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Local Information
TYRONE
HOUSEe
Built in 1779, Tyrone House, County Galway, was situated on a promontary by the sea, about two miles from the village of Kilcolgan. It was a big solemn house, grandly planned, three stories high, built on a height, in order to dominate the surrounding land and sea. The front faced south, and the northern side was protected by dense woods, beyond which lay the Kilcolgan river. Its original owner was Christopher St. George. In 1972, the Irish Georgian Society acquired the ruin of Tyrone.
KILCOLGAN CASTLE
Dating from the 11th century, the 12 room Kilcolgan castle is situtated just outside Galway City. The castle comes with the requisite gray limestone walls and three-story turret. The Kilcolgan river runs rapidly by the castle's back as it hurls itself toward Galway Bay. For more information, visit www.kilcolgancastle.com
Useful Information
Regional Tourist Organisation:
Fáilte Ireland West, Áras Fáilte, Forster Street, Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)91 537700. Fax: +353 (0)91 537733
E-mail: irelandwestinfo@failteireland.ie Website: www.discoverireland.ie/west
Travel
Shannon Airport (+353 61 471444)
Rail
Heuston Station, Dublin (+353 1 836333) Passenger enquiries: +353 1 8366222
Bus
Bus Eireann, Bus Aras central bus station, Dublin (+353 1 8366111)
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