Knockmoy was founded in 1189-90 by the King of Connacht (Cathal Crovdearg O Connor,
1230c – Franciscan Monastery, Claregalway, Co. Galway
Probably founded by a Norman lord, John de Cogan in the first half of the 13th century.
1241 – Athenry Abbey, Co. Galway
In 1241, the Dominican Abbey was founded by Meiler de Bermingham,
1280s – Kiltartan Castle, Co. Galway
Cromwell’s artillery left very little of the 13th century Castletown castle in the 1650s.
1320c – Claddagh Castle, Dunmore, Co. Galway
Illustrated as largely intact in 1794, the castle is now much decayed.
1353 – Kilconnell Abbey, Co. Galway
A Franciscan friary founded in 1353, by William O’Kelly, Lord of Ui Maine.
1404c – Clontuskert Abbey, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The first monastery founded here by St. Baeten in the late 7th century no longer exists.
1520 – Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co. Galway
Dunguaire Castle, the principal towerhouse of the O’hEidhin clan, is located to the east of the village.
1572 – Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, Co. Galway
The castle was built by the O’Flahertys in the 16th century,
