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Dysert O’Dea Castle and Archaeological Centre in Corofin is known for its wealth of historical and archaeological remains. Built in 1480 the castle is now an archaeological centre with more than twenty five archaeological and historical sites. Notable aspects are the 15th century Dysert O’Dea Castle itself, two stone forts used during battles between local noblemen in the 16th century Read more…
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The original tower house of Knappogue Castle was built by Sean Mac-Con MacNamara in 1467. During the 1641 rebellion the castle was occupied by Cronwellian forces. In the 18th and 19th centuries further additions were made to the original structure. The ca stle was abandoned in the 1920’s and was restored by the Hon. Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife Read more…
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Enjoy a night of musical splendour and entertainment at historic Knappogue CAstle. Once the splendid home of Sean McNamara, a noble medieval Lord, it is now the imposing venue for a memorable evening of entertainment. You will be capticated from the momen t of arrival when you get your first taste of honey rich mead. Here the ladies of the Read more…
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This 13th century Franciscan Friary, founded by the O’Briens, has numerous 15/16th century sculptures carved in the local hard limestone. The visitor can see the figure of St. Francis displaying the stigmata, an elaborately ornamented screen, a representation of the Virgin and Child and the Ecce Homo. The Chancel is lit by the magnificent East Window. On the North side Read more…
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At Craggaunowen – The Living Past, we come to the arrival of the Celts in Ireland. The story is told of how they lived, farmed, hunted and died. Visitors can, for example, see a replica of a Crannog (Lake Dwelling), Ring Fort and An Iron Age Roadway and an outdoor cooking site. Craggaunowen Castle which was built around 1550 is Read more…
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Just north of Lahinch, on the coast of West Clare, are the Cliffs of Moher. Natural ramparts against the might of the Atlantic, they rise in places to over 215m and stretch for almost 8km. It is here that the visitor can most easily get a feel for the wildness of the terrain over which the Celts wandered. O’Brien’s Tower, Read more…