Glinsk Castle, Tower house and national monument in County Galway, Ireland
The rectangular castle features two prominent square towers on its southern side, with three stories above a raised basement and tall chimney stacks.
Construction of Glinsk Castle began around 1628, making it one of the final castles built in Ireland before suffering damage during the Cromwellian wars.
The structure served as the primary residence of the Burke baronets, an Anglo-Norman family that controlled substantial territories throughout the Connacht region.
The castle site remains open for visitors without entrance fees, situated between the villages of Creggs and Ballymoe in the River Suck valley.
From the castle grounds, visitors can observe all five counties of Connacht while standing on the limestone floor that elevates the structure.
Location: County Galway
GPS coordinates: 53.65201,-8.43201
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:45
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