List of National Monuments in County Galway

The Irish state has officially approved the following List of National Monuments in County Galway. In the Republic of Ireland, a structure or site may be deemed to be a "National Monument", and therefore worthy of state protection, if it is of national importance. If the land adjoining the monument is essential to protect it, this land may also be protected.

National Monuments

NM# Monument name Description Image Townland Location
278 KnockmoyChurchAbbert Demesne 53°26′27″N 8°44′35″W / 53.440896°N 8.74295°W / 53.440896; -8.74295
166 Knockmoy AbbeyAbbey (Cistercian)Abbeyknockmoy 53°26′25″N 8°44′34″W / 53.440334°N 8.742886°W / 53.440334; -8.742886
47 Kilconnell AbbeyFriary (Franciscan)Kilconnell 53°19′57″N 8°24′03″W / 53.332629°N 8.400786°W / 53.332629; -8.400786
273 Dunmore AbbeyFriary (Augustinian)Abbeyland South 53°37′05″N 8°44′29″W / 53.618089°N 8.741255°W / 53.618089; -8.741255
512 Clontuskert AbbeyPriory (Augustinian)Abbeypark 53°16′57″N 8°12′56″W / 53.282561°N 8.215499°W / 53.282561; -8.215499
49 AnnaghdownEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteAnnaghdown 53°23′13″N 9°04′21″W / 53.386886°N 9.072626°W / 53.386886; -9.072626
252 Ardamullivan CastleCastleArdamullivan 53°00′16″N 8°49′45″W / 53.004326°N 8.829296°W / 53.004326; -8.829296
164 Athenry AbbeyPriory (Dominican)Athenry 53°17′43″N 8°44′52″W / 53.295362°N 8.747692°W / 53.295362; -8.747692
406 Athenry CastleCastleAthenry 53°17′47″N 8°44′35″W / 53.296337°N 8.7431°W / 53.296337; -8.7431
371 Aughrim RingfortsTwo RingfortsAttidermot 53°17′37″N 8°19′01″W / 53.293618°N 8.316994°W / 53.293618; -8.316994
470 Aughnanure CastleCastleOughterard 53°25′06″N 9°16′31″W / 53.418254°N 9.275336°W / 53.418254; -9.275336
369 Caheravoley FortHouse & BarnCaheravoley 53°25′19″N 8°55′08″W / 53.421981°N 8.918905°W / 53.421981; -8.918905
42 Doonbeg RingfortRingfortCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°05′00″N 9°35′41″W / 53.083463°N 9.594777°W / 53.083463; -9.594777
42 Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb (Diarmuid and Gráinne's Bed)Wedge TombCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°05′14″N 9°34′52″W / 53.087355°N 9.581059°W / 53.087355; -9.581059
42 TemplesaghtmacreeChurchCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°05′02″N 9°35′25″W / 53.083943°N 9.590272°W / 53.083943; -9.590272
42 Carrownlisheen CrossCrossCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°04′50″N 9°34′32″W / 53.080631°N 9.575505°W / 53.080631; -9.575505
42 LabbanakinnerigaChurchCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°05′02″N 9°35′25″W / 53.083889°N 9.59027°W / 53.083889; -9.59027
42 DoonfarvaghCashelCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°04′51″N 9°34′48″W / 53.080778°N 9.579967°W / 53.080778; -9.579967
42 Kilcoonagh ChurchChurchCarrownlisheen (Inishmaan) 53°04′50″N 9°34′33″W / 53.080631°N 9.575734°W / 53.080631; -9.575734
42 Dún Conor (Dún Conchuir)CashelCarrowntemple (Inishmaan) 53°05′00″N 9°35′41″W / 53.083461°N 9.594788°W / 53.083461; -9.594788
248 Dunmore CastleCastleCastlefarm 53°37′26″N 8°45′20″W / 53.623893°N 8.755526°W / 53.623893; -8.755526
467 St. Cuan's WellWell & Cross slabsCastlegar East 53°24′55″N 8°18′57″W / 53.415398°N 8.315935°W / 53.415398; -8.315935
428 Feartagar or Jennings CastleCastleCastlegrove East 53°34′11″N 8°56′34″W / 53.569650°N 8.942710°W / 53.569650; -8.942710
272 Isert Kelly CastleCastleCastlepark 53°09′29″N 8°43′08″W / 53.158015°N 8.718935°W / 53.158015; -8.718935
259 Kiltartan CastleCastleCastletown (Kiltartan) 53°05′25″N 8°48′27″W / 53.090312°N 8.807569°W / 53.090312; -8.807569
165 Claregalway AbbeyFriary (Franciscan)Claregalway 53°20′48″N 8°56′40″W / 53.346667°N 8.944444°W / 53.346667; -8.944444
