What is recorded here

Lios Arúla is a castle in ruins within County Galway. Its walls have surrendered to weather and time, leaving behind a ghostly outline rather than a standing fortress. The name suggests a fort or enclosure, perhaps belonging to a family whose pride faded as quickly as their stones. What remains is a local marker of forgotten power, waiting for someone to imagine the lives that once moved through its missing rooms.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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