Irish Fortress by danob
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Description
Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara. The site is believed to have once been the royal palace of Guaire Aidhne, the legendary king of Connacht.
The castle was built by the Hynes clan in 1520, a family who may have been associated with the area since 662.
The castle's 75 foot-tower and its defensive wall have been restored though it still looks neglected to me! More so perhaps on the overcast and misty surroundings.
In more recent times the castle was bought in the early 20th century by the surgeon and poet Oliver St. John Gogarty. Gogarty began restoring the castle and established it as the meeting place for the leading figures of the Celtic Revival, such as W.B. Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Augusta, Lady Gregory, and John Millington Synge.
The place is now open to the public I did not have much time as I was on my way back to the UK after a 35000 mile tour of my Grandparents homeland, and was unable to partake in the medieval feasts they had on offer.
Comments (55)
Littlejock
Wonderful efect in this castle... Perfect work
Blush
Excellent capture... I love castles and would love to see inside this one.... What a treat that would be:) Adding this to my favs Hugs Susan~
MedTran39
Awesome structure and great shot!
Zorg1955
All my dreams of little boy here Dany !
sharky_
Really beautiful capture. Aloha
kansas
I love the misty atmosphere. A beautiful tower. Very interesting history. It would be so nice to visit this place and others that you have shown us. Getting too old to travel, however.
auntietk
Wow - such a perfect shot! Love the mist and the POV. Awesome work!
iaacf
Brrr... it looks cold here....a fantastic place for photography..
shemosus
you managed to capture the scent of history ,very good pov.
alhak
impressive shot!
tallpindo
There is still space to meet. The scene is set. Exploring linguistically can lend a life to the proper speech.
lizzibell
Beautiful castle...
mps
Another neat shot. :)
Osipenkov
Superb!!! 5+ It's my favorite!
NefariousDrO
Excellent photo. Nicely done.
RobyHermida
Excellent Excellent Excellent capture Dani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O):O)
Matt_The_Samurai
Excellent !
kimariehere
GORGEOUS !! love the mist!!!.....
romanceworks
A fascinating castle and shot. CC
kenmo
What an incredible shot....
Dreamingbee
fantastic shot and perspective..!
helanker
What a wonderful castle. I love old castles and ruins. The walls fascinate me so much. Just jumping around in your gallery. :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Love this one !
DocMikeB
Splendid photo and very interesting history! 5+!
mininessie
precious shot!