563 Cloonigny CastleRingfort & CastleCloonigny 53°21′17″N 8°21′17″W / 53.354788°N 8.354778°W / 53.354788; -8.354778
283 Derryhiveny CastleCastleDerryhiveny South 53°07′37″N 8°11′32″W / 53.127061°N 8.192313°W / 53.127061; -8.192313
527 Doorus Demesne wedge tombWedge TombDoorus Demesne 53°09′08″N 8°58′20″W / 53.152298°N 8.972353°W / 53.152298; -8.972353
254 DrumacooEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteDrumacoo 53°11′55″N 8°54′16″W / 53.198749°N 8.904506°W / 53.198749; -8.904506
365 Drumharsna CastleCastleDrumharsna South 53°08′36″N 8°50′35″W / 53.143282°N 8.84304°W / 53.143282; -8.84304
206 Fiddaun CastleCastleTubber 53°00′38″N 8°52′46″W / 53.010514°N 8.879438°W / 53.010514; -8.879438
554 Kilnalekin AbbeyAbbey (Cistercian)Friary 53°06′11″N 8°23′31″W / 53.103056°N 8.391901°W / 53.103056; -8.391901
439 Glinsk CastleCastleGlinsk 53°39′07″N 8°25′55″W / 53.652037°N 8.4319°W / 53.652037; -8.4319
52 High IslandEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteHigh Island and Kill 53°46′31″N 7°30′01″W / 53.775218°N 7.500249°W / 53.775218; -7.500249
412 InchagoillEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteInchagoill 53°29′09″N 9°18′59″W / 53.485769°N 9.316415°W / 53.485769; -9.316415
41 Furmina CastleCastleInisheer 53°03′23″N 9°30′46″W / 53.056337°N 9.512862°W / 53.056337; -9.512862
41 Creggankeel FortCashelInisheer 53°03′26″N 9°31′07″W / 53.057332°N 9.518607°W / 53.057332; -9.518607
41 St. Gobnet's Church (Kilgobnet)ChurchInisheer 53°03′58″N 9°31′45″W / 53.066032°N 9.529267°W / 53.066032; -9.529267
41 Knockgrannary (Cnoc Raithní)Burial GroundInisheer 53°03′54″N 9°31′24″W / 53.065060°N 9.523324°W / 53.065060; -9.523324
41 St. Cavan's ChurchChurchInisheer 53°03′50″N 9°30′50″W / 53.063894°N 9.513924°W / 53.063894; -9.513924
41 O'Brien's Castle, County Galway (Great Fort)CashelInisheer 53°03′43″N 9°31′09″W / 53.062083°N 9.519172°W / 53.062083; -9.519172
41 Grave of the Seven Daughters (Cill na Seacht Niníon)Early Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteInisheer 53°03′26″N 9°31′06″W / 53.057275°N 9.518338°W / 53.057275; -9.518338
642 KilcornanDeserted Medieval VillageKilcornan (Monivea) 53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583
43 Arkin's CastleCastleKilleany (Inishmore) 53°06′17″N 9°39′47″W / 53.10482°N 9.66295°W / 53.10482; -9.66295
43 Temple BenenChurchKilleany (Inishmore) 53°06′11″N 9°39′59″W / 53.103017°N 9.666322°W / 53.103017; -9.666322
43 TurmartinWatch TowerKilleany (Inishmore) 53°05′29″N 9°38′20″W / 53.091527°N 9.638835°W / 53.091527; -9.638835
43 Oghil Leacht CuimhneLeacht Cuimhne (cenotaph for those lost at sea)Killeany (Inishmore) 53°07′45″N 9°41′25″W / 53.129185°N 9.690258°W / 53.129185; -9.690258
43 Tighlagh EanyChurchKilleany (Inishmore) 53°06′05″N 9°39′10″W / 53.101298°N 9.652707°W / 53.101298; -9.652707
43 Killeany ClachánsClochánsKilleany (Inishmore) 53°06′35″N 9°41′19″W / 53.109809°N 9.688515°W / 53.109809; -9.688515
43 St. Eany'sEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteKilleany (Inishmore) 53°06′12″N 9°39′50″W / 53.103352°N 9.664019°W / 53.103352; -9.664019
43 Doocaher (Black Fort)Promontory FortKilleany (Inishmore) 53°06′16″N 9°41′15″W / 53.104456°N 9.687600°W / 53.104456; -9.687600
51 Kilmacduagh monasteryChurches & Round TowerKilmacduagh 53°02′59″N 8°53′23″W / 53.049734°N 8.889767°W / 53.049734; -8.889767
43 Temple MacDuaghChurchKilmurvy (Inishmore) 53°07′51″N 9°45′33″W / 53.130967°N 9.759053°W / 53.130967; -9.759053
43 TemplenaneeveChurchKilmurvy (Inishmore) 53°07′51″N 9°45′33″W / 53.130967°N 9.759053°W / 53.130967; -9.759053
43 Dun AengusPromontory FortInishmore 53°07′33″N 9°45′55″W / 53.125969°N 9.765213°W / 53.125969; -9.765213
43 Clochán na CarraigeClochánKilmurvy (Inishmore) 53°08′32″N 9°45′37″W / 53.142282°N 9.760188°W / 53.142282; -9.760188
