Castleblakeney

Ireland

Castleblakeney in County Galway sits along the western coast, easily reached via the N18 from Galway city 45 kilometres north. The N67 coastal road offers a scenic alternative route along Galway Bay. The village connects well to nearby Kinvara and Gort, making it part of the local commuting circuit. The main draw is the ruins of a 16th-century tower house built by the medieval Blakeney family, giving the village its name and providing a proper glimpse into Norman heritage.