Description

Oranmore Castle Historic Visitor Attraction on Galway Bay. Open for tours during July & Aug on the hour at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Oranmore Castle was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Originally a De Burgo (Burke) stronghold An Caislean Mor or The Castle of the Well played a pivotal part in the defence of Galway during the Confederate Rebellion in the 1640s provisions were shipped from the castle to the besieged fort of Galway. Left abandoned to the elements in 1853 it was bought in 1945 by Lady Leslie for her daughter, the writer Anita Leslie, whose daughter Leonie continues to reside in the castle, with her husband the noted musician Alec Finn of De Dannan. Today the castle is an enchanting, welcoming paradise of art, music and history.

A wonderfully atmospheric stronghold on the edge of Galway Bay, featured on “Scariest Places on Earth” (US television and You Tube) Oranmore Castle is reputed to be haunted. We invite you to visit a real Irish castle!

Supported by the Heritage Council

Oranmore Caste Opening Times

June
9th - 11th
16th - 18th
23rd - 25th

July
7th - 9th
21st - 23rd
28th - 30th

August
1st - 31st

September
1st - 14th

Tours on the hour at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.

We accept groups by appointment only.
Please email leoniefinn@eircom.net
or phone 00 353 87 263 8720

Adult €6 / Child €3

Guided group tours should be booked in advance.