Ballinafad Castle

Located just off the main N4 not far from Boyle, the castle is known as the Castle of the Curlews.
The castle is thought to have been built around 1590 to protect the pass over the Curlew Hills.
It was modelled on a 13th-century plan, Originally the Castle had four storeys and four towers of which three are still visible.
This ruin is well worth a visit and has easy access but beware during the winter the field can be very soft.

Castle Roche

Castle Roche is one of the most striking Anglo- Norman castles in Ireland and can be viewed for miles around. Located on a rocky hilltop, it commands wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
Lady Rohesia de Verdun built the castle in 1236 ad.
Legend has it that Lady Rohesia promised her hand in marriage to the architect if he completed the castle to her satisfaction. When he went to claim her hand, she had him thrown from one of the windows, which to this day is known as the 'murder window'.

Mihanboy (Meehambee) Portal Tomb

When standing this would have been a giant of a tomb, but time has not been kind to this megalithic.
Despite trees and barbed wire all over the tomb, this site is still well worth the effort of a visit.
Not hard to find just follow the signs from the main Athlone /Tuam road.

Nursetown Beg Stone Row

This is all that remains from what must have been an impressive stone row, only two stones remain.
The standing one is over three metres in length.
You will find more striking stone rows in the area, but few easier to find as this one is right beside the road.

Maghera Round Tower and Church

This is the stump of a 10th century round tower (nearly six meters tall) which is in a field to the north of the church. It is said to have survived at its original height until the early 18th century when it was damaged in a storm.
The Church is hidden behind the modern Church and is thought to date from the 13th century the graveyard (which is being cleaned up) is well worth a walk around.

Dundrum Castle

This superb ruin stands very proud overlooking the village, with great views in many directions.
Dundrum Castle was founded by the legendary Norman adventurer John de Courcy following his invasion of Ulster in 1177.
Its purpose was to guard the land routes from Drogheda via Greencastle to Downpatrick.
The Castle had a colourful history that culminated in its sacking by Cromwell's army in the 1650's.

Dunhill Portal Tomb

This is one of the lesser known tombs to be found on the Waterford megalithic map.
The capstone which is about four meters by three rests on one portal stone with the other end on a pile of various small rocks.
This tomb is by far in the worst shape compared to other sites in the area.

It is very easy to find.  The tomb is located in a field beside a large farm (their may be a Bull in the field but I could not see him ).