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The square tower of Rockfleet Castle standing on the shore of Clew Bay

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Rockfleet Castle

Newport, County Mayo

The tower house on an inlet of Clew Bay near Newport has been tied to Granuaile for a long time.

Rockfleet Castle (Carraig-an-Cabhlaigh), also known as Carrickahowley Castle, stands at the mouth of a small inlet on the northern shores of Clew Bay in County Mayo.

Fáilte Ireland’s listing
Where
Newport, County Mayo
Address
Unnamed Rd, Co., Wilford
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Rockfleet Castle
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Tomorrow, Thursday 24th September

  1. Thu24 SepForgotten Peoples | Chamber Choir Ireland and Gabriel CrouchHoly Trinity Church · Westport

Wednesday 28th October

  1. Wed28 OctWestival: SamhainWestport28 October to 1 NovemberFreeFestival

Friday 30th October

  1. Fri30 OctMayo Dark Sky Festival 2026Newport30 October to 1 NovemberFestival

Saturday 7th November

  1. Sat7 NovWestport Sea 2 Summit Adventure RaceF28 NX84 · WestportFestival

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