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1. Parks |
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Curraghchase Forest ParkCo. LimerickCentred around the ruins of Currahchase House, the 18th Century home of poet Aubrey deVere, this beautiful 600 acre park includes an arboretum, a wildlife lake and a nature trail which takes you to many of it’s most beautiful features. A Caravan and Camping park is also on the grounds. | |
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2. Lakes |
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Lough GurKillmallock Road, Co. LimerickLough Gur was the site of a Neolithic settlement which was inhabited in 3000 BC and the Lough is surrounded by ancient standing stones, burial mounds, megalithic tombs, and perhaps most impressively, a 4000 year old stone circle just outside the park. A mock Stone Age hut holds an interpretative centre with audiovisuals and models to help visitors understand what archaeologists have learnt from the settlement. From the more recent history of the lough survives 13th and 15th Century castles. | |
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3. Tourist Attractions |
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Foynes Flying Boat MuseumCo. LimerickThe Foynes Flying Boat Museum recalls the period of the 1930’s and early 1940’s when Foynes was the fulcrum point for air traffic between Europe and America and flying boats were regular visitors with exhibits, illustrations and audio-visuals. The museum houses the original terminal building, radio and weather room with original transmitters receivers and Morse Code equipment and a 1940’s style cinema to bring to life the first transatlantic passenger service and Foynes during the Emergency. Also available are a 1940’s style tea-room, a souvenir shop and a Tourist Information Point. | |
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4. Sightseeing Tours |
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Guided Walking ToursCo. LimerickDuring this daily 30 minute guided tour of Adare your guide will show you the wealth of history which has created the town, so such as the 14th Century DoveCot or Columberium. Bikes are available for hire afterwards should you want to explore further yourself. | |
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5. Open Farms |
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National Co-operative Dairy CentreCo. LimerickThe National Co-operative Dairy Centre is based in the country’s first co-op creamery. The Creamery has been restored to bring to life the character of a Co-operative dairy in Ireland at the turn of the century and contains working equipment of that time including a steam engine, boiler and milk vats. Show me all the details for National Co-operative Dairy Centre | |
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6. Wildlife Parks |
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Doneraile Court & Wildlife ParkCo. LimerickThis 160-hectare estate is clearly one designed with beauty rather than profit in mind and brings the beauty enjoyed by Ireland’s Ascendancy to the public. Various species of deer and birds inhabit the park, which includes one of the best collections of old oaks in the country. Also featured is Doneraile Court, a fine example of Georgian architecture. | |
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7. Woods and Forests |
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Curraghchase Forest ParkCo. LimerickCentred around the ruins of Currahchase House, the 18th Century home of poet Aubrey deVere, this beautiful 600 acre park includes an arboretum, a wildlife lake and a nature trail which takes you to many of it’s most beautiful features. A Caravan and Camping park is also on the grounds. | |
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8. Walks |
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Guided Walking ToursCo. LimerickDuring this daily 30 minute guided tour of Adare your guide will show you the wealth of history which has created the town, so such as the 14th Century DoveCot or Columberium. Bikes are available for hire afterwards should you want to explore further yourself. | |
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9. Gardens |
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Annesgrove GardensBallyhoura, Co. LimerickThis 12-hectare Robinsonian Garden was set by the Annesley family some three centuries ago and features magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas and a peaceful atmosphere. | |
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10. Scenic Drives |
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Ballyhoura Country HolidaysKilfinane, Co. LimerickVisit Ballyhoura Country and explore its healthy mountains, hills, valleys, scenic drives walking and cycling routes, visitor farms, traditional pubs. Stay in self-catering, B&B, farmhouse, or hostel accommodation. | |
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11. Visitors Centre |
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Lough Gur Visitor CentreLough Gur, Co. LimerickLough Gur was the site of a Neolithic settlement which was inhabited in 3000 BC and the Lough is surrounded by ancient standing stones, burial mounds, megalithic tombs, and perhaps most impressively, a 4000 year old stone circle just outside the park. A mock Stone Age hut holds an interpretative centre with audiovisuals and models to help visitors understand what archaeologists have learnt from the settlement. From the more recent history of the lough survives 13th and 15th Century castles. | |
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