Craggaunowen - The Living Past Experience - Quin, Co. Clare

Clare

Imaginative re-creations of pre-historic lake and land dwellings have weathered so well they now appear to be indigenous.

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.

Signposted off the N18 Limerick-Galway road, off the R462 from Cratloe and the R469 from Ennis.

From 23 April (Easter Weekend) to mid-Sept daily 10.00-17.00.
Last admission 16.00.

Opening times may be subject to change in 2011.

Please refer to our website or call central reservations for up to date opening times.

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