10 Historic Sites in County Clare That You Shouldn't Miss

May 31, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Discover the best top things to do in County Clare, Ireland including Cratloe Woods House, Parknabinna Wedge Tomb, Ennis Friary, Knappogue Castle, O'Brien's Monument, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Quin Abbey, Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb, Caherdoonerish Stone Fort, Oughtmama (Ucht Mama).
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1. Cratloe Woods House

Brickhill East, Cratloe Ireland +353 61 327 028
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Cratloe Woods House

2. Parknabinna Wedge Tomb

Near R476 Road Ireland http://www.voicesfromthedawn.com/parknabinnia-court-tomb
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Parknabinna Wedge Tomb

3. Ennis Friary

Ennis Friary Abbey Street, Ennis Ireland +353 65 682 9100 http://monastic.ie/history/ennis-ofm-friary/
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4.5 based on 334 reviews

Ennis Friary

Reviewed By DGandSAG

We throughly enjoyed admiring the beautiful architectural ruins and reading the informative displays at the Ennis Friary. While there, it was easy to feel that the rest of the world melted away, as we took our time looking closely at the exhibits and ruins and reading all of the informative wall panels. Also, the friendly staff from the National Monuments Service who were on duty during our visit clearly had passions for history and for serving the public. Both staff members deserve a special shout-out, as they were incredibly helpful in explaining the history of the complex and the surrounding parts of Ennis. If you want to experience a peaceful place that transports you quietly back to another time, you'll enjoy a visit at the Ennis Friary.

4. Knappogue Castle

Quin Ireland +353 61 360 788 http://www.shannonheritage.com/DaytimeAttractions/KnappogueCastleWalledGarden
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4.5 based on 267 reviews

Knappogue Castle

5. O'Brien's Monument

Road R478 Derreen Across the road from St Brigids Well, Liscannor Ireland http://www.considinesbar.com/st-brigids-well/monument/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

O'Brien's Monument

6. Poulnabrone Dolmen

R480, The Burren, County Clare Ireland http://www.burrengeopark.ie/discover-and-experience/geosites-discovery-points/poulnabrone/
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4.5 based on 772 reviews

Poulnabrone Dolmen

Reviewed By jannaimcc2017

We were on our way to Aillwee when we just happened to drive past and just had to stop. What an amazing spot, the landscape of the Burren is bizarre and fascinating to start, and to then have such a magnificent artifact there in the open...wow! In my honest opinion, this free attraction is better than Stonehenge and more than worth a stop - I can only imagine that it would be delightfully colourful with the wildflowers in spring and summer

7. Quin Abbey

Quin House 8 Miles Southeast of Ennis, Quin, Ennis Ireland http://www.clare.ie/do/quin-abbey
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Quin Abbey

Reviewed By breerodriguez - Galway, Ireland

My family and I had a private driver for the day. We planned on making a few stops at historic sites we were interested in seeing on our way to Galway. He encouraged that we also stop at Quin Abbey during our trip. This place was amazing!! There were no tourists crowding the area which allowed for perfect picture taking opportunities. I really enjoyed being able to explore the castle at my own pace. The site itself was beautiful and very well kept. This was definitely one of the best parts of my trip here in Ireland!!

8. Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb

R480 Road, Caherconnell Ireland http://www.stonepages.com/ireland/gleninsheen.html
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb

9. Caherdoonerish Stone Fort

Black Head, Murroogh Ireland
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Caherdoonerish Stone Fort

10. Oughtmama (Ucht Mama)

Burren National Park Ireland
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Oughtmama (Ucht Mama)

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