Follow the village that gave County Clare its name — from an O'Brien castle and garrison barracks, down to the stone quay of a once-busy Shannon Estuary port, past the old Market House and Famine-era Store, to the parish church and a medieval graveyard that still holds Clarecastle's cholera dead. Looking for things to do in Clarecastle? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalMaritimeIndustrial & TransportFamine HeritageRevolutionary & Military
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Stops on This Trail
Clare Castle and Barracks
Port of Clare (Clarecastle Quay)
Market House ("The Store")
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Old Clare Hill Cemetery and Church of Ireland
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →