In the heart of Galway city, on the corner of Abbigail street and Shop street is one of the oldest and most amazing buildings in the city. This is the castle Linh is one of the best examples of urban castles in the country. Urban locks – this is a residential building that is very popular among wealthy merchants in Ireland in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries This period the castle and dates back to Linh. The exact date of construction is unknown, but over the entrance is carved the coat of arms of Henry VII, who was king of England from 1,484 in 1509.

An impressive building made of limestone is a fine example of Irish Gothic. It is the only secular medieval building preserved in the city. Once there lived one of the most influential families of Galway – Linh, who gave several city mayors.

Over the centuries the building was rebuilt, but its appearance has remained unchanged and is perfectly preserved to our days. In a building of four floors, in 1808, was made an extensive outbuilding. Special attention is drawn to the carved stone figures that adorn the castle, the gargoyles on the eaves, carved coat of arms of the family Linh and trim on some Windows. On the side wall of the building is inserted a stone on which is carved the coat of arms of count Kildare.

Shop street, justifying its name, the main shopping street of Galway. It is a pedestrian street, and there are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants, and near to the showcases demonstrate their mastery of street musicians. What it is here is one of the oldest buildings in the city, talks about how carefully the inhabitants of the city are its historical heritage.

Now the building is a branch of AIB Bank, and on the first floor is a small Museum.