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Galway attractions:
Dunguaire Castle
by Mairead Foley
No visit to Ireland is complete without a
visit to one of its many historic castles. Some are enchanting and
fairy-like filled with character and charm, while others are said to be haunted! The castles in Ireland are full of history and a great way to learn
about what life was like long ago. If you're in the Galway area visit
Dunguaire Castle. Read on to find out about Dunguaire Castle.
Dunguaire Castle has the most picturesque
location at the shores of Galway Bay near Kinvara in County Galway. The
castle comprises of a 75 foot tower and defensive wall against a stunning
backdrop making this castle …#34; the most photographed castle in
Ireland!
Dunguaire Castle was built in 1520 by the
Hynes Clan who were a prominent family in the area since 662. In the 17th
century the castle was passed onto the Martyn clan of Galway who remained in
the stonghold until 1924. It was Oliver St. John Gogarty, a well known
surgeon and writer who bought and restored the castle and made it a meeting
place for literary greats like George Bernard Shaw, Lady Gregory, J.M Synge
and W.B. Yeats.
The castle is now in the hands of Shannon
Development and is a popular tourist attraction in Galway. From mid-April to
mid-October each year, the castle hosts medieval banquets where guests can
enjoy a delicious four course meal and fine wines whilst be entertained by
songs, stories and poems (especially the poems of Yeats, Gogarty, Shaw and
Synge).
Dunguaire Castle can be found outside the
little village of Kinvara, about 300 metres on the coast road in the
direction of Galway city.
About the Author
Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and
accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com
Visit www.GoIreland.com for all you need to
know before visiting Ireland, like what to see and where to go. You can also
view B&Bs, guesthouses, self catering and hotels all over Ireland as well
as Galway
hotels.
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