The Grotto in Castlegar

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 July 2009 15:03 Written by Administrator Friday, 16 January 2009 20:42

The Grotto in Castlegar is up the hill to Castlegar Church (Saint Columbas ), on the right.

• It has a man-made limestone structure, which houses a few statues.
• As well as steps for praying, there is a few seats / benches, where one can take a rest and embrace the view.
• The Grotto is also the final resting place for some of the local clergy, like Canon (Father ) Hyland and Mitchell and Father Roland.

Co-ordinates for the Grotto in Castlegar, County Galway are approximately 53.29466

and -9.013849 ( 53° 17' 40.776" , -9° 0' 49.8564" ) . Elevation; 95 feet or 28.956 metres.

See  the Grotto on a Flashearth map

The photograph below is of the entrance to the Grotto.

This photo shows the uppermost section of the Grotto, where Our Lady keeps an eye on the parish :)

This photograph is of the headstone of ( Father ) Canon Hylands headstone. He used to live in a large house on the grounds of where Monaghans garage on the Tuam road, is now.

And below is the headstone of ( Father) Monsignor Joseph Mitchell.

Immediately below, is an old photo (20 yrs. perhaps) taken by Sheila.F., of a statuette which seems to be gone now.

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