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Everything this site lists for County Galway in one place: 659 entries across holy wells, pattern days, monuments, castles and the coast. Each links to the record or page it comes from. More about County Galway →

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Holy wells 319Pattern days 11Round towers 9High crosses 16Ogham stones 0Mass rocks 36Sweathouses 4Megalithic tombs 77Crannógs 61Abbeys and friaries 63Castles 37Lighthouses 7Award beaches 18National parks 1
Holy wells · 319

From: Sites and Monuments Record (Republic); Wikidata for Northern Ireland. Holy wells page →

Pattern days · 11
  • Holy well, Killaan · Garland Sunday · Killaan · “The OS Letters record a pattern held here on Garland Sunday "in honour of Saint Laan, the patron of the parish".” · SMR GA086-150003 ↗
  • Holy well, Wellpark · 31 July · Wellpark · “The record states that a pattern day is now held on 31 July.” · SMR GA126-038001 ↗
  • Holy well, Abbeypark · 28 August · Abbeypark · “A pattern day was traditionally held here on 28 August.” · SMR GA088-002 ↗
  • Holy well, Kiltormer East · first Sunday in August (Garland Sunday) per the OS Letters; last Sunday of August per the Schools' Collection · Kiltormer East · “The sources disagree on the day: the OS Letters say Garland Sunday, while the Schools' Collection says the last Sunday of August, with stations on the three Fridays before.” · SMR GA099-123 ↗
  • Holy well, Letterbrickaun · 15 August ("Pattern Fair" day) · Letterbrickaun · “Local tradition says the well was frequented on 15 August, Pattern Fair day, until it "seized up".” · SMR GA012-003 ↗
  • Máméan pilgrimage · St Patrick's Day, Good Friday and the first Sunday in August · “A St Patrick pilgrimage in the pass of Máméan that had almost died out by the mid-1900s was revived in 1979 and now takes place three times a year.” · Source ↗
  • Holy well, Tobergrellan · 29 September · Tobergrellan · “The OS Letters describe a once "most miraculous spring" where a pattern was held on 29 September.” · SMR GA087-212 ↗
  • Holy well, Castlegar East · 15 October (St Cuan's feast day) · Castlegar East · “The Schools' Collection records an annual pattern here on St Cuan's feast day, 15 October.” · SMR GA061-023001 ↗
  • Holy well, Corker · 20 October · Corker · “The record states that a pattern is held here on 20 October each year.” · SMR GA114-057003 ↗
  • Holy well, Corrafaireen · date unknown · Corrafaireen · “Pilgrims walked around the well on the pattern day, which a local bishop stopped in the 18th century after a man was killed in the annual faction fight.” · SMR GA071-023002 ↗
  • Holy well, Drumacoo · two consecutive Mondays and the intervening Thursday · Drumacoo · “There is a local tradition of a pattern performed on two consecutive Mondays and the Thursday between, seeking cures for injuries and bleeding.” · SMR GA103-118005 ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record descriptions and Wikipedia. Pattern days page →

Round towers · 9

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Round towers page →

High crosses · 16
  • Carrowntomush · “It consists of the unfinished head of a granite cross (Wth 1.2m, H 1.4m) some 0.25m in thickness.” · SMR GA016-013006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrowntomush · present location of a moved object · “Although marked on OS 6-inch maps 65m WNW of a church and graveyard, this high cross has been fixed on the wall at the SW corner of the graveyard (pers. comm.” · SMR GA016-013008- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Éinne · present location of a moved object · “This fragment of a high cross was found immediately outside the E gable of Teaghlach Éinne during the course of an archaeological excavation in 1985.” · SMR GA111-029002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Éinne · “Two portions of a limestone cross are cemented together on a modern plinth.” · SMR GA119-006004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Éinne · “Three fragments of a limestone cross shaft (Wth 0.43m, T 0.23m, H 1.39m) cemented together against W gable.” · SMR GA119-020011- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Éinne · “Found during an archaeological excavation in 1985 immediately outside E gable of Teaghlach Éinne.” · SMR GA119-020012- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corralea West,Glebe (Clare By.),Townparks (1st Division - Tuam),Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam),Townparks (3rd Division - Tuam),Townparks (4th Division - Tuam),Townparks (5th Division - Tuam),Vicarschoral Land · SMR GA029-199001- ↗
  • Corralea West,Glebe (Clare By.),Townparks (1st Division - Tuam),Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam),Townparks (3rd Division - Tuam),Townparks (4th Division - Tuam),Townparks (5th Division - Tuam),Vicarschoral Land · SMR GA029-199002- ↗
  • Eoghanacht · “Known as the South Cross, it survives as eight fragments cemented together in a horizontal position on a modern cement plinth.” · SMR GA110-023008- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eoghanacht · “Known as the West Cross, only the shaft and four fragments of the cross head survive.” · SMR GA110-023010- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eoghanacht · “Known as the North Cross, what survives are ten fragments of a ringed and cusped limestone cross (Wth 0.45-0.8m, T 0.1-0.2m) that originally stood c. 4.2m in height.” · SMR GA110-023011- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam) · “It consists of the shaft of a 12th-C sandstone cross (H 1.45m, L 0.45m, Wth 0.25m), the edges of which are defined by rolled and cavetto mouldings.” · SMR GA029-179004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam) · SMR GA029-179005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam) · present location of a moved object · “Known as 'The Market Cross', as presently constituted it comprises fragments of two separate sandstone crosses of mid-12th-C date: (a) the base and shaft, and (b) the head (see GA029-179007-).” · SMR GA029-179006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam) · present location of a moved object · “Now forms part of 'The Market Cross', Tuam.” · SMR GA029-179007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (3rd Division - Tuam) · “Discovered in 1926, during the construction of a bank (now AIB) at the junction of Vicar St. and Dublin Rd.” · SMR GA029-184002- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. High crosses page →

Ogham stones · none on our lists

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Ogham stones page →

Mass rocks · 36

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Mass rocks page →

Sweathouses · 4

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Sweathouses page →

Megalithic tombs · 77
  • An Doirín · “The remains of this tomb are insufficient to permit classification.” · SMR GA035-035---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardagh (Ballynahinch By.) · “Consists of a small chamber (L 1.75m, Wth 1.2m), aligned NW-SE, incorporated in an oblong mound (10m by 7m).” · SMR GA035-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardnagreevagh · “It consists of a small narrow chamber (L >2m, Wth c. 0.7m) aligned E-W, formed by two sidestones and covered by a single roofstone.” · SMR GA009-002001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballinastack · “The tomb is eccentrically incorporated in a circular cairn (D c. 10m) which has been reused as a CBG.” · SMR GA006-005001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballymanagh (Dunkellin By.) · SMR GA104-043---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynacloghy · “Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1972, 14) as a small chamber (L 2.5m, Wth c. 1.8m), aligned ESE-WNW, composed of two portal-stones at E, a backstone at W and N sidestone.” · SMR GA094-012---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynastaig (Kiltartan By.) · “The megalithic tomb consists of a wedge-shaped chamber (L > 4.5m; Wth 2m at W narrowing to 1.2m at E), aligned NE-SW, which is incorporated in an oval mound.” · SMR GA122-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynew (Ballynahinch By.) · “At E are two well-matched jambs which probably mark the entrance to a gallery.” · SMR GA022-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynew (Ballynahinch By.) · “The remains of this tomb comprise a gallery (L c. 5m, Wth 1.5m) aligned ENE-WSW.” · SMR GA022-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynew (Ballynahinch By.) · “The remains comprise a ruined chamber (L c. 2m, Wth c. 1.3m) aligned roughly N-S; N end is incorporated in a roadside fence.” · SMR GA022-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Burroge (Loughrea By.) · “This megalithic tomb consists of a chamber (L 2.5m; Wth 1.3m) aligned NW-SE.” · SMR GA115-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Burroge (Loughrea By.) · “Some 120m to the ENE of another wedge tomb.” · SMR GA115-015---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherfurvaus · “The tomb consists of a chamber (L 2m; Wth 1.4m), aligned NE-SW, formed of two sidestones which decrease in height from W to E.” · SMR GA096-173---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cahernaglass · “It consisted of a long narrow gallery (L 8.2m, Wth 1.9m at W, narrowing to 1m at E), aligned roughly E-W.” · SMR GA058-043---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrownakib · “It consists of a gallery (L 5.5m), aligned roughly E-W, represented by two entrance jambs at E, two sidestones on N and a backstone at W.” · SMR GA055-034---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrownakib · “It comprises a gallery (L c. 2.2m, Wth 1.75m), aligned E-W, represented by two stones on N side, one on S and a tall backstone (H 1.8m) at W.” · SMR GA055-069---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cashleen · “The tomb consists of a gallery (L 4.2m) aligned NE-SW.” · SMR GA009-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ceathrú An Lisín · “In 1839 it consisted of a chamber formed by two sidestones, each about 3.25m long, and a partly displaced slab which closed SE end; N end was open.” · SMR GA119-077---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ceathrú An Lisín · “The gallery (L c. 3.5m), aligned E-W, is represented by two large sidestones now pitched markedly to S beneath a large roofstone.” · SMR GA119-078---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ceathrú An Teampaill · “The gallery (L c. 3m), aligned E-W, is represented by one N sidestone, now markedly pitched to S, and two S sidestones, lying flat beneath a large displaced roofstone.” · SMR GA119-036---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Mhuirbhigh · “The monument, in ruins, consists of a slightly wedge-shaped gallery, aligned E-W, represented by two opposed sidestones (L 3.5m, Wth 1.5m at W end narrowing to 1.2m at E).” · SMR GA110-053---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cleggan · “The remains of this tomb consist of a gallery aligned ESE-WNW.” · SMR GA022-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clooncree · “The monument consists of a small chamber (L c. 1.8m) covered by a roofstone.” · SMR GA022-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloonlooaun · “It comprises the ruins of a chamber aligned NW-SE.” · SMR GA009-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloonmweelaun (Tiaquin By.) · “The tomb comprises the remains of a ruined gallery (L 5.5, Wth c 2m), aligned NW-SE.” · SMR GA059-018---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Couravoughil · “It consists of a chamber (L 2.4m, Wth 1m) aligned NW-SE.” · SMR GA036-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Crannagh (Kiltartan Ed) · “On a belt of flat limestone cragland, some 700m NE of a wedge-tomb.” · SMR GA122-072---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cregg (Leitrim By.) · “This tomb is very ruined and comprises a gallery (L c. 4.5m; Wth c. 1.3m), aligned E-W, which is incorporated in a roughly oval mound.” · SMR GA125-045---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cushatrough · SMR GA022-118---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrycallan North · “This tomb consists of a small wedge-shaped chamber (L 2m; Wth c. 1.8m at SW narrowing to 1.4m at NE), aligned NE-SW, decreasing in height from W to E.” · SMR GA129-011---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrydonnell More · SMR GA095-176---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doorus Demesne · “The tomb consists of a simple wedge-shaped chamber (L 2.5m; Wth 1.5m at SW narrowing to 1.2m at NE) formed of three uprights and open to the SW.” · SMR GA112-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eochaill (Bar. Árainn) · “At W end of the central ridge of Inis Mór, in the subdivision known as Corruch.” · SMR GA110-098---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eochaill (Bar. Árainn) · SMR GA110-153---- ↗
