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Co. Clare
Art & Heritage
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is one of Ireland’s most famous attractions. Built in 1425, Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic mediaeval castle in Ireland. Bunratty Folk Park, set on 26 acres, recreates 19th Century Ireland and includes a recreated village street, 8 farmhouses, a watermill, blacksmith’s forge, Mac’s pub and restaurant, a creamery, church and more.
The Craggaunowen project is where Celtic life is brought to life! This prize-winning visitor centre is dedicated to interpreting Ireland’s Pre-historic and early Christian eras. Exhibits range from Bronze-Age homesteads to Celtic Chieftain’s residences. The “Brendan” boat is located here. This is the leather-hulled boat which was sailed across the Atlantic to prove that Irish monks made the journey long before Columbus.
Visit the Islands: There are hundreds of islands dotted along the Atlantic and on the River Shannon. Ferry/boat operators will take you to three of these islands. The Aran Islands, one of the last outposts of Gaelic civilization, are stunningly beautiful with cliffs, rugged landscapes and ancient forts. A ferry to Aran operates from Doolin in Co. Clare, the shortest crossing point, and takes less than 30 minutes. Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) on Shannon’s Lough Derg, is 2 kms. from Mountshannon in Co. Clare. Its history as a monastic settlement, dates back to the 7th century. Scattery Island, where St. Senan founded a monastic settlement in the 6th century, is off the Clare coast. A 20 minute boat ride out of Kilrush will take you to this fascinating island.



