The castle is home to the Clare Archaeology Centre, with exhibits of area archaeological artefacts from 1000 BC to 1700 AD, local history over the last three centuries, and a wall walk of parts of the castle.
The Dysert O’Dea Archeology Trail includes sites around the castle, including the remains of the Dysert O'Dea Monastery.
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