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Architecture of Ballyvaughan, Clare

Ballyvaughan village is situated between the hills of the burren and the southern coast line of Galway Bay. Ballyvaughan (O'Behan's town) developed as a fishing and farming community from the 10th century. A castel site and celtic ring fort hint at earlier habitation of this sheltered bay.

Year Architect Building
1182 - Corcomroe Abbey
- - Caislean Sean Muckinish

Further Information
Lewis's Topographical Directory of Ireland, 1837
A description of Ballyvaughan from Lewis's Topographical Directory of Ireland, 1837 more