Aughagower

Infobox Irish Place
name = Aughagower
gaeilge = Achadh Fomhair
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pin coords = left: 66px; top: 80px
north coord = 53.7635 | west coord = 9.464 | irish grid = M034803
area = | elevation = 157 m
province = Connacht
county = County Mayo
population = | town pop = 875 | rural pop =
census yr = 2002
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Aughagower or Aghagower (Irish place name|Achadh Ghobhair) is a tiny village in rural County Mayo in western Ireland. It is located about 5km from Westport. 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.

Aughagower is said to have been visited by St. Patrick, on his journey to Croagh Patrick. Aughagower lies mid-way along Tóchar Phádraig, formerly a part of the royal processional route from Croaghan (the ancient capital of Connaught), and later an important pilgrimage route from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick.

Round Tower

The ruins of a medieval church adjoins the graveyard of the town's modern religious institution. It 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.

ee also

* List of towns in Ireland

External links

* [http://www.aughagower.com Aughagower.com]