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Carrigaholt Castle

Ireland
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Ireland: co. Clare - Carrigaholt Castle
Ireland: co. Clare - Carrigaholt Castle
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Ranked #59 of 83 attractions in County Clare
4.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: The impressive castle was built in the 15th-century by a prominent local family.
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“Carrigaholt Castle and Village”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2009

Carrigaholt, 10 kilometres from Kilkee Town, is a small quiet village with a few pubs that offer really good sea food. The Castle itself stands just off the pier, dated from 1480 it is a great photo opportunity, you cant enter it, but it is in a beautiful surrounding, down a quiet lane, no traffic, no queues, just the sea... More

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“15th Century Castle overlooking the Mouth of the Shannon”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2008
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We stopped off at Carrigaholt after visiting Loop Head Lighthouse and Peninsula. If you like old castles, then you'll probably like this Tower House, built ca. 1480, by the McMahon clan. Note that you can only walk around the exterior of the building; there is a locked gate at the entrance, behind which is a board giving some information about... More

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