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Aughnanure Castle

An outdoor landmark in Oughterard

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Aughnanure Castle is a 16th century castle located close to Lough Corrib and near the angling town of Oughterard in County Galway.

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Entry

Moderate

Ages5–18+

SettingOutdoor

AreaGalway

What parents should know

Aughnanure Castle is a 16th century castle located close to Lough Corrib and near the angling town of Oughterard in County Galway.

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Information source

Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s 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 venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.

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Moderate rain

17°C

A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration

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Opening hours

Monday9:30am – 6pm

Tuesday9:30am – 6pm

Wednesday9:30am – 6pm

Thursday9:30am – 6pm

Friday9:30am – 6pm

Saturday9:30am – 6pm

Sunday9:30am – 6pm

Mid-June to end September. Admission free on the first Wednesday of each month. Castle managed by Heritage Ireland (Office of Public Works). Limited wheelchair access to castle grounds.

Seasonal details

Late February to mid-May9:30am – 6pm

Mid-May to mid-June9:30am – 6pm

Mid-June to end September9:30am – 6pm

October9:30am – 6pm

Official opening times