Aughnanure Castle near Oughterard, Ireland, was first built in the 16th century by the O'Flaherty family. It changed hands several times over the course of centuries. At one time, Ireland's "Pirate Queen," Grace O'Malley, lived there after she married into the O'Flaherty Family. What a great place to explore during our recent trip to Ireland. Beautiful country with an amazing number of ruins and abandoned places to explore!
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