  • Eyrephort · “The remains of this partially ruined tomb are contained in a low oval mound (6m by 5.5m).” · SMR GA022-036---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Fahy (Ballynahinch By.) · SMR GA035-073---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Flaskagh Beg · SMR GA005-050---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Flaskagh More · “They are aligned roughly E-W and are incorporated in a cairn of uncertain outline (c. 22m E-W, c. 15m N-S).” · SMR GA005-051---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garraunbaun (Ballynahinch By.) · “The monument, very ruined, consists of a chamber (L 3m, Wth 1.1m), aligned NW-SE, with a very tall backstone at NW and transversely set jamb at SE.” · SMR GA022-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glencraff · “The monument consists of a small wedge-shaped chamber, aligned E-W (L 1.75m, Wth 1m at the broader open, W end).” · SMR GA011-002---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Graigueagowan · “Overgrown with thorn and bramble, this tomb has been used as a dump for field stones.” · SMR GA117-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Inis Oírr · SMR GA120-013---- ↗
  • Inis Oírr · “The remains consist of a slightly wedge-shaped gallery opening to SE (L 3.5m, Wth 1.75m at NW narrowing to 1.3m at SE).” · SMR GA120-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilbeg (Tiaquin By.) · “The remains comprise a ruined gallery (L 2.4m, Wth 1.2m), aligned ENE-WSW, represented by three stones on N and two on S side which support a single roofstone.” · SMR GA072-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcrimple · “This tomb consists of a wedge-shaped chamber (L c. 3.5m; Wth 1.6m at W narrowing to 1.3m at E), aligned ENE-WSW, formed by a single sidestone at N and two sidestones at S which support a large roofstone.” · SMR GA129-018---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Killeen (Kiltartan By.) · SMR GA133A003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockavally · “The remains of this ruined portal-tomb, which opens to SE, comprise three stones: N portal and adjoining sidestone and, to W, the backstone which leans inwards and rests on the sidestone.” · SMR GA022-047---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockavally · SMR GA035-074---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockbrack (Ballynahinch By.) · “The monument consists of a small narrow chamber (L c. 2.3m, Wth c. 0.8m) aligned E-W, and covered by a roofstone supported at W by a large slab.” · SMR GA022-048---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knocknahaw · SMR GA022-116---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lavally (Dunkellin By.) · “This tomb is now in ruins having collapsed c. 1930.” · SMR GA095-078---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Leagun (Ballynahinch By.) · “This tomb, fairly well preserved but lacking a roof, consists of a large single chamber (L 3.5m, Wth c. 1.7m) aligned NNW-SSE, with its rear set close to an escarpment of outcropping rock.” · SMR GA022-051---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Leenaun · “The tomb consists of a gallery (L c. 2.4m, Wth 1.25m at the broader, open E end) aligned NE-SW.” · SMR GA011-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Letterfrack · “This tomb is very ruined and lacks a court.” · SMR GA023-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Letternoosh · “The monument consists of a gallery (L 1.8m, Wth 1m) aligned E-W and formed of four stones.” · SMR GA035-055---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lissalondoon · SMR GA096-126---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Loughauna · “The remains of a possible chamber (L 2.5m, Wth c. 1.2m), opening to NE, can be distinguished among the rocks and boulders that litter the immediate area.” · SMR GA023-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Marblehill · “This is one of a group of three tombs (see also GA125-121---- and GA125-128----), which are situated on rolling farmland, c. 1km to the NW of Ballinlough in the NE foothills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains.” · SMR GA125-119---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Marblehill · “In rolling hilly pastureland, some 210m to the S of a portal-tomb.” · SMR GA125-121---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Marblehill · “In rolling pastureland, some 500m to the SW of another wedge-tomb.” · SMR GA125-128---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Menlough · “It consists of a chamber (L c. 4m, Wth 1.5m) aligned E-W, formed by two portal stones, at E, and two sidestones; N portal is flanked by an orthostat.” · SMR GA082-067---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Moorneen · “The monument is very ruined and comprises a gallery (L c. 7m) aligned NW-SE, divided into two chambers by a tall septal slab flanked by a jamb.” · SMR GA022-103001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Moorneen · SMR GA022-120---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mweelin · “This ruined court-tomb is incorporated in a cairn (18m by 16m), which survives to a height of c. 1.5m.” · SMR GA023-024---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Prospecthill · “This tomb comprised the ruins of a gallery (L 5.5m), aligned NW-SE, divided into two chambers by a sill-stone.” · SMR GA095-119---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rindifin · SMR GA129-042---- ↗
  • Roevehagh · SMR GA095-141---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Scrahallia · “The monument is well preserved, consisting of a gallery aligned E-W (L 3.1m, Wth 1.2m at the broader W end).” · SMR GA051-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Sheeauns · “The monument, partly incorporated in a field wall, consists of a polygonal chamber (L c. 1.6m, Wth c. 1. 1m) open to NE and covered by a single roofstone.” · SMR GA022-063001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Sheeauns · “At E are the remains of a funnel-shaped court and 2m to W of this the rear chamber of the gallery (L 3m, Wth 1m).” · SMR GA022-106---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Streamstown or Barratrough · “This partially ruined tomb is incorporated in a mound (L 16m, Wth 12m).” · SMR GA022-069001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Streamstown or Barratrough · “The monument consists of a subrectangular chamber (L 2.4m, Wth 1m) aligned ESE-WNW and closed at both ends by single slabs.” · SMR GA022-072---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tobar Bioróige · “The monument, fairly well preserved but concealed by cairn material, is aligned E-W.” · SMR GA027-039---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tonadooravaun · “This tomb comprises a gallery (L c. 5m, Wth c. 1.4m) aligned E-W and divided by jambs into two chambers.” · SMR GA009-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Toorclogher · “Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1(972, 16-17) as the remains of a long gallery (L > 9m; Wth 1.9m at W narrowing to 0.9m near E end), aligned ENE-WSW, flanked along either side by outer-walling.” · SMR GA104-273---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tooreen (Ballynahinch By., Ballynakill Par.) · “The monument is very ruined and appears to be the last vestiges of a megalithic tomb.” · SMR GA022-074---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tooreena · “The monument, in ruins, consists of a gallery (L c. 3m, Wth c. 1.1m) aligned WNW-ESE.” · SMR GA010-030---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Megalithic tombs page →

