This restored 13th-century fortification was originally built by Meiler de Bermingham and is located within the heritage town of Athenry, County Galway.
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This restored 13th-century fortification was originally built by Meiler de Bermingham and is located within the heritage town of Athenry, County Galway.
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Summary and location information adapted from FĂĄilte Irelandâs Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venueâs own website for current visitor arrangements.
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