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Town of Glin in County Limerick

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Glin Castle in Glin

Above: Picture of the Glin Castle, county Limerick

Brief Description

Village on banks of river Shannon. Glin Castle seat of the Fitzgerald Family – has a unique double flying staircase

Local Area attractions

Ruin of older castle destroyed in 1600

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Town of Adare in County Limerick

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Adare

Above: Picture taken inside Adare town

Brief Description

Old world village part of Dunraven estate. Earl of Dunraven’s ancestry is said to date back to 3rd century. Located on banks of Maigue salmon and trout river.

Local Area Attractions

Fishing. Ruins of abbeys, a castle and a friary. Neo-gothic Adare Manor.

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Lough Gur - Lake in County Limerick

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Loguh Gur in Limerick

Above: Aerial shot of Lough Gur lake

Brief Description

Small Crescent shaped lake with prehistoric site.

Local Area attractions

Two fine stone circles, early bonze age tomb, two stone forts from Viking period plus early Christian earthen ring fort.

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