The authentically restored 15th-century Dysert O’Dea Castle, the stronghold of the O’Dea clan, houses the Clare Archaeology Centre which was opened on July 1986 and has been the recipient of numerous national awards. The centre includes an extensive museum, bookshop, tea room, toilets, car park, audiovisual presentation (English & German) exhibition rooms (varied) and a wall walk at top of the castle. Tours can be arranged for school groups.