A six-storey tower house built by the O'Flaherty clan ('the Fighting O'Flahertys'), who dominated the region from the 14th to 17th centuries, occupying land near the banks of Lough Corrib. It retains a rare double bawn (walled enclosure) and murder-hole over the entrance, and was fully restored in the 1960s. Now managed by the OPW with seasonal guided access.
Visiting Aughnanure Castle (in ruins)
Yes, OPW-managed, open to visitors March to November
"A six-storey tower house built by the O'Flaherty clan ('the Fighting O'Flahertys'), who dominated the region from the 14th to 17th centuries, occupying land near the banks of Lough Corrib."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Ashford Castle, 13.76 km away in Cong — Medieval castle founded by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family in 1228, later held by the Guinness family from 1852, converted into a hotel in 1939.
Nearest castle hotel · 13.76 km
Ashford Castle
Cong, Co. Mayo · 5-star / luxury
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