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Picturesque Dunguaire Castle is situated on the shores of Galway Bay. The castle takes its name from the ancient fort of Guaire, King of Connaught, who died in 662 AD. The castle was built in 1520 and was first occupied by Guaire’s descendants, the O’Hynes.

Dublin City Council are not expected to make a final decision on proposals to extract water from the River Shannon until the latter part of 2009.