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Easter 2026

Spring into Easter at Clare’s Top Attractions

A major programme of Easter events is set to take place across some of the best-known Clare County Council-owned visitor attractions, with more than 15,000 visitors expected over the holiday weekend.

May 2025 Craggaunowen Under Siege This Bank Holiday Weekend Craggaunowen will echo to the sound of clashing steel this May Bank Holiday Weekend (Saturday, 3 May, and Sunday, 4 May) as fearsome Norse warriors take over the historic County Clare site, transforming it into a bustling Viking village. View More

September 2024 Craggaunowen marks close of tourist season with 50th anniversary celebration The 50th anniversary of Craggaunowen was marked on Friday when past and present members of staff gathered at the County Clare visitor attraction. View More

August 2024 Craggaunowen Welcomes Riddett Family Craggaunowen Castle & Crannóg were delighted to welcome the Riddett Family as part of the Great Aviva Road Trip

August 2024 The Great Aviva Roadtrip 2024 Craggaunowen to welcome Riddett Family

May 2023 Viking Invasion At Craggaunowen Craggaunowen will be transformed into a Viking village this May 27th and 28th as the sights and sounds of the ‘Norsemen’ descend on the popular County Clare visitor attraction.

June 2023 Viking Festival at Craggaunowen - July 30th & 31st Craggaunowen is delighted to welcome back the Fingal Living History group to this idyllic corner of County Clare as they showcase the customs, crafts and culture of our Viking Ancestors on Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st