From a Jacobean spur-shaped castle to a vanished narrow-gauge railway platform, this short loop traces the Plantation town Sir Thomas Ridgway built and chartered in 1613 — and everything Augher grew into afterwards. Looking for things to do in Augher? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Spur Royal Castle (Augher Castle)
Gateway in the Bawn Wall
Bawn Tower
Augher Tenements (Plantation Settlement)
St Mark's Church of Ireland
Somerville House, 20-22 Main Street
Old Station House, Crossowen Road
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →