Monuments to visit Connacht

The ruins of this Gothic revival-style castle, invaded by thick ferns, have a great deal of look. They would probably not have become as famous if they had not served as a cover for a U 2 album, The Unforgettable Fire, released in 1984. A pilgrimage place for all the fans…

The largest medieval church in Ireland, built by the Lynch family around 1320, is dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, patron of the sailors. Since the occupation of Galway by the English with Cromwell in 1652, it is a Protestant church.

The "Salmon Dam Bridge" (literally translated) was built in 1818 to connect the court to the cathedral, but also to connect with the main road in Connemara. From this bridge you can see the fly fishermen and, in May-June, salmon from the sea to the lakes.

On the shores of Lough Corrib, this is what remains of a th century fort known as Ceann na Bhalla ("End of the Wall"). Its current name, Spanish Arch, dates back to the last century, at the time of trade with Spain.

In 1467, Sean McNamara built the castle of Knappogue which was going to become, in 1571, the seat of the clan clan, counts of West Clancullen. Donagh McNamara was one of the instigators of the 1641 rebellion, and the castle was occupied by Cromwell troops. He was then given to Arthur Smith before returning to the McNamara later. They joined the Scott in 1800. Before handing over the castle to Lord Dunboyne in 1855, Scott had carried out extensive restoration work. Fortunately, matrimonial ties bind the Dunboyne to O'Brien, Rois kings, and to McNamara, counts of Clancullen. Lord Dunboyne rajouta in the building of many parties, including the inner courtyard, the belfry and the gardens surrounded by stone walls.

A beautiful residence of the th century neo-Gothic Gothic. It was recently transformed into a luxury hotel with a golf course, where the former Franciscan abbey in Adare is Found.

The Victorian architecture of the Sligo courthouse, built in 1878, is quite unusual for Ireland. It is described as the most impressive Victorian style building outside Dublin. The neo-Gothic façade was built on the model of the London Court of Justice.

Babushkas, the three round and sensual towers of the castle of the th century are désespérément a visitor…

Also known as Carrigahowley Castle. In fact, the castle was a square tower of the th and th centuries and was the residence of the fiery Grace O'Maley, an pirate woman of her state who did not hesitate to use the strong way. You can visit the dark and dark parts, but the main enchantment lies in the site, with its small road lined with mountains, stone walls, with its extension of bay lined with algae that spans a bridge.

Built in the th century, this residence is located in a beautiful park traversed by a watercourse punctuated by locks. The façade, a little grey, does not augur for the interior luxury of this master house. Fans of furniture will be seduced, and those who love a little fed paint. Children will be particularly at ease: playground, pet, small train (these last attractions are open in April, May and June on weekends, and every day in July and August).

This canal would be of more than relative interest… without the sad anecdote of its construction. It was excavated to link two lakes (Lough Corrib and Lough Mask) during the Great Famine. But the day of the inauguration, the water had barely sunk that the porous bed absorbed it…