Craggaunowen - The Living Past

stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts that existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago

Craggaunowen – the Living Past Experience is Ireland’s original award winning pre-historic Park. Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, the park interprets Ireland’s pre-historic and early Christian eras. It features a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts that existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago.

Open Daily mid-April to mid-September 10am-5pm (Last admission 4pm)

Adult €9; Child €5.50; Family (2 adults & 2 children) €21.50; Family (2 adults & 6 children) €24

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