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Aughagower
Aughagower or Aghagower () is a tiny village in rural County Mayo in western Ireland. It is located about 5 km 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 Cruachan (the ancient capital of Connacht), 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 Catholic church. 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〔Tóchar Phádraig A Pilgrims Progress - published by Ballintubber Abbey 1989〕 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〔 The tower was partly restored in 1969 and leans slightly to the north〔
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