museum · historic house gardens · landmark
Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre
A great rainy-day museum in Corofin
Today: light drizzle · 13°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Entry
Moderate
Who for
Ages 4–14
Dysert O'Dea Castle in County Clare is a former stronghold of the O'Dea clan. A 15th century tower house badly damaged by Cromwell's forces in 1651. It was restored and reopened in 1986 and now houses an extensive museum, audio visual presentation and various fascinating exhibitions.
What parents should know
Dysert O'Dea Castle in County Clare is a former stronghold of the O'Dea clan.
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