Renvyle Castle
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Renvyle Castle

Irish castles
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Renvyle Castle is a ruined castle located in Connemara on the Renvyle Peninsula. Built facing the ocean near White Strand beach, this tower is steeped in mystery and history…

Visit Renvyle Castle

A castle that once belonged to a prominent Irish pirate

Renvyle Castle takes the form of a half-collapsed 4-storey tower. It was built by the O’Flaherty family and later owned by Grace O’Malley, the famous Irish pirate queen.

The castle is rather fragile and difficult to access. Rather dangerous, we advise against venturing inside. Nevertheless, a quick tour around the building will reveal the castle’s former floors, its spiral staircase, the vaulted ceiling on the second floor, and the remains of several watchtowers. The whole thing has a really nice charm, taking you back to the days of Irish clan wars and pirate stories.

A lovely castle, to be admired without hesitation while taking a dip on the White Strand beach.


Practical Guide

Renvyle Castle

Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.

Address

From Letterfrack take the Renvyle road via Tullycross. Continue to the end of the Renvyle road on the right. , Renvyle Peninsula (County Galway) - Republic of Ireland

GPS coordinates

53.608745, -10.029681

Visit duration

15 minutes

Opening hours

free access

Check the opening hours and admission requirements before you leave, especially during peak season or on Irish public holidays.
Prices

  • free of charge

Location

Renvyle Castle on the map

Where to stay?

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