The castle is a Medieval building and has a stone spiral stairs to the top. There are 101 steps in all to the top. Access to the tower is through …
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Inis Cealtra (Irish for Holy Island), in Lough Derg in County Clare, is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round …
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Mountshannon Beach is a small lakeside bathing area located at Lough Derg in Mountshannon, County Clare.Mountshannon Beach is located at Lough Derg, which is one of the major freshwater lakes …
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Ballycuggeran Beach is a small lakeside bathing area located at Lough Derg in County Clare. It is an area of ecological interest and has received the Blue Flag for 2013.Lough …
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A Romanesque cathedral was built in the 1180s by Donal O
A Romanesque cathedral was built in the 1180s by Donal O’Brien but was destroyed soon afterwards by Connacht forces. A new cathedral, built in the Gothic style, was completed …
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No trip to Lough Derg is complete without a visit to Irish Seed Savers, located in the beautiful tranquil landscape of East Clare. Established in 1991 to protect Ireland’s food …
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An exciting route of beautiful gardens within easy reach of Lough Derg, the garden trail includes both public and privately owned spaces. They also vary in size and style, ranging …
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The Nenagh Heritage Centre and Museum, set in a 19th Century gaol in Nenagh County Tipperary, recreates and unlocks history.Nenagh Heritage Centre is located just a short walk from Nenagh …
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St Cronan’s 10th Century Church is the oldest church in continuous use in Ireland. A Monastery was founded on this site in the 6th century by St Cronan. Tuamgraney is …
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Portumna Castle, built close to 4 centuries ago by the de Burgo (Burke) family, stands close to Lough Derg, the River Shannon and Portumna Forest Park in Portumna, County Galway.This …
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The Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, Co. Galway by the Lough Derg Lakelands is a cultural and heritage visitor attraction.
The Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna tells a real story …
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Castlelough is west of Nenagh and 5km from Portroe village. There is a car park, picnic tables, water skiing, fishing and cruises on the River Shannon. Castleough also has lakeshore …
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Set in dramatic scenery beneath the Arra hills, this is a mature rectory garden with views over Lough Derg.Set in dramatic scenery beneath the Arra hills, this is a mature …
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In 1269, Walter de Burgo, Earl of Ulster, founded a Dominican monastery in Lorrha, which is about 30 minutes northwest of Roscrea, County Tipperary. There are ruins of three churches, …
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St. Ruadhan’s Abbey, Lorrha, Co. Tipperary – Lough Derg
Located about 30km from Nenagh in County Tipperary, the village of Lorrha is home to several important ecclesiastical ruins, including that of …
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