Aspects of Clare

Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare

Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of the most famous dolmens in Ireland. Dolmens were used as burial places. Poulnabrone dolmen dates from around 3800 B.C.

Photograph by Sonia Schorman.Courtesy Clare County Library

Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare
Photograph by Sonia Schorman.Courtesy Clare County Library

Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare

Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of the most famous dolmens in Ireland. Dolmens were used as burial places. Poulnabrone dolmen dates from around 3800 B.C.

Photograph by Sonia Schorman.Courtesy Clare County Library

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How much do you know about Co. Clare?

In this section we will learn a little about the county and its people.

Before we begin you might like to have a think about the questions below. You will find the answers on the following pages.

• What are 'dilisk', 'carrageen' and 'kelp'?
   
• What is the connection between Clare and submarines?
   
• What happened at the Battle of Bodyke?