What is recorded here

Rathgorgin Castle stands in ruins within County Galway, Ireland. Its stones still mark the ground where human hands built, defended or lived before memory faded. The absence of a clear date does not remove the castle; it redirects attention to the shape of what remains.

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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