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| Dunguaire Castle | |
|---|---|
 Dunguaire Castle exterior | |
  Location within Ireland | |
| General information | |
| Type | tower house |
| Location | Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°08′31″N 8°55′34″W / 53.142°N 8.926°W |
| Completed | 16th century |
| Affiliation | Hynes clan[1] |
Dunguaire Castle (Irish: Dún Guaire) is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara (also spelled Kinvarra).[2] The name derives from the dun (fort) of King Guaire, the legendary king of Connacht.
The castle's 75-foot (23 m) tower and its defensive wall have been restored, and the grounds are open to tourists during the summer. Visitor can also (pre-)book a banquet, with a four course meal and entertainment; this service is offered from April to October.[3]
- ^ "Dunguaire Castle". discoverireland.ie. Fáilte Ireland. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Dunguaire Castle". Galway Tourism. 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ "Banquets". Dunguaire Castle. Retrieved 7 September 2022.