Craggaunowen - The Living Past Experience

Clare

Craggaunowen - the Living Past is Irelands original, award winning, prehistoric park. Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, the park interprets Irelands pre-historic and early Christian eras.

Visitors can for example see a replica of a Crannog (Lake Dwelling), Ring Fort, "an Iron Age Roadway" and an outdoor cooking site. Craggaunowen castle which was built around 1550 is also situated on the grounds.

A major feature is the "Brendan Boat" built by Tim Severin who sailed from Ireland to Newfoundland, re-enacting the voyage of St. Brendan, reputed to have discovered America centuries before Columbus. See animals such as Soay sheep, Jacob sheep and wild boar.

Situated off the N18 Limerick / Galway road. From Limerick take the R462 from Cratloe and after Kilmurry take the R469. From Ennis take the R469.

2010 times not confirmed at time of going to print (times below based on 2009). Please call Central Reservsations for up to date times.
Easter Sat, Sun & Mon and from mid-may to September. 10.00-17.00. Last admission 16.00.
Opening times may be subject to change.
Off Season group bookings on request.

Adults €9.00, Children €5.50, Student/OAPs €6.85.

Family tickets and group rates available.

Toilets, Parking, Shop, Guided Tours, Tea Room, Limited Wheelchair Access.

Central Reservations,
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park,
Bunratty,
Co. Clare

Tel: +353 61 360788
Fax: +353 61 361020