A short walk through the village that grew up around a plank-bridge crossing of the River Clare, from the restored de Burgo tower house at its southern edge, over the old nine-arch bridge and through the crossroads village, to the ruined Franciscan bell tower that has stood watch since the 13th century. Looking for things to do in Claregalway? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Opens the free interactive app — point your phone at each stop and hear it speak, in 12 languages.
Stops on This Trail
Claregalway Castle
Claregalway Bridge
Claregalway Village
River Clare
Claregalway Friary
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 →