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 06:00 - 10°C. overcast clouds 09:00 - 12°C. broken clouds 12:00 - 15°C. broken clouds 15:00 - 15°C. light rain 18:00 - 13°C. light rain 21:00 - 8°C. few clouds
Thursday 18 April 2024 - 12°C. broken clouds.
Saturday 20 April 2024 - 13°C. broken clouds.
Sunday 21 April 2024 - 14°C. clear sky.
Monday 22 April 2024 - 15°C. overcast clouds.
County Clare, Ireland
Distance: 11 KM
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County Galway, Ireland
Distance: 52 KM
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