Athenry Castle aka King John's Castle, constructed 1235-40, on the west bank of the River Clarin, Athenry, County Galway, Ireland

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Athenry Castle (constructed 1235-40) is located off Court Lane in the east part of Athenry, on the west bank of the River Clarin. Despite being locally known as King John's Castle, it wasn't built until twenty years after his reign. County Galway, Ireland.

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Location: Athenry Castle, Gorteenacra, Athenry, County Galway, Ireland
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
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