Above : Ballybunion Golf Club Court
Ballybunion
Brief Description
Atlantic coast resort. Nearby caves at Doon.
Local Area attractions
One of Ireland finest Links Golf Courses. Sanctuary to a host of birdlife. Miles of sandy beach for bathing and surfing.
Cliff Walks. Heritage Museum
International Bachelors Festival in June.
Above : Picture Of Enniscorthy Castle
Enniscorthy
Brief Description
Charming hilly historic town. Excellently preserved castle houses. The Castle dates from 1201. Fine six arch bridge over the Slaney River. Nearby is the site of the Battle of Vinegar Hill 1798. The granite St Aidan’s cathedral is dated 1843/46.
Local Area attractions
Museum, Golf & Grey Hound racing.
National 1798 Rebellion Centre.
Above: Seaside buildings in Limerick town
Brief Description
Third largest city in Republic on the tip of the Shannon river estuary. Settled by Vikings in 831 who where later evicted by Brian Buro. St Mary’s Cathedral begun in 1168/80. King Johns Castle from 1210 with great drum towers. Neo-gothic St John’s Cathedral from 1854.
The “Limerick” form of doggerel poem was devised in a pub in Limerick Street. Also location for the Book and film “Angela Ashes”
Local Area attractions
Good Salmon and Trout fishing. Racecourse. Two 18 hole golf courses.
