Craggaunowen

04/06/2026

Looking for the ultimate June family day out? Look no further! 💚

Grab the family and discover ancient Ireland brought to life right before your eyes.

Here is your June checklist:

🛖 Step Into Prehistoric Ireland: Explore Bronze Age crannogs, Iron Age farmhouses, an authentic ringfort, and a mysterious souterrain.

🔨 Meet Ancient Artisans: Interact with costumed interpreters and watch live prehistoric craft and farming demonstrations.

🏰 Explore Craggaunowen Castle: Climb the steps of this beautifully restored 16th-century fortified house.

⛵ See the Legendary Brendan Boat: Get up close to the famous leather-hulled vessel that recreated St. Brendan's transatlantic voyage.

☀️ Mid-Summer Fun Event: Join us for this special seasonal event celebrating the magic of midsummer.

🧚 Enchanted Folklore Trail: Embark on a woodland adventure quest filled with captivating Irish myths and storytelling.

Tag who you are bringing with you this weekend! 🪵💚🎟️

03/06/2026

🌞 Celebrate the magic of midsummer with an unforgettable family adventure at Craggaunowen 🏰

Join us on Sunday, 21 June, from 11 am to 5 pm for a vibrant summer festival where history, music, and family fun come together in our historic, serene, and beautiful surroundings.

What to expect:

🎯 Archery & Bubble Shows – Exciting entertainment for the kids.
🎵 Live Irish Music – Traditional tunes to set the summer mood.
🍔 Fired-Up Barbecue – Delicious food served all day.
🛠️ Ancient Crafts and Storytelling – Experience Irish history and myths come alive

Learn More: https://www.craggaunowen.ie/events/mid-summer-fun/

Book Online: www.craggaunowen.ie | Standard Admission Rates Apply

30/05/2026

Exciting news—our retail shop at Craggaunowen has officially reopened! 🎉

Plan your next day out and stop in to check out our handpicked Irish gifts.

Open every day from 10am to 5pm!

26/05/2026

🏰 Double the History, One Ticket! 🌿

Did you know you can explore BOTH the ancient crannógs at Craggaunowen and the 19th-century village street at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park with a single combo ticket?

How it works:
🎟️ Secure your ticket online via our website.
🗓️ Pick your preferred date and time to visit Craggaunowen.
🏰 Use that same booking confirmation to explore Bunratty on any other day that suits you before 31 August 2026!

Two iconic Clare heritage sites. One booking. Zero excuses. 😄

👇 Tag someone who needs to plan a summer road trip with you!
🔗 Book Your Combo Ticket Now: https://www.craggaunowen.ie/book-tickets/combo-ticket-craggaunowen-and-bunratty-castle-and/

19/05/2026

🌿 Did You Know?

At Craggaunowen, you'll find a real Iron Age wooden track called a Togher. Originally laid in 148AD, it's one of Ireland's most fascinating ancient structures!

Before modern roads, travel through boggy, wooded countryside was a serious challenge. To connect important sites, ingenious wooden trackways were built across bogs and marshes, constructed by laying runners of birch or alder on the surface, then covering them with large oak planks to create a road.

These remarkable tracks were essential for transportation, allowing people to move goods, livestock, and themselves across otherwise impassable wetland areas. A simple but brilliant solution to a very real problem!

Come and walk in the footsteps of our Iron Age ancestors and discover the history of this ancient wooden trackway at Craggaunowen. 🪵🌾

📅 Open from 10am to 5pm
🎟️ Book Online: www.craggaunowen.ie

18/05/2026

💫⛵ Clare County Council has marked 50 years since the Brendan Voyage began with the unveiling of a new plaque at Craggaunowen.

The anniversary also coincides with the completion of improvement works across the Craggaunowen site. These enhancements include the restoration of walking trails and the addition of a traditional forge, where visitors can now observe live blacksmithing.

As part of the 50th anniversary commemorations, a plaque was unveiled at the Brendan Boat House in celebration of the pioneering spirit of explorer Tim Severin and his crew by Clare TD Joe Cooney and one of the original crew members, Arthur Magan.

🔗 Read more: https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/newsroom/news/2026/fiftieth-anniversary-the-brendan-voyage-commemorated-craggaunowen

18/05/2026

Yesterday, we marked an incredible milestone!🌊50 years since Tim Severin and his crew set sail from Brandon Creek, Co. Kerry, re-enacting the legendary voyage of St. Brendan the Navigator to the New World. To honour the anniversary, a plaque was unveiled at Craggaunowen, home of the iconic Brendan Boat ⚓ And what a way to top off the evening, seeing it all covered on Nuacht TG4! 🎉

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