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Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre

A great rainy-day museum in Corofin

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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.

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Rainy day pick

A great choice when the weather is against you

EntryModerate

Ages4–14

SettingIndoor & Outdoor

AreaClare

What parents should know

Dysert O'Dea Castle in County Clare is a former stronghold of the O'Dea clan.

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Information source

Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.

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