Archaeological sites in County Galway: places to visit

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Discover the Archaeological sites of County Galway, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.

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At the edge of a limestone plateau, the walls of Dún Aonghasa (or Dun Aengus) appear to end abruptly at the Atlantic. No…

For lovers of history with a capital H, we recommend a visit to Galway's Hall of the Red Earl. Located near the…

If you're on the island of Inishmore, don't miss Dún Dúchathair, an impressive prehistoric fort! Its walls measure 6 metres high and…

Dún Eochla is a prehistoric fort dating from the Iron Age. Located on Inishmore Island in County Galway, it is open to…

Clochan na Carraige is an archaeological site on the island of Inishmore in the Aran Islands. Just a 5-minute walk from the…

Do you like megaliths and Celtic engravings? You'll love the Turoe Stone! Located in the village of Bullaun in County Galway, the…

Dún Conor (also known as“Dún Conchuir” in Irish Gaelic) is a prehistoric Irish fort, located on the island of Inishmaan in the…

Dun Eoghanachta is a prehistoric ringfort located on Inishmore, one of Ireland's Aran Islands. Dating back to the Iron Age, this fort…

Cnoc Raithnighe (also known as Cnoc Raithní) is an ancient Bronze Age burial mound. It is found on the island of Inisheer…