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The Crannóg
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Reconstruction of a Crannóg, a partially or entirely artificial island, usually built in lakes, rivers and estuarine waters of Scotland and Ireland. Crannógs were used as dwellings over five millennia,
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The Crannóg is located in County Clare, roughly 25 km (20 min drive) from Limerick and 230 km (3h 25m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Craggaunowen Castle (0.1 km away).
Limerick25 km
~20 min driveGalway69 km
~1h driveDublin230 km
~3h 25m driveVideos
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