This fine castle sits right in the middle of the village of Schrule and commands the bridge over the Black River on the Mayo Border.

It was owned by the Chief of the MacWilliam Burke lochtair family who relieved it from an attack by the Lord President of Connacht, and the Earl of Clanricarde in 1570.

The walls are nearly 9 feet thick at the damaged base giving it an impressively strong foundation and a strong resistance to incoming attack!

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1. Ballinrobe and Cross from Tuam loop

81.1km

03:15

310m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Ballinrobe to Shrule Castle and Ballisnahyny Castle loop

45.1km

01:46

160m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Cong Village and Abbey – Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

123km

05:04

750m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 30 m

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Shrule Castle

1. Ballinrobe and Cross from Tuam loop

2. Ballinrobe to Shrule Castle and Ballisnahyny Castle loop

3. Cong Village and Abbey – Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

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