An Casaoireach / Famine Memorial Park, Tuamgraney, Co Clare This Famine Memorial Park or “Casaoireach” at Callahy, Tuamgraney is a permanent memorial to the people who died and were “buried” here during the Famine years of the 1840’s. The Scariff Workhouse Union, an...
O’Grady Castle, Tuamgraney, Co Clare. This Tower-House Castle, sometimes referred to as Tuamgraney Castle, was built in the 15thC by the O’Grady Clan to provide protection for the adjacent St. Cronan’s Church. The O’Grady’s were powerful ...
Holy Island / Inis Cealtra “Island of the Seven Churches”-“Island of the Burials” or “of Monastic Cells” Step back in time with a visit to Holy Island or Inis Cealtra – once in the territory of the Ó Grádaigh(O’Grady’s) – one of the most famous monastic...
Bunratty Castle / Caisleán Bhun Raithe / “Castle at the Mouth of the Ratty” is a large 15thC Tower House located in the picturesque village of Bunratty and is the most complete and authentically restored and furnished medieval castle in Ireland. Bunratty...
About Clare Abbey Clare Abbey is a ruined Augustinian Monastery located near Ennis, along the banks of the River Fergus, and was the first, largest and most important Augustinian House in Co Clare. It was founded some time prior to 1189, possibly by Donal ‘the Great’...
Tuamgraney and Scariff are regarded as the historic and economic heart of East Clare, strategically located between the River Shannon and Slieve Aughty Mountains. They have a rich and interesting built heritage just waiting to be explored. Today the area continues to...
About Quin Abbey The abbey is about 9 miles from Ennis. A visitor centre is located near the building and the structure and grounds can be visited free of charge. A caretaker is permanently based at the monument. Floodlighting has recently been installed. The...
Craggaunowen / Creagán Eoghain / Owen’s Little Rocky Hill. The Living Past Experience – Set in 50 acres of idyllic woodland, near Quin in Co Clare – is an award winning archaeological open air museum centred around a 16thC Castle & picturesque lake and...
IT’S GALWAY RACES TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.!!! Plan a Day Trip with East Clare Cabs – Contact Derek at 087 2704380 or email eastclarecabs@gmail.com for all details. The world renowned 7 day Galway Races Summer Festival returns for its 150th year, from Monday...
Emeralds are often accompanied by pearls and one such pearl is Ireland’s East Clare region. With the 224 miles long River Shannon to its right and the majestic western Atlantic coast to its left, East Clare is a haven of unspoilt peace and tranquility for those...
