Originally erected by the Lynch family, a prominent tribe in 1500s Galway, the castle served as a defensive stronghold adorned with the arms of King Henry VII.
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May 27, 2020 · Four storeys high and incredibly striking, this castle draws its name from those who built it back in the late 1500s - the influential and all- ...
Rich in history and culture, this four-story limestone building has witnessed the rise and fall of the prominent Lynch family, who played a significant role in ...
Town castles were popular homes for wealthy merchants in Ireland in the 15th and 16th centuries.The Lynch family were first among the 14 Tribes in power. The ...
Lynch's Castle
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Castle in Galway, Ireland
Address: Lynch's Castle, 40 Shop St, Galway, H91 W400, Ireland
Hours: Open 24 hours
The castle witnessed many events in Galway's history, such as the siege by Red Hugh O'Donnell in 1596, the Cromwellian invasion in 1652 and the Williamite wars ...
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Now AIB bank since 1930, this impressive building came into being as a castle in the 15th Century. Construction began in 1484 (eight years before Columbus ...
Lynch's Castle is located at the junction of Shop Street and Abbey Gate Street Upper. It was once owned by the largest family in the region: the Lynches, an ...
At the junction of Shop Street and Upper Abbeygate Street is Lynch's Castle, a 16th century castle which was heavily altered in 1966 when it was converted ...
The building was extended in 1808 and in 1930 it became a branch of Allied Irish Banks. It is four story high with embellished windows, gargoyles, and ...
Exhibits at this modern, three-floor museum engagingly convey the city's archaeological, political, cultural and social history. Look out for an iconic…