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Craggaunowen will be transformed into a Viking village with medieval games, battle creations and a celebration of Norse arts, crafts and trades this August Bank Holiday Weekend. ‘The Viking Age at Craggaunowen’ will provide visitors with an insight into how the pagan warriors lived in Ireland during the 9th and 10th centuries. The highlight of the weekend will be the battle recreations on the Castle Green at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm daily when warring warriors demonstrate their fierce fighting and defensive skills. Visitors will be able to don the suits of chain-mail and hold a Viking Helmet, shield and other armoury once used for protection during the intense battles that raged across Ireland over 1,000 years ago. Visitors will have the opportunity to see and experience what life was like during the Viking Age at a recreated village where historically accurate workshop tents will host crafters demonstrating their trading, leather working, and wicket basket and jewellery making skills. Kids of …
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