Craggaunowen, The Living Past
| County: | Co. Clare |
| Tel: | 061-360 788 |
| Fax: | 061-361 020 |
| Email: | reservations@shannonheritage.com |
Craggaunowen-The Living Past Experience is Ireland's original award winning Pre-Historic Park. Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, the Park interprets Ireland's pre-historic and early Christian eras. It features a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts which existed in Ireland during those time periods. Visitors can, for example, see a replica of a Crannóg (Lake Dwelling), Ring Fort, an Iron Age Roadway, and an outdoor cooking site. 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. Visit Craggaunowen Castle built in 1550 standing defiantly on a crag overlooking the lake. See rare animal breeds such as Soay sheep and wild boar - specimens of the pre-historic era.
General Information
| Address: | Kilmurry, near Quin, Co. Clare |
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| Telephone; | 061-360 788 |
| Fax: | 061-361 020 |
| Email: | reservations@shannonheritage.com |
| Website: | http://www.shannonheritage.com |
| Location: | Located off the R469 near Quin, Co. Clare |
| Season: | Mid April to September (may be subject to change) |
| Open Times: | Open Daily: 10.00-17.00. (Last admission 16.00) |
| Tours: | Self Guiding with a guiding service at peak times, Max No 40, Duration: 1 Hour, Language: English |
| Booking Contact: | Central Reservations (061-360 788) |
| Manager: | Aodhagan Behan |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €9 Child: €5.50 Family: €21.50 (2A + 2C) Family: €24.50 (2A + 6C) |
| Restaurant: | Tea Rooms (seats 24) |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Souvenirs, books and crafts |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Dutch |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Education
At Craggaunowen students learn how people in Ireland’s prehistoric and early Christian era lived, fought, farmed and hunted. Their dwelling and hunting methods are explained by the guides in character set in the time period (subject to availability). Worksheets based on the Primary and Junior cert curriculum are available online at www.shannonheritage.com.
Conference & Incentive
Craggaunowen - The Living Past is the ideal venue for incentive activities, teambuilding events and corporate family days. The ‘Essence of Celtic Life’ is a unique incentive idea. Become a Celt for a day in the Celtic Dwellings at Craggaunowen. Join in the Brehon Law Council, experience the daily life of Celtic Ireland, eat meat/fish cooked on the spit, learn about the Gods, Mystical Druids and Legendary Warriors of a Culture steeped in Magic where Art, Music, Dance and Story-telling were an integral part of Celtic Society. Have fun with the Celtic people of Craggaunowen
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