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Annaghdown (from Irish Eanach Dhúin, meaning 'the marsh of the fort', pronounced [ˌanˠəx ˈɣuːnʲ]) is a civil parish in County Galway, Ireland. It lies around Annaghdown Bay, an inlet of Lough Corrib. Villages in the civil parish include Corrandulla and Currandrum.
Annaghdown Castle is a 15th century tower house on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Galway. Annaghdown Castle has a rich and fascinating history that reflects the changing fortunes and conflicts of Ireland over the centuries.
Annaghdown Abbey (full title: the Abbey of St Mary de Portu Patrum but also commonly known as Annaghdown Priory) is a ruined house of the Arroasian canons in the townland of Annaghdown, County Galway, Ireland.
Situated in County Galway, on the eastern shore of Lough Corrib, Annaghdown is a thriving community spread over approximately 60 townlands. Whether you are tracing your family tree or looking to connect with Irish people abroad, we are delighted to welcome you to our community.
LOCATION. 53.386942, -9.072701. Annaghdown, Abbey of St Mary. GALLERY. It is believed that St Mary’s Abbey at Annaghdown in Galway was built in 1195 & was dedicated to St. Mary. It's sometimes referred to as the Abbey of St Mary de Portu Patrum.
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Annaghdown has some of the most beautiful walls and ruins in Ireland, and they are an important part of our history and heritage. Previous generations, who cleared the land and drew out the fields and laneways of Annaghdown with simple stone walls, have left us a remarkable legacy.
The 1901 Census of Ireland records the following 15 households in Annaghdown. Rickard Blake lived with his sister-in-law Johanna G Ryan, and servants Kate Murray, Mary Goly and Martin Kilkelly. Michael Kavanagh lived with his wife Mary, son William, and servant Patrick Conneely. Martin Laffy lived with his wife Bridget, and his sons Mathew and ...
