The Corrib’s mystery Island is the subject of the next in a series of lunchtime talks organised by Corrib Beo in collaboration with Galway City Museum. This talk at the Museum on Wednesday, February 26 will be delivered by archaeologist, Paul Naessens, and will treat with the eleventh century pre-Norman stone fortress on Iniscreamha Island, close to the east shore of the lake.
The fortress, built as a a defensive structure by the O’Flaherty clan, featured prominently in Sir William Wilde’s 1867 book, “Lough Corrib, Its Shores and Islands”. Over time, the island has become completely overgrown and the ten-foot-tall semi-circular fortress is now all but obscured from view, and inaccessible.
The purpose of this talks series is to help create greater public awareness and engagement with some of the lesser-known treasures of the Corrib’s rich heritage. Talks will take place at 1.00 pm on the last Wednesday of scheduled months throughout 2025. Places are limited and available on a first come basis.
The project is an initiative by Corrib Beo in collaboration with Galway City Museum.
Further details are available on Corrib Beo’s website: https:/corribbeo.org/museum2025/ and on the Museum’s events page https://galwaycitymuseum.ie/event/corrib-beo-talk-the-corribs-lesser- known-heritage-riches/
Founded in Galway in 2019, Corrib Beo has developed a comprehensive programme of heritage, education, environment, and recreation activities.
Working with LAWPRO and groups around the lake, Corrib Beo aims to establish an effective structure for the Corrib region. We support the creation of a Corrib Forum to foster collaboration between state agencies and local groups, all working towards the protection and restoration of Ireland’s second-largest lake (after Lough Neagh ) and its catchment.
For further information contact Corrib Beo on 085 7272491 / 086 3956996
