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Augustinian Abbey Lorrha

Augustinian Abbey Lorrha

The village of Lorrha in County Tipperary is home to the ruins of an Augustinian abbey established in the 12th century by the Order of Canons Regular. Over the course …
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Lackeen Castle Lorrha

Lackeen Castle Lorrha

This Castle was built in the 12th Century and rebuilt in the 16th Century by John O’Kennedy. In the process of rebuilding the Stowe Missal, a 9th Century Mass Book, …
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Redwood Castle

Redwood Castle

The Castle, which was probably erected as a Norman stronghold about 1210. Between 1350 and 1640 it was occupied by the MacEgans, a famous Brehon family who kept a renowned …
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Killaloe Cathedral and Churches

Killaloe Cathedral and Churches

Among the cathedral and churches in the village of Killaloe, County Clare, visitors will find an early monastery founded by St Fachnan, the cathedral established by Donal O Brien about …
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Beal Boru ‘Brian Boru’s Fort’

Beal Boru ‘Brian Boru’s Fort’

Brian Boru’s fort is a large ring fort between the River Shannon and the Killaloe to Tuamgraney road. It has long been identified as the ancient seat of Brian Boru, …
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Doon Forest

Doon Forest

Doon is located about 3.5 km north west of Broadford in County Clare. This extensive woodland was one of the noted tourist attractions of 19th century Clare.Doon (An Dun in …
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