446 Kiltiernan ChurchChurch & CashelKiltiernan East 53°11′17″N 8°50′34″W / 53.187997°N 8.842892°W / 53.187997; -8.842892
627 Lackan RingfortRingfort & SouterrainLackan (Ardrahan) 53°09′49″N 8°46′56″W / 53.163637°N 8.782195°W / 53.163637; -8.782195
621 Lissard RingfortsTwo Ringforts & SouterrainLissard 53°20′53″N 8°23′22″W / 53.348145°N 8.389551°W / 53.348145; -8.389551
245 Castlekirk (Hen's Castle)CastleDrumsnauv 53°29′33″N 9°30′48″W / 53.492565°N 9.513196°W / 53.492565; -9.513196
499 RathsoonyRingfortMasonbrook 53°10′30″N 8°30′56″W / 53.175002°N 8.515569°W / 53.175002; -8.515569
499 Rahannagragh (Rahannagroagh)RingfortMasonbrook 53°10′37″N 8°30′51″W / 53.176949°N 8.514203°W / 53.176949; -8.514203
609 Merlinpark Castle (Merlin Castle)CastleMerlinpark 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279765°N 8.998110°W / 53.279765; -8.998110
498 The Seven MonumentsEmbanked Stone CircleMoanmore East 53°11′19″N 8°31′52″W / 53.188576°N 8.531205°W / 53.188576; -8.531205
43 St. Kieran'sEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteOghil (Inishmore) 53°07′55″N 9°41′07″W / 53.132051°N 9.685329°W / 53.132051; -9.685329
43 St. Soorney'sChurch & EnclosureOghil (Inishmore) 53°08′01″N 9°41′43″W / 53.133509°N 9.695255°W / 53.133509; -9.695255
43 Temple an Cheathrair AluinnChurch & graveOghil (Inishmore) 53°07′47″N 9°42′58″W / 53.12976°N 9.716108°W / 53.12976; -9.716108
43 OghillCashelOghil (Inishmore) 53°07′38″N 9°41′59″W / 53.127183°N 9.699676°W / 53.127183; -9.699676
43 KilleanyClochánsOghil (Inishmore) 53°07′39″N 9°43′08″W / 53.127392°N 9.718971°W / 53.127392; -9.718971
43 Killeany TombWedge TombOghil (Inishmore) 53°07′39″N 9°43′08″W / 53.127392°N 9.718971°W / 53.127392; -9.718971
43 OnaghtCastle & house siteOnaght (Inishmore) 53°08′24″N 9°46′36″W / 53.140023°N 9.776759°W / 53.140023; -9.776759
43 OnaghtClochánsOnaght (Inishmore) 53°08′32″N 9°45′37″W / 53.142282°N 9.760188°W / 53.142282; -9.760188
43 Kilcholan ChurchChurchOnaght (Inishmore) 53°08′25″N 9°46′33″W / 53.140358°N 9.775955°W / 53.140358; -9.775955
43 Onaght CashelCashelOnaght (Inishmore) 53°08′24″N 9°46′36″W / 53.140023°N 9.776759°W / 53.140023; -9.776759
43 TemplebrecanEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteOnaght (Inishmore) 53°08′46″N 9°46′39″W / 53.146094°N 9.777593°W / 53.146094; -9.777593
231 KillursaChurchOwer 53°28′04″N 9°08′42″W / 53.467703°N 9.144971°W / 53.467703; -9.144971
462 Pallas CastleCastlePallas (Tynagh) 53°07′36″N 8°21′44″W / 53.126574°N 8.362318°W / 53.126574; -8.362318
48 KilbennenChurch & Round TowerPollacorragune 53°32′20″N 8°53′31″W / 53.538837°N 8.892038°W / 53.538837; -8.892038
461 Portumna AbbeyFriary (Dominican)Portumna 53°05′10″N 8°13′03″W / 53.086053°N 8.217479°W / 53.086053; -8.217479
515 Portumna CastleCastlePortumna 53°05′12″N 8°13′14″W / 53.086613°N 8.220645°W / 53.086613; -8.220645
46 RoscamEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteRoscam 53°15′51″N 8°59′06″W / 53.264227°N 8.984986°W / 53.264227; -8.984986
50 Ross Errilly AbbeyFriary (Franciscan)Headford 53°28′47″N 9°07′54″W / 53.479628°N 9.13166°W / 53.479628; -9.13166
242 St. MacDara's IslandEarly Medieval Ecclesiastical SiteSt. MacDara's Island 53°30′50″N 8°51′18″W / 53.513802°N 8.855109°W / 53.513802; -8.855109
643 TonaroastyDeserted Medieval VillageTonaroasty 53°11′36″N 8°32′47″W / 53.193407°N 8.546418°W / 53.193407; -8.546418
505 Tuam High CrossHigh CrossTuam 53°30′50″N 8°51′18″W / 53.513802°N 8.855109°W / 53.513802; -8.855109
431 Pearse's CottageHouse with historic associationsTurlough 53°23′10″N 9°37′12″W / 53.386046°N 9.619890°W / 53.386046; -9.619890
327 Turoe stoneSculptured StoneBullaun 53°15′10″N 8°33′42″W / 53.252706°N 8.5617°W / 53.252706; -8.5617

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