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]

Cloonacauneen Castle
Typetower house
LocationCounty Galway, Ireland
Height50 feet (15 meters)
Built15th century
Architectural style(s)Norman-style
Cloonacauneen Castle is located in Ireland
Cloonacauneen Castle
Location of Cloonacauneen Castle in Ireland

History

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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

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

References

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  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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