16th century medieval castle and pre-historic park
1550 - Built by John MacSioda MacNamara
1650s - Abandoned to ruin by the removal of the roof, staircase and battlements during the Cromwellian confiscations
1820s - rebuilt as a summer house by Tom Steele
1840s - Castle in ruins again
1960s - Castle restored by John Hunt.
The castle is now part of Craggaunowen, a pre-historic park experience, where the history of the Celts from over 1000 years ago can be explored.
Today 09:00 - 2°C. broken clouds 12:00 - 4°C. broken clouds 15:00 - 5°C. overcast clouds 18:00 - 4°C. overcast clouds 21:00 - 4°C. light rain
Sunday 03 December 2023 - 3°C. broken clouds.
Monday 04 December 2023 - 5°C. clear sky.
Wednesday 06 December 2023 - 9°C. moderate rain.
Thursday 07 December 2023 - 12°C. light rain.
County Clare, Ireland
Distance: 11 KM
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County Galway, Ireland
Distance: 52 KM
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