What is recorded here

Castlebin North takes its name from Caislean na binne, an old castle whose stones vanished into the gate lodge at Woodlawn House. The earth keeps no visible trace, but the renamed townland and reused masonry prove the castle existed. What is missing is not forgetfulness; it is displacement. The castle moved into another building and continued being seen.

Traditionally regarded as being located within enclosure (GA086-075----). The OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 609) refer to an old castle, known as 'Caislean na binne', after which the td. was named. No visible surface trace survives. According to local information, stone from the castle was reputedly used to build the gate lodge at Woodlawn House, c. 1.5km to NE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

The castle, known traditionally as "Caislean na binne," was likely built during the medieval period, possibly by a local Gaelic lord or noble family. It is remembered primarily for giving its name to the townland and for its historical mention in early 20th-century archaeological surveys.

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