Carrigogunnell Castle is situated near Clarina. It was built by O'Brien in 1449 on an outcrop of volcanic rock. The ruins are easily accessible and give an insight about the layout of a fortified village in mediaeval times.
Other History nearby: (Limerick City) Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (Clarina) Carrigogunnell Castle (Croom) Croom Mills Waterwheel & Heritage Centre (Castleconnell) De Burgo Castle (Ennis) De Valera Library (Limerick) De Valera Museum