Aghagower Wesport
View on Google MapsTravel Description Aughagower (Irish: Achadh Ghobhair) is a tiny village in rural County Mayo in western Ireland. The village is located about 2.5km from our hotel and 5km from Westport Town.
Area Description Modern Aughagower has only a few houses and pubs in a pastoral setting. It also forms the centre of a parish of the same name. The village is primarily known today for its ancient and cultural history.
This lovely historic village has a well preserved tenth century round tower, with the exception of its topmost section and capstone. The tower was built between 973 and 1013. According to legend, the capstone was struck by lightning, and landed half a mile away on the hill of Tavenish. A local woman is said to have carried the heavy cap stone in her apron to the church where it still remains today!