Quin, Clare, Ireland
One might describe it as love at first sight. When Lavoné Dickensheets Andrews, a Texas architect, and her husband stumbled upon the remains of a 15th century Irish castle, both were struck by a passionate impulse to restore the glory and grandeur of Knappogue Castle.
5.5 miles
Historic House
Corofin, Clare, Ireland
The Museum tells the story of the 19th Century Ireland, a fascinating window on the past. Simply but effectively presented.
7.5 miles
Museum
Aughrim, Galway, Ireland
This award-winning centre commemorates a forgotten day of Irish history - the Battle of Aughrim, "Ireland's Gettysburg" which was fought on 12th July 1691, in the closing stages of a war that divides Ireland to this day. The War of the Two Kings was fought between...
11.4 miles
Museum
Sixmilebridge, Clare, Ireland
During the Bronze Age, people protected themselves against marauding warriors by building their homes on lakes. "Crannog" or lake dwellings constructed from wattles, reeds and mud can be seen at Craggaunowen Castle. The Castle itself was restored by art historian...
11.5 miles
Open Space
Kilfenora, Clare, Ireland
The Burren, from the Gaelic word Boireann is an area of limestone rock covering imposing majestic mountains, and tranquil valleys with gently meandering streams. With its innate sense of spiritual peace, extraordinary array of flora and wildlife, and megalithic tombs...
13.8 miles
Historic House
Carnegie Building
Pery Square, Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Limerick City Gallery of Art is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Ireland and home to an important collection of Irish 18th to 21st century art in all media, amounting to 831 works. One quarter of the collection is on permanent display in the gallery...
19.6 miles
Art Gallery
Gort, Galway, Ireland
The Kiltartan Gregory Museum and Millennium Park is located two miles outside Gort on the main Galway Road at the historic spot “Kiltartan Cross” where the blind poet Rafferty met and fell in love with the “Beauty of Ballylee” Márre ní hEidhie and often...
20.3 miles
Museum
Gort, Galway, Ireland
Thoor Ballylee was Yeats's monument and symbol; in both aspects it had multiple significance. It satisified his desire for a rooted place in a known countryside, not far from Coole and his life-long friend Lady Gregory.To live in a Tower complemented, perhaps, his...
20.3 miles
Museum
Kinvara, Galway, Ireland
Dunguaire Castle is probably the most famous land mark that is associated with Kinvara. The castle was built in 1520 by the O'Hynes clan on the picturesque shores of Galway Bay. This