Explore the ancestral past at Craggaunowen - the Living Past Experience, recognized as Ireland’s first award-winning prehistoric park. Discover the origins of the people, homes, animals, and relics from our Celtic predecessors of over a millennium ago that have influenced and molded our modern existence.
Explore the ancestral past at Craggaunowen - the Living Past Experience, recognized as Ireland’s first award-winning prehistoric park. Discover the origins of the people, homes, animals, and relics from our Celtic predecessors of over a millennium ago that have influenced and molded our modern existence.
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Craggaunowen - Ever wondered about life during the Bronze Age? How did people adapt to their environment? At Craggaunowen, visitors can witness the resilience and strength of these early Bronze Age settlers.
Discover the Crannog – an artificial island home protected by a concealed path in the water. Be amazed at how the Celts managed to feed large…
- Craggaunowen - Ever wondered about life during the Bronze Age? How did people adapt to their environment? At Craggaunowen, visitors can witness the resilience and strength of these early Bronze Age settlers.
Discover the Crannog – an artificial island home protected by a concealed path in the water. Be amazed at how the Celts managed to feed large groups of hunters during expeditions deep in the forest. These skilled hunters used advanced cooking methods involving a large pit, a length of rope, and fresh meat!
Step back in time to the life of a hunter-gatherer at the Ring Fort. Observe how the Celts conducted their daily activities, cooking over open fires or in pits, grinding corn for bread or porridge on hand-powered querns, and crafting pottery, wooden bowls, goblets, and platters.
Curious about who truly discovered America? Visit the Brendan Boat – a leather-hulled vessel built by Tim Severin, who sailed across the mid-Atlantic, recreating the journey of St. Brendan and the early Christian monks believed to have discovered America long before Columbus!
Explore Craggaunowen Castle, a restored 16th-century Medieval Castle built in 1550, standing proudly on a crag overlooking the lake, offering magnificent views of the countryside. Observe rare and fascinating animal breeds such as wild boar and Soay sheep – remnants of the prehistoric era.
Visit one of Ireland’s oldest roadways or ‘togher’ dating back to 148 BC. Exploring the Souterrain is exciting – originally designed to store food, these were often used as escape routes during enemy attacks! A perfect spot for hide and seek!
Enjoy the fresh air and scenic lake walks in a delightful rural setting. Relish the wonderful homemade treats in the charming farmhouse tea-room.

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- Inclusivity of all taxes, fees, and handling charges for simplicity.
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.