What is recorded here

Kilmeen is listed as a round tower in County Galway, yet no visible ruin remains in the facts provided. The name preserves a shape that may have been lost, buried or never recorded clearly. Forgetting is common in Ireland; shape and name often survive longer than stone.

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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