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Clare Heritage Genealogical Centre, Corofin
Portrays the traumatic period of Irish Culture, which includes famine and emigration.
It offers a professional genealogical service to persons wishing to trace their ancestry.
Open year round.
Cratloe Woods House, Cratloe
Dating from the 17th century this is the only example of an Irish longhouse
which is still lived in as a family home. The house is steeped in history
and features works of art, curios and, in the yard, horse drawn farm machinery
and a pets corner.
Open daily (except Sun) June to mid-Sept.
Craggaunowen
The Living Past, near Ouin
Ireland's original prize-winning centre dedicated to interpreting the
Pre-historic and early Christian eras. Exhibits range from Bronze Age
homesteads to Celtic Chieftain's residences. The "Brendan" boat is located
here. 'The Brendan', a recreation of the type of leather currachs used by St.
Brendan the Navigator in 6th century Coffee shop.
Open daily, Mar. to Oct. and during the weekends of Nov. to Feb.
Clare Archaeology Centre, Dysert O'Dea Castle, Corofin
Home of the O'Dea Clan until 1691, this castle is situated in one of the richest
archaeological areas in Europe. Open daily, May to Sept.
Ennis Friary
The Franciscan Friary was founded by The O'Brien kings of Thomond in the 13th
century.
The chancel has very fine tomb carvings dating from the 15th century.
Kilkee Waterworld
Fun for all the family. Features include pool, lazy river, crystal tower,
flume, gushers etc.. The Waterworld also has a restaurant, individual and
family changing facilities and children's play facilities.
Open Apr. to Oct.
Kilrush Heritage Centre
"Kilrush in Landlord Times" depicts the story of Kilrush from its
establishment as an Estate Town by the Vandeleur Landlords at the end of the
18th Century. Starting point of a heritage walk through the streets of Kilrush.
Open daily, Jun. to Sept.
The Hunt Museum
Limerick
Situated at the National Institute of Higher Education complex at Plassy.
This is a collection of over 2,000 original works of art and antiquity,
personally collected by John and Gertrude Hunt.
 
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