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Spanish Arch - Galway
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Archaeology, castles and ruins: Dunguaire Castle
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  • By lina112 on December 25, 2005
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    Dunguaire Castle, near Kinvara was built in 1520. It was owned by the Marytns of Galway, between the 17th and 20th century. It is a good example of a 16th century tower house built for protective purposes.

    This picturesque castle, situated on the shores of Galway Bay, has been completly restored and it is possible to visit it during the day of enjoy a medieval banquet at night. Open daily from May to end of September from 9.30am to 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).

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  • Website: www.galway.net
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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Klymore Abbey
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  • Updated By jckim on March 28, 2006
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    Picturesque Kylemore Abbey, the home of the Benedictine nuns, stands at the edge of the lake surrounded by woodlands. The gothic castle was built by Mitchell Henry, an English businessman in 1865. After the tragic death of his wife about a decade later he lost interest in the estate and it was eventually bought by the Benedictine order after fleeing their convent in Ypres during World War One. The grounds and part of the Abbey are open to the public. Kylemore Abbey is a must for tourist.

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  • Address: Co. Galway
  • Directions: Connemara peninsula tour route
  • Website: http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/todo/tours/
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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Spanish Arch
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  • By lina112 on December 14, 2005
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    The Spanish Arch, which is located on the banks of the river Corrib, was built in 1584. It was originally an extension of the famous city walls, designed to protect the quays. The Spanish Arch is, in fact, a misnomer, as there is no proven association between the Spanish in Galway and the building of the Arch. In the past it was known as The Blind Arch and it is located on the site more appropriately known as Ceann na Bhalla (The Head of the Wall). The Arch features a wooden sculpture, called Madonna of the Quays, which was sculpted by the well known artist, Claire Sheridan, who lived in the adjacent building during the 50's. Today The Spanish Arch is home to the Galway City Museum, which nestles into one of its impressive walls.

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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Spanish Arch
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  • By Cruefan on June 3, 2005
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    Spanish Arch
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    Synonymous with Galway, the Spanish Arch stands on the left bank of the Corrib, where Galway's river meets the sea. The arch is the remainder of a 16th century bastion, added to the town's walls to protect merchant ships from looting. At this time, it was known as Ceann an Bhalla (Head of the Wall).

    There were alot of people hanging out in the area and it had nice views of Galway Bay. There are also many pubs and restaurants in the area.

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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Klymore Gothic Church
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  • Updated By jckim on March 28, 2006
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    Mitchell Henry built the Neo-Gothic Church as a memorial to his wife who died tragically in Egypt in 1874. The Church was constructed between 1877 and 1881 by J. F. Fuller (who had earlier constructed the Castle). He incorporated many elements from the great English medieval cathedrals and the Church is an accurate replica of Norwich Cathedral. There are fantastic walking way between gothic church and Klymore Abbey.

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  • Address: co. galway connemara peninsula tour route
  • Directions: if you look around inside klyemore abbey, turn left and take a walk to small road.
  • Website: http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/todo/tours/
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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Lynch's castle
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  • Updated By sourbugger on April 25, 2008
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    • Lynch's castle (a few years back admittedly) - Galway
    Lynch's castle (a few
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    Lynch's castle can clearly be seen on the famous map of 1651, and still stands to this day. It is actually the oldest commercial building in Ireland - in that it is used by a business. The forerunner to the AIB bank bought the place in the 1930's, and in their infinite wisdom ripped out all the interiors. The only exception to that was the magnificent fireplace that stands in the entrance lobby. I suspect that it was only saved as it was too much effort to move the damned thing. It was a tradition that when two of the great families in Galway inter-married the wedding gift would be a fireplace - with the two sides symbollically meeting with a joint crest in the middle.

    Boards in the lobby area give a full account of the building history. Although called a castle it was really a rich merchants house, and the outside is adorned with some fine features, including the arms of Henry VIII. The lynch's were the most successful of the city's 14 'tribes' (merchant families) and provided 84 of the town mayors.

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  • Address: Shop street, Galway
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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: City Walls
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  • Updated By leplaya on February 14, 2007
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    It is unfortunate that one of the only remaining parts of the city’s midieval wall is incorporated into a mall. It is near Eyre Square.

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  • Address: Near Eyre Square
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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: another kind of Dolmen
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  • Updated By globetrott on September 27, 2002
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    another kind of Dolmen- this one looks much more like a grave...
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    ...all the interesting parts of the BURREN are actually inside the private ground of farmers. - But like in the rest of Ireland, you may enter the land at special places with a door or some sort of a ladder to cross the fence.
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    And here in the Burren, you will almost not find any signs, where to see the dolmen - it is the best to look, where ,many cars and buses are parked...

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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Spanish Arch
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  • Updated By sabsi on July 28, 2005
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    Spanish Arch
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    The Spanish Arch stands on the left bank of river Corrib. It was built in the 16th century to protect the port which was located outside the of the city walls. Back then it was called Ceann an Bhalla (Head of the Wall). The name Spanish Arch is much younger, it derives from the 19th century when Spanish merchants landed here with their boats.

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  • Directions: Near Wolfe Tone Bridge
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    Archaeology, castles and ruins: Visit The Old Quays Spanish...
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  • By Nobbe on August 24, 2002
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    Visit The Old Quays Spanish Arch. This photo is from the inside of the arch.
    At this place the Spanish traders loose their goods and merchendaies to sell inside the town of Galway.

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