10th C. – Round Tower, Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway
An unusual round tower with several unique features – the doorway is extremely high off the ground; there is a number of windows around the top;
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, who was buried there in 1244) in the years 1189-1190.
1230c – Franciscan Monastery, Claregalway, Co. Galway
Probably founded by a Norman lord, John de Cogan in the first half of the 13th century. Like other monasterys of the period,
1241 – Athenry Abbey, Co. Galway
In 1241, the Dominican Abbey was founded by Meiler de Bermingham, 2nd Lord of Athenry. Built over many years, the refectory,
1280s – Kiltartan Castle, Co. Galway
Cromwell’s artillery left very little of the 13th century Castletown castle in the 1650s. Two storeys partially remain (with a 3-storey spiral stairway) of this 13th Century castle.
1320c – Claddagh Castle, Dunmore, Co. Galway
Illustrated as largely intact in 1794, the castle is now much decayed. Probably built after the previous castle was burned in 1315,
1353 – Kilconnell Abbey, Co. Galway
A Franciscan friary founded in 1353, by William O’Kelly, Lord of Ui Maine. The remaining building which are in good condition ,
1404c – Clontuskert Abbey, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The first monastery founded here by St. Baeten in the late 7th century no longer exists. The current ruins date from the late 12th century onwards.
1520 – Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co. Galway
Dunguaire Castle, the principal towerhouse of the O’hEidhin clan, is located to the east of the village. This towerhouse is believed to have been built on or close to the site of Ráth Dúrlais the main residence of Guaire Aidhneach the 7th century king of Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne and Connachta.
1572 – Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, Co. Galway
The castle was built by the O’Flahertys in the 16th century, one of Connacht’s most notable lord families. Aughnanure is one of over 200 tower houses in County Galway,
