Oughterard Heritage
Oughterard has a long and proud heritage. From megalithic tombs, 12th Century monastic ruins with links to St. Patrick, Viking raids and sunken boats, the fierce O'Fflahertie (O'Flaherty) Castle, the Workhouse, the Army Barracks and literary links to Walter Macken & James Joyce ... there is a wealth of local history and monuments to explore.
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We are very lucky to have a group of dedicated locals who have put their passion and knowledge to use in creating a wonderful website full of local knowledge and history:
Check out their amazing site here: |