Why this matters
Arkin's Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Burgo family, Norman lords who held significant lands in Connacht. It is remembered as part of the medieval Norman settlement in Galway and reflects the strategic expansion of Norman influence into western Ireland during the late Middle Ages.
What is recorded here
Arkin's Castle is recorded as a castle in County Galway. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.