Cregg Castle
Culture & Arts Venue
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A Home away from home, a magical, peaceful and friendly atmosphere.
Cregg Castle is a magical place built in 1648 and set on 180 acres of pasture and woodlands.
The Castle has undergone renovations over the past two years and now currently hosts the Gallery of Angels, an exhibition oil paintings by Alan Murray, who also hosts "Butterfly Wings" a Therapeutic Painting Workshop in a one to one or group setting within the Castle.
There are five residents living in the Castle.
ABOUT CREGG CASTLE
The Castle and grounds are available to hire.
The main gallery rooms, both large, and also smaller rooms are available for hire to small groups, for Workshops, Classes, Therapy sessions, Band practices/recordings, Photo- Film shoots, etc.
For the larger events the courtyard or marquees on the front lawn of the Castle are available to hire. Perfect for Fundraisers, weddings, Birthdays and summer BBQ's etc.
You can avail of the hosting service, which will provide you with all your entertainment needs.
Special requests are welcomed and available to friends of Cregg Castle Arts Venue.
E.g .If its your birthday, your doing a workshop. You can be our guest and experience the romantic atmosphere of the over night stay in the Castle and also enjoy the magical grounds during the day.
BRIEF HISTROY
Cregg Castle was built by the Kirwin Family in 1648. It was the last fortified castle (i.e. with high walls and turrets) built west of the river Shannon. We are situated 9 miles north of Galway City near the village of Corrandulla. Thus we are quiet and secluded on 165 acres of wood and farmland, and yet only 15 minutes drive away from Galway shopping and nightlife, and ideally situated for touring Connemara, Clare, Mayo and Galway. Fishing and horse-riding can be found nearby, as well as 4 pubs ! It is advisable though, to have your own transport, and wellington boots if you like walking in the wet times !
Clement Kirwin (of one of the famous 14 Tribes of Galway) built Cregg Castle in 1648. The world famous scientist and Chemist, Richard Kirwin inherited the estate in 1754. Remains of his laboratory are still in the orchard. There is a Queen Anne bell tower in the yard, also a delightful little chapel in the castle for which we are collecting museum items. After the Kirwans came the Blakes (another of the Great Tribes), who stayed until 1947. The "Great Hall" is 36 x 24 x 20 ft high with wonderful acoustics. It is the relaxed atmosphere, the music, the chat and the historic building which make Cregg Castle a memorable experience.