Aughnanure Castle

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"Built in the 16th century by the O'Flaherty clan near the shores of Lough Corrib in County Galway, this well-preserved Irish tower house was restored in the 1960s. Visitors can see remains of a watch tower, banquet hall, bastions, and an underground stream; three species of bats inhabit the site, and supernatural events — including reports of the gamekeeper’s ghost and the wail of a banshee — have been part of local lore. The site is open for tours." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines