Visit Craggaunowen Castle and Crannog in Clare Craggaunowen Castle was built circa1550 by John MacSioda MacNamara, a descendant of Sioda MacNamara, who built Knappogue Castle (1467) which is located only a few miles away. The castle was left in ruins in the 17th century and deemed uninhabitable by the … Museums, Castles, Historical Sites
Visit Dysert O’Dea Castle in Clare Welcome to the Clare Archaeology Centre. Allow us to provide an overview of what’s on offer and illustrate why a visit to Dysert O’Dea Castle—and the surrounding 25 original archaeological field monuments are a must-see on any visit to County Clare. The … Museums, Castles, Historical Sites
Bunratty Castle in County Clare The site of Bunratty Castle has played an important role in Irish history. In 1250, Robert De Muscegros built a wooden stronghold, that was later converted to a stone castle by his predecessor, Thomas De Clare. After many years of war, the … Heritage, Sightseeing, Castles