Jan 25
2008
Posted by hendry in Limerick

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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Jan 25
2008
Posted by hendry in Limerick

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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Jan 25
2008
Posted by hendry 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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