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County Mayo (Maigh Eo) in Connacht features 40 mapped castles, led by Westport House, Rappa Castle, and Aghalard Castle. Across these 40 listings, 12 feature verified photography, 1 offers free entry, and 22 include mapped nearby public parking. Medieval fortresses, Norman keeps, and tower houses.

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Westport House — photo by Laurel Lodged▶ Video
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Westport House

Westport House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, is a Georgian country house, historically the family seat of the Marquess of Sligo and the Brownes. The house was designed by the architect Richard Cassels with later additions by Thomas Ivory and James Wyatt. The title and the house were separated in 2014, following the death of Jeremy Browne, 11th Marquess of Sligo, who left the estate to his five daughters. His titles passed to his first cousin, Sebastian Ulick Browne, a residential estate agent in Australia. In 2017, the house was purchased by the Hughes family, owners of Portwest.

Rappa Castle — photo by Mike Searle
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Rappa Castle

Rappa Castle is a ruined castle located in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.

Aghalard Castle — photo by dougf
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Aghalard Castle

Aghalard Castle (Irish: Caisleán Achadh Leathard) is a ruined tower castle south of Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.

Ballylahan Castle — photo by Pamela Norrington
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Ballylahan Castle

Ballylahan Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.

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Rockfleet Castle

Rockfleet Castle, or Carrickahowley Castle (Irish: Carraig an Chabhlaigh), is a tower house near Newport in County Mayo, Ireland. It was built in the mid-fifteenth century, and is most famously associated with Grace O'Malley, the 'pirate queen' and chieftain of the Clan O’Malley. The castle has been speculated as her place of death. It is also known as Carraigahowley, which means "rock of the fleet". Rockfleet Castle has four floors and is over eighteen metres in height looking out towards the drumlins of Clew Bay. Though entry to the castle was once available to the public, it is now strictly prohibited for safety reasons. The castle was installed with a metal walkway in 2015, from its adjacent grassland surrounding to its door due to the sheer inconvenience of accessing its entrance during high tides. In 2017, the exterior masonry was pointed.

Shrule Castle — photo by Mike Searle
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Shrule Castle

Shrule Castle (Irish: Caisleán Sruthair, meaning 'Castle of the River') is a ruined tower house near Shrule in County Mayo, Ireland. The castle was built c.1238, near the Black River at the County Mayo and County Galway border by the de Burgh family. It was given to John de Burgh in 1308 by his father Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster.

Caherduff Castle — photo by Jlahorn
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Caherduff Castle

Caherduff Castle (Irish: An Chathair Dhubh) is a tower house and National Monument located near Cong, Ireland.

Caslte Leaffy — photo by Robert Ashby
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Caslte Leaffy

Caslte Leaffy is a historic castle situated in County Mayo. It is categorized as a historic site.

Castlemagarret — photo by Mike Searle
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Castlemagarret

Castlemagarret is a historic castle situated in County Mayo. It is recognized as a historic castle location.

Cloghans Castle — photo by Steven Brown
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Cloghans Castle

Cloghans Castle is a historic castle situated in County Mayo. It stands as a notable historic site for visitors to explore.

Cloonagashel Castle — photo by Mike Searle
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Cloonagashel Castle

Cloonagashel Castle is a historic castle situated in County Mayo. It represents one of the historic castles in the area.

Corraun Castle — photo by Mike Searle
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Corraun Castle

Corraun Castle is a historic castle situated in County Mayo. It represents one of the region's historic fortifications.

Other categories in County Mayo

Mountains & National Parks (84) Beaches & Coves (38) Ruins & Archaeological Sites (35) Family Attractions & Zoos (20) Sea Cliffs & Rock Formations (15) Museums & Galleries (12) Abbeys & Monasteries (10) Historic Houses & Forts (9) Scenic Viewpoints (9) Megalithic Sites (8) Round Towers & High Crosses (4) Waterfalls (1)

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