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Claregalway is located approximately 12km from the bright
lights of Galway City, on the junction of N17 (Galway/Sligo)
and N18 (Dublin/Limerick) routes and 3km from Galway
International Airport. Given its location, Claregalway has
taken advantage of its prime site for development, growing from a quite
agricultural village on the western sea board, to a dynamic, vibrant
location & one of the fastest growing towns
in Ireland.
Although Claregalway town has expanded substantially over
the years, it still holds great respect & admiration for its
culture & history, as is evidenced by the many historical
sites located around the town.
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Franciscan Abbey
Claregalway is home to the ruins of a Franciscan Abbey
(above right) built
by John de Cogan in 1290. It was one of the most beautiful
of its kind in the country. The church consists of nave,
choir, north aisle and transept, surmounted by a graceful
tower, of which parts remain in good state of preservation.
The archers under the tower are particularly beautiful, as
are the windows and arcades. The old castle near by, with
its massive square tower, was built by the de Burghs.
The nave of this rectangular church has a
north aisle of four bays. Only the aisle arcade is still in place. The
west wall of the church is also missing. The south wall is lit by four
short lancets and one small two-light window. There are also three plain
tomb niches in this wall and a piscina with round basins.
Claregalway Castle
Claregalway Castle (above left), on the river Clare, another 15c
Clanricard castle. The massive square keep of a de Burgo Castle which
figured in Norman Warfare with the O' Flaherty's. The Barony of Clare had
33 castles at time of the 1585 survey. The 2 principal demesnes were
Claregalway and Corofin. Both protect major crossings of Clare river on
road linking Galway city with North and East and share many similarities
(portcullis revetment, box machioli on all 4 sides etc). A number of
unusual features include portcullis shaft protecting entrance, surviving
clues for structure of portcullis windlass, continuous corbelling to
support first floor timbers, abundant evidence for internal partitioning. |
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The Nine Arches Bridge at Claregalway
Carnmore Airport
Located just 3km from Claregalway and 6km from the City Centre, Galway Airport
is ideally positioned, whether you are visiting on business or taking advantage
of the uniqueness that is Galway and the West of Ireland. |
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