Drumgriffin Castle (in ruins)

On a slight rise in an otherwise low-lying area. In existence in 1574 when it was in the possession of 'Ullig Rewgh' (Nolan 1901b, 118). Only a short length of walling (L 5.8m, H 5.5m max.) survives; no architectural features are visible. (ibid. 1901a, 46) 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

Drumgriffin Castle was held by 'Ullig Rewgh' in 1574 and is remembered as a historical site associated with early modern Irish landholding. Its remains, though minimal, provide evidence of medieval or early modern defensive structures in an otherwise low-lying landscape.