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Strategically situated at Cill Éinne, covering the approaches to the natural harbour which was the old port of Inis Mór. Certainly in existence in 1574 when 'Arkyne' Castle is listed as being in the possession of James Lynch (Nolan 1901, 116). Prior to this, it was probably in the hands of the O'Briens, whose chief residence on Inis Mór was at 'Aircin' (Hardiman 1846, 78-9). Subsequently granted to John Rawson in 1594 (ibid.) and to 'Teige na Buille O'Flaherty of Arde' in 1607 (O'Flanagan 1927a, Vol. 1, 399-401). Demolished in the 1650s to make way for a Cromwellian fort (GA119-005001-). No visible surface trace survives.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
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