Dunguaire Castle
Tower house in County Galway, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dunguaire Castle (Irish: Dún Guaire) is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara (also spelled Kinvarra).[2] The name derives from the dun (fort) of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht.
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Type | tower house |
Location | Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.142°N 8.926°W / 53.142; -8.926 |
Completed | 16th century |
Affiliation | Hynes clan[1] |
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The castle's 75-foot (23 m) tower and its defensive wall have been restored, and the grounds are open to tourists during the summer. Visitor can also (pre-)book a banquet, with a four course meal and entertainment; this service is offered from April to October.[3]