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Sights & Culture - Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Dysert O'Dea Castle & Clare Archaeology Centre
Walking
A typical, 15th Century Gaelic tower house, situated on the periphery of the Burren, about 500 metres off the R476 and 11km from Ennis, on the Corofin road. The home of the O’Dea chiefs until 1692, it...More
Ballyhannan Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This beautifully restored castle, of massive stone walls and crafted stout oak reconstruction, is a fine example of a 15th Century Irish keep or ' peel tower '. It is located overlooking the River...More
Newtown Castle & Trail
Nature and Wildlife
A beautifully restored 16th century towerhouse with unique architectural features. Newtown nature trail, a 1,300m walk around The Burren, is adjacent to the castle. Newtown Trail: This specifically...More
Dunguaire Castle Banquet
Nightlife And Entertainment
One experience not to be missed, while in the Shannon Region, is the unique Shannon Heritage Medieval Banquet entertainments at Bunratty, Knappogue and Dunguaire Castles. These castles were once the...More
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Children and Family Attractions
A visit to County Clare should always include a trip to Bunratty Castle & the adjoining Folk Park. The castle, built in 1425, was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and houses the...More
Dunguaire Castle
Children and Family Attractions
Dunguaire Castle has stood proudly on the site of the 7th-century stronghold of Guaire, the King of Connaught, for centuries. This majestic castle bridges 13 centuries of Irish history, from...More
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Children and Family Attractions
A visit to County Clare should always include a trip to Bunratty Castle and the adjoining folk park. The castle, built in 1425, was restored in 1954 to its former Medieval splendour and houses the...More
Knappogue Castle and Walled Garden
Children and Family Attractions
Knappogue Castle was built in 1467 by Sean MacNamara, son of Sioda (who built Bunratty Castle) and it has a long and varied history. In 1571 the castle became the seat of the MacNamara Clan, Earls of...More
Cratloe Woods House
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Dating from the 17th century, this is the only example of an Irish longhouse still lived in by a family. The house is steeped in history and features works of art and curios. In the yard there is...More
Dunguaire Castle
Children and Family Attractions
Dunguaire Castle has stood proudly on the site of the 7th-century stronghold of Guaire, the King of Connaught, for centuries. This majestic castle bridges 13 centuries of Irish history, from...More
Scattery Island
Children and Family Attractions
From Kilrush pier one can reach the monasitc Island of Scattery in County Clare. Named after the mythical monster on the Island, Scattery Island was the location of the 6th century monastic settlement...More
Gleninagh Castle
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Looking down from a hillside, this well-preserved sixteenth-century tower house stands guard over the northern shoreline of the Burren. It has a distinctive L-shaped plan, with an oblong tower of four...More
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