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1. Parks |
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Curraghchase Forest ParkAdare, Co. 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, Limerick, 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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King Johns CastleKings Island, Limerick City, Co. LimerickKing John's Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 and was repaired and extended many times in the following centuries. The visitor centre at the castle contains an imaginative historical exhibition which tells the story of the castle. Archaeological excavations have revealed Pre-Norman settlements and evidence from the traumatic siege of 1642. | |
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4. Sightseeing Tours |
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Guided Walking ToursAdare, Co. 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 CentreDromcollogher, Co. 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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7. Woods and Forests |
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Curraghchase Forest ParkAdare, Co. 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 ToursAdare, Co. 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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Boyce GardensMount Trenchard, Foynes, Co. LimerickThis award-winning one-acre garden includes a pool with a fountain, a rose bed and herbaceous bed, loggia, a kitchen herb garden, rockeries,vegatable garden and many more gardening treats. Boyce Gardens are well known having featured in various Gardening Magazines and also on the RTE Radio Show Plant Passions. | |
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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, Limerick, 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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