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Cloonacauneen Castle

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The castle was built in the 15th century. By 1914, it had fallen into disrepair. In 1963, a restoration effort was started by the Lenihan family, which saw the roofs of the castle and guest house replaced and the battlements raised back to their original height.
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The castle now functions primarily as a restaurant, pub and hotel. It is used for events such as weddings and corporate functions.
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The castle's owners have been recorded since as early as 1574, when it was owned by Richard Beag Burke.
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with an attached wing. It is privately-owned, and is located in the northeast outskirts of
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tower house
County Galway
Ireland
Norman-style
Cloonacauneen Castle is located in Ireland
tower house
Galway
County Galway
Ireland

"Cloonacauneen Castle Official Website"
"TripAdvisor listing"
"Galway Tourism listing"
"Curious Ireland - Cloonacauneen Castle"
53°19′22″N 8°59′18″W / 53.32276°N 8.98841°W / 53.32276; -8.98841
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Castles in County Galway
National monuments in County Galway
Tower houses in the Republic of Ireland

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