Power: The Riches of Clare

This section deals with the symbols of power to be found in the county. In Clare these range from the dramatic Mooghaun hillfort to the numerous castles and towerhouses in the county. Land is one of the most potent sources of power and here the major influences of control over the land are examined. The influence of the O'Briens, and the emergence of Eamon de Valera as a political figure is also dealt with here.