Caherconnell Fort is a site of enormous archaeological importance and is over 1,000 years old. It is remarkable well preserved and is one of the finest examples of forts in the area.
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Caherconnell Fort
The fort was inhabited up to the late 16th century and is excavated annually yielding many treasures which deepens our understanding of the fort. On site finds include jewellery, glass from Venice and amber from the Baltic. The finds indicate that this was a high class settlement and other items uncovered such as pieces of board games and musical instruments as well as the earliest pen found in the British isles indicate that the settlement was cultured as well as literate. The fort experience also includes an insightful audio-visual presentation on the Burren and an animation imagining a day in the life of the fort family.
The story of the fort is brought to life by excellent tours led by local enthusiastic guides, tours are available at these times.
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“The sheepdog demo was one of the highlights of our trip. It was amazing to see Lynn, Rose, Lee, and Jess work. They are so incredibly smart. We loved getting to spend time with them after the demo and getting to hold a baby lamb was special. Don’t miss this experience!
If you arrive early, you can grab coffee and a bite to eat in the cafe. The staff is so friendly and the lemon meringue pie was delish!”
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