A picturesque riverside ruin on the banks of the River Corrib just outside Galway city, Menlo Castle was the seat of the powerful Blake family, one of the 'Tribes of Galway'. It was gutted in a catastrophic fire on 26 July 1910 — reputed to be the worst fire in the west of Ireland in fifty years — and has stood a roofless ruin ever since.
Visiting Menlo Castle
Ruin, exterior viewing only, accessible via riverside walk
"A picturesque riverside ruin on the banks of the River Corrib just outside Galway city, Menlo Castle was the seat of the powerful Blake family, one of the 'Tribes of Galway'."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Ashford Castle, 31.14 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 · 31.14 km
Ashford Castle
Cong, Co. Mayo · 5-star / luxury
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