NYT
You Can Photograph This Pretty Irish Castle. You Just Can’t Go In.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Dunguaire Castle, a 16th-century structure on Galway Bay in Ireland, remains open for exterior photography but has restricted interior access due to an ownership dispute. Tourists continue to visit the site to view the castle's exterior. The dispute has prevented public entry to the interior in recent years.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/world/europe/ireland-dunguaire-castle.html
