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Carrigaholt Castle
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Willem VS
March 22, 2026
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Carrigaholt Castle: A 15th-century sentinel on the Shannon
This impressive tower house was built around 1480 by the McMahon family and has dominated the skyline of the fishing village of Carrigaholt ever since. Although the interior is not accessible, it is definitely worth taking a close look at the robust exterior walls and the old courtyard. Enjoy the views over the Shannon Estuary and discover the rich history of this strategic stronghold on the Loop Head Peninsula.
This impressive tower house was built around 1480 by the McMahon family and has dominated the skyline of the fishing village of Carrigaholt ever since. Although the interior is not accessible, it is definitely worth taking a close look at the robust exterior walls and the old courtyard. Enjoy the views over the Shannon Estuary and discover the rich history of this strategic stronghold on the Loop Head Peninsula.
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Beyond the Horizon
April 15, 2022
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When, on that gloomy day in November, I trudged through a sodden meadow in rubber boots, looked over the ancient, crumbled wall and this scene opened up in front of me, I could hardly believe it.
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
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•Beyond the Horizon
April 15, 2022
Cycling
When I looked over the ancient, crumbled wall on that gloomy day in November and this scene opened up before me, I could hardly believe it.
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
A worthwhile stopover for every tour.
You can find more highlights and tours in County Clare here: komoot.de/collection/2437475/-county-clare
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
A worthwhile stopover for every tour.
You can find more highlights and tours in County Clare here: komoot.de/collection/2437475/-county-clare
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