Secondary School Tours

Living Past Tour

Ireland’s original award winning pre-historic park. Come and trace the roots of the people, homesteads, animals and artifacts of our Celtic ancestors of over 1,000 years ago which have touched and shaped how we live today.

Price: €9.65 per student
Duration: Allow 2 Hours for visit

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Living Past Experience

Where History Comes To Life

Step into the past at Craggaunowen where students will get a truly immersive experience into how our ancient ancestors lived.

Price: €9.65 per child
Duration: Allow up to 2 hrs in total

  • Meet fascinating characters of the Bronze Age, such as the blacksmith and weaver
  • Step inside Craggaunowen Castle and climb its spiral stairs for breathtaking views 
  • Discover a Crannóg - a traditional lake dwelling, and uncover how early settlers once lived
  • Wander through an authentic recreation of an Irish Ringfort
  • Visit the Brendan Boat exhibition, showcasing the vessel that followed Saint Brendan's legendary voyage across the Atlantic
  • Venture into a Souterrain - an ancient underground passage used in times past
  • Encounter native Irish animal breeds including the Wild Irish Boar
  • Stroll along the magical Folklore Trail through woodland paths and immerse yourself in Ireland's myths and legends
  • Watch traditional skills and crafts come to life, from blacksmithing to weaving and spinning

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