The Shannon
Region of County Clare
Explore the Shannon Region of County Clare and
unlock the door to an Ireland full of treasures
with many wonderful visitor attractions and
entertainment.
Bunratty Castle &
Folk Park
At Ireland's premier visitor attraction, enjoy
two wonderful experiences - the acclaimed 15th
century Bunratty Castle and 19th century Folk Park.
The Castle is the most complete and authentic
medieval fortress in Ireland thanks to its splendid
restoration. At night time it is the impressive
setting for medieval banquets which are held year
round.
Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is
vividly recreated, in a 'living' village and rural
setting. Meet the "Bean an Ti" and street
characters including the Policeman and
Schoolteacher who give the site its sparkle. Enjoy
the tastes, scents, sights and sounds of this
enchanting place.
Craggaunowen - The Living
Past
Near Kilmurry Co. Clare
Craggaunowen - the Living Past Experience is
Ireland's original award winning Pre-historic Park.
Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, it features
a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads,
animals and artefacts which existed in Ireland over
1,000 years ago. Explore the Crannog, the Ring
Fort, and the 'Brendan Boat' - a leather hulled
boat used to re-act the Atlantic voyage of St.
Brendan and the early Christian monks reputed to
have discovered America centuries before
Columbus.
Enjoy the fresh air and lake walks in a most
enjoyable rural setting. Savour the wonderful home
made fare in the charming farmhouse tea-room.
Killaloe & Brian Boru
Heritage Centre
Killaloe, County Clare
The lake town of Killaloe is picturesquely sited
at the southwest tip of Lough Derg. Killaloe
Heritage Centre elaborates on the theme of Celtic
Ireland, Christianity and the development of the
Shannon River as a transport system . The 11th
century High King of Ireland, Brian Boru (940-1014)
who subdued the Vikings and was one of the most
influential and colourful figures in Irish history
was born here. He ruled over Ireland from his
palace at Kincora and although no trace remains of
it today, there are many links to him including his
great legacy to the Irish people - the famed
O'Brien clan.
Cliffs of Moher &
O'Brien's Tower
Near Liscannor, County Clare
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A must on any itinerary to Ireland is
the Cliffs of Moher and O'Brien's Tower.
The Cliffs are 8kms long 214m high, it is
here that you can most easily get a feel
for the wildness of the terrain over which
the Celts wandered. O'Brien's Tower was
built by Cornelius O'Brien, a descendant
of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland,
as an observation point for tourists
visiting the Cliffs. From here one can
easily view the Aran Islands, Galway Bay,
the Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk
mountains to the North in Connemara and
Loop Head to the South.
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