Craggaunowen is a prehistoric park featuring
a recreation of homesteads and artefacts dating back to Ireland's
pre-historic and early Christian eras. It is located on 50 acres
and the main attractions include:
A ring fort which is typical of the home of Celtic Farmers in
the Iron Age. A Crannog which is a constructed lake island dwelling
similar to that of Bronze Age Chieftains. A Togher which is
a roadway dating back to the Iron Age. Rare animals The Brendan
Boat which is the boat built and sailed by Tim Severin from
Ireland to the United States r-enacting the voyage of St Brendan
the navigator. A Dolmen which is one of the earliest Stone Age
tombs. The Souterrain which are underground passages mainly
used as food storage areas. They were also used as a hiding
place during attacks on the Ring fort. .
Craggaunowen