August 2024 Caherconnell Fort, The Burren, Co. Clare Join us for the estemed Caherconnell Furnace Festival on the last weekend in August for a lovely bit of smelting! Surrounded by history and incredible geology, Caherconnell Fort Fort forms the backdrop for this Festival. This year's Caherconnell Furnace Festival is also supported by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.