Cloonacauneen Castle

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Cloonacauneen Castle
Cloonacauneen Castle.jpg
Type tower house
Location County Galway, Ireland
Height50 feet (15 meters)
Built15th century
Architectural style(s) Norman-style
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Location of Cloonacauneen Castle in Ireland

Cloonacauneen Castle is a restored 15th-century tower house with an attached wing. It is privately-owned, and is located in the northeast outskirts of Galway city in County Galway, Ireland. [1] [2] [3]

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History

A common room inside the castle Cloonacauneen Castle Interior.jpg
A common room inside the castle

The castle was built in the 15th century. By 1914, it had fallen into disrepair. In 1963, a restoration effort was started by the Lenihan family, which saw the roofs of the castle and guest house replaced and the battlements raised back to their original height. [4]

The castle's owners have been recorded since as early as 1574, when it was owned by Richard Beag Burke.[ citation needed ]

Modern usage

The castle now functions primarily as a restaurant, pub and hotel. It is used for events such as weddings and corporate functions.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Cloonacauneen Castle Official Website" . Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  2. "TripAdvisor listing" . Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  3. "Galway Tourism listing" . Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  4. "Curious Ireland - Cloonacauneen Castle" . Retrieved 6 May 2020.

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