Shrule Castle

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About this place

Shrule Castle (Irish: Caisleán Sruthair, meaning 'Castle of the River') is a ruined tower house near Shrule in County Mayo, Ireland. The castle was built c.1238, near the Black River at the County Mayo and County Galway border by the de Burgh family. It was given to John de Burgh in 1308 by his father Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster.

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Getting There & Parking

Shrule Castle is located in County Mayo, roughly 36 km (30 min drive) from Galway and 241 km (3h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 63 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Shrule Abbey (0.3 km away).

Galway36 km

~30 min drive

Limerick128 km

~1h 55m drive

Dublin241 km

~3h 35m drive

Nearest car park

63 m from landmark

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