Craggaunowen Castle

16th century medieval castle and pre-historic park

Craggaunowen, Kilmurry, Co. Clare, V95 AD7E, Ireland
+353 61 360 788


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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.

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Wednesday 06 December 2023 - 9°C. moderate rain.

Thursday 07 December 2023 - 12°C. light rain.

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