Crannógs · 61

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Crannógs page →

Abbeys and friaries · 63
  • Abbey (Tiaquin By.) · “On a gentle S-facing slope in pastureland, near Abbeyknockmoy village, it overlooks the Abbert River to S.” · SMR GA058-004001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbeyfield · “Mon., this Franciscan friary appears to have been founded in 1353 by William O'Kelly, probably on or close to the site of St Conall's early monastery.” · SMR GA086-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbeygormacan · “According to Gwynn and Hadcock (1970, 156) 'Monaster O Gormogan or de Via Nova' was founded by an O Gormogan for the Augustinian canons, probably before 1170.” · SMR GA107-002001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbeyland Little · “Traditionally associated with St Mary de Portu Pero, it was possibly founded by Turlough O’Connor sometime between 1140-80.” · SMR GA101-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbeyland South · “This Augustinian friary, a National Monument, is first mentioned in 1425 and it is reputed to have been founded in that year by Walter de Bermingham.” · SMR GA017-005001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbeypark · “A house of Augustinian canons, dedicated to St Mary, was founded here by the O'Kelly family 'some time after 1140' on the site of an early monastery.” · SMR GA088-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Aghlisk · SMR GA029-200---- ↗
  • Ardbear · SMR GA035-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Athenry · “This Dominican priory, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, is located on the E bank of the Clarin River, in the NE of quarter of the medieval town of Athenry.” · SMR GA084-001014- ↗ · map ↗
  • Baile Chláir · “This Franciscan friary was already in existence c. 1252 and probably built by 'John de Cogan I'” · SMR GA070-035001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyglooneen · SMR GA058-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynahinch · “A Carmelite friary was founded in 1356 at Ballynahinch by one of the O'Flahertys.” · SMR GA036-020---- ↗
  • Beagh Beg · “This is probably the site of the Franciscan house of 'Beagh in the barony of Clare', described in 1585 as a 'ruined chapel or cell'.” · SMR GA042-025---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Boley · “Named 'Convent in ruins' on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map and 'Convent (Site of)' on the 1946 revision.” · SMR GA118-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caltra · “The OS Letters record that here 'stands a small portion of a wall said to have belonged to a nunnery.” · SMR GA060-026001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caltra · “Probably the site of the friary of 'Caltra' or 'Kaltraghne-Pallice', a house of Carmelite friars founded by the Berminghams, barons of Athenry, c. 1320.” · SMR GA060-027002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cappaghnanool · “The OS Letters record that 'Ardnabarra (Ard na barra) Abbey, the site of which is still visible, stood south of the road'” · SMR GA085-014001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Éinne · “A Franciscan friary was established here in 1485, but subsequently demolished for material to build nearby Arkin Castle.” · SMR GA119-006006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clifden · SMR GA035-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clonkeenkerrill · “According to local tradition, this is the site of an early church founded by St Kerrill (Topgr.” · SMR GA072-014001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloonnavarnoge · SMR GA042-106---- ↗
  • Derreen Lower · SMR GA031-027001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eanach Dhúin · “No visible surface trace of this nunnery survives.” · SMR GA069-001004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eanach Dhúin · “This church stands on a gently S-facing slope at N end of the modern graveyard and is the northernmost of the monuments at Annaghdown.” · SMR GA069-001005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eanach Dhúin · “On the lakeshore 150m SSW of the 'Nunnery'” · SMR GA069-001013- ↗ · map ↗
  • Eglish · “This medieval monastery, the earliest documentary record of which occurs in 1436-7, appears to have been founded as a Carmelite house, possibly becoming Franciscan later.” · SMR GA061-080001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Esker (Athenry By.) · SMR GA084-071001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Foats or Levallynearl · “This may be one and the same as the 'Abbey' marked on OS 6-inch maps, though the name itself probably refers to the priory of Augustinian canons founded in the late 12th or early 13th C.” · SMR GA087-067---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Friarsland · “This Franciscan friary was certainly in existence c. 1414 and was probably founded by Braswell(?) O'Madden.” · SMR GA108-124001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Friary · “This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014.” · SMR GA125-058---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Friary · “This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014.” · SMR GA125-058002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gardenham or Garrymore · “In low-lying level farmland.” · SMR GA069-025---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilboght · “A nunnery was founded here by St Patrick for his sister St Richella.” · SMR GA098-111---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcorban · SMR GA117-047001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcreevanty · “According to Gwynn and Hadcock (1970, 318-19), this nunnery was founded by 'Cathal Crovderg O'Conor' as a Benedictine monastery c. 1200, becoming Arroasian (Augustinian canons) sometime before 1223, and subsequently the …” · SMR GA029-096001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilmacduagh · “The main buildings are the nave (E-W; L 17.2m; Wth c. 6.8m) and chancel (L 5.8m; Wth c. 6.7m) church, with the sacristy and conventual buildings extending to the S, from the E end of the nave.” · SMR GA128-034001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kinclare · “Under the heading 'Killosolan parish', OS Letters record a tradition that 'there was a nunnery 1/4 of a mile to the S. west of Kinclare House'” · SMR GA060-129---- ↗
  • Loughrea · SMR GA105-151001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monambraher · “This is the location of the dwellings where the friars from Kilconnell friary took up residence in the late 17th century.” · SMR GA073-136---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Moor (Clare By.) · “Within an early ecclesiastical enclosure.” · SMR GA083-060001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Nunsacre · SMR GA101-023---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Oghil Beg · “According local information, this is the site of a nunnery.” · SMR GA100-138002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Portumna Demesne · “This friary, now a National Monument, originated as a small 13th-century Cistercian chapel dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and it was possibly the parish church of the borough.” · SMR GA127-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ross (Clare By.) · “This Franciscan friary, now a Nat.” · SMR GA041-047---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Roundstone · SMR GA063-018---- ↗
  • Rusheens South · “On 1st ed. of OS 6-inch map, a small house cluster is shown here and a small roofed rectangular building (c. 12m by c. 8m), its long axis running NW-SE, is labelled 'Nunnery (In Ruins)' Apparently removed by the time of …” · SMR GA043-121---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Templemoyle (Graigabbey Ed),Tisaxon · “According to Gwynn and Hadcock (1970, 275), this is the site of a house of the Franciscan Third Order founded in 1442.” · SMR GA071-082003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Toombeola · “Site of a friary established in 1427 by Dominicans of Athenry.” · SMR GA050-026001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (2nd Division - Tuam) · “This abbey, a daughter house of the Premonstratensian Canons, was probably founded c. 1203-4 by William de Burgo.” · SMR GA029-178---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (3rd Division - Tuam) · “In the Circular-Rd area, in the centre of Tuam town: its site is marked on OS 6-inch maps a short distance to NW of 'St. John's Abbey', a late 18th-C house (see Ó Murchú 1970, 14-15).” · SMR GA029-184001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (4th Division - Tuam) · SMR GA029-190---- ↗
  • Townparks (Galway By., Rahoon Par.) · “In 1488 the Dominicans were granted licence to build a friary on the site of the Chapel of St Mary on the Hill.” · SMR GA094-091---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (Galway By., St. Nicholas Par.) · “Augustinian friary founded 1508-9 by Margaret Athy.” · SMR GA094-099003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (Galway By., St. Nicholas Par.) · “This Franciscan friary, founded by Wm. de Burgo in 1296, stood to N of the present Franciscan church in Francis St. The scale and layout of buildings is unclear but representations appear on a number of 16-17th-C maps.” · SMR GA094-102---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (Galway By., St. Nicholas Par.) · “Founded in 1649 by Franciscan Nuns or Convent of Poor Clares on a site granted by the Corporation.” · SMR GA094-106---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (Galway By., St. Nicholas Par.) · “A Knights Templars' 'hospital' or 'convent' reputedly stood outside E gate of Galway town.” · SMR GA094-113---- ↗
  • Townparks (Galway By., St. Nicholas Par.) · SMR GA094-124---- ↗
  • Treanrevagh · SMR GA046-082001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Unknown · “Nolan (1901, 123) records 'The Celle of Crewan' in his list of abbeys in county Galway.” · SMR GA000-030---- ↗
  • Unknown · “Nolan (1901, 123) records 'The Celle of Holyroode' in his list of abbeys in county Galway.” · SMR GA000-031---- ↗
  • Unknown · “Nolan (1901, 123) records 'Kilmacwogh' in his list of abbeys in county Galway.” · SMR GA000-032---- ↗
  • Unknown · “Nolan (1901, 123) records 'Kilmorenetohere' in his list of abbeys in county Galway.” · SMR GA000-033---- ↗
  • Unknown · “Gwynn and Hadcock (1970, 326) note previous references to a nunnery in Tuam that may have had either a Premonstratensian or an Arroasian association.” · SMR GA029-213---- ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Abbeys and friaries page →

Castles · 37

From: Wikipedia's castle categories. Castles page →

Lighthouses · 7
  • Inisheer Lighthouse · Inisheer · tower built 1857 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Cashla Bay Lighthouse · Casla · tower built 1984 · map ↗
  • Straw Island Lighthouse · Aran Islands · tower built 1878 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Eeragh Lighthouse · Aran Islands · tower built 1857 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Slyne Head Lighthouse · Slyne Head lighthouse · tower built 1836 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Inishmore · Inishmore · tower built 1818 · no longer lit · Wikipedia ↗
  • Mutton Island · Mutton Island · tower built 1817 · no longer lit

From: Wikipedia's list of lighthouses in Ireland. Lighthouses page →

Award beaches · 18
  • An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán · Blue Flag 2026
  • Bathing Place at Portumna · Blue Flag 2026
  • Céibh an Spidéal · Blue Flag 2026
  • Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór · Blue Flag 2026
  • Loughrea Lake · Blue Flag 2026
  • Salthill Beach · Blue Flag 2026
  • Silverstrand Beach · Blue Flag 2026
  • Trá an Dóilín, An Ceathrú Rua · Blue Flag 2026
  • Trá Inis Oírr · Blue Flag 2026
  • Traught Kinvara · Blue Flag 2026
  • Aillebrack/Silver Hill · Green Coast 2026
  • An Trá, Inis Oirr · Green Coast 2026
  • Dumhach Beach · Green Coast 2026
  • East End Bay, Inisbofin · Green Coast 2026
  • Renvyle Beach / The Whitestrand · Green Coast 2026
  • Salthill · Green Coast 2026
  • Silver Strand · Green Coast 2026
  • Trá Poll na gCaorach, Inis Oirr · Green Coast 2026

From: Blue Flag and Green Coast awards. Award beaches page →

National parks · 1
  • Connemara National Park · Conamara · established 1980 · Wikipedia ↗

From: Wikipedia, National parks of Ireland. National parks page →

Before you go looking

Source: National Monuments Service, Archaeological Survey of Ireland, Sites and Monuments Record, open data via data.gov.ie ↗ (CC BY 4.0); every record links to the Historic Environment Viewer ↗. Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record (Department for Communities, Historic Environment Division), OpenDataNI ↗.

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