| Cloonigny Castle | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Caisleán Chluain Íne [1] | |
  Location of Cloonigny Castle in Ireland | |
| Type | tower house |
| Location | Cloonigny, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°21′18″N8°21′17″W / 53.355°N 8.3546°W Coordinates: 53°21′18″N8°21′17″W / 53.355°N 8.3546°W |
| Built | early 12th century |
| Owner | State |
| Official name | Cloonigny Castle |
| Reference no. | 563 |
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