Attractions:

• The Hunt Museum
This museum located in Limerick City exhibits one of Ireland’s greatest private collections of art and antiques. John and Gertrude Hunt donated the collection to the ‘people of Ireland’ – their generosity ranks as one of the most outstanding in the nation’s history.

• King John’s Castle

This situated in the heart of Limerick’s Medieval Heritage Precinct, on the River Shannon at ‘Kings Island’. The castle was built between 1200 and 1210. It was repaired and extended many times over the following centuries. King John’s Castle remains a most impressive Anglo-Norman fortification. It retains many of the pioneering features which made its construction unique for its day. Its massive gatehouse, battlements and corner towers await exploration.

• Bunratty Folk Park
Built in 1425, and restored to its’ former glory in 1954, Bunratty castle is Irelands’ most complete and authentic mediaeval castle. The Folk Park, set on 26 acres, recreates 19th Century Ireland and features include a recreated village street, farmhouses, a watermill, blacksmith’s forge, Mac’s pub & restaurant and a display of 19th Century agricultural machinery. The castle hosts nightly Mediaeval Banquets and Irish Music Nights.

• Craggaunowen
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.

• Knappogue Castle
Built in 1497 it was recently restored in 15th century style retaining its unique mediaeval character and atmosphere. Nightly mediaeval banquets are hosted here from May to October.

• The Burren Centre, Ailwee Cave & The Cliffs of Moher
At the Burren Centre in Kilfenora visitors get a comprehensive introduction to the geology, flora and fauna of the region, and an understanding of the history and effects of man on the unique landscape. Further north at Ballyvaughan expert guides can take you on a tour through beautiful caverns, over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall in Aillwee Cave.
One of Ireland’s top attractions- the Cliffs of Moher stand against the might of the Atlantic Ocean. O’Brien’s Tower is located on the highest cliff and is an exceptional viewing point.

• Clare Heritage Genealogical Centre, Corofin
This centre 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. Staff at the centre have indexed all available Parish Registers for the 47 Clare parishes and hold data on over 500,000 people who were born in County Clare during the 19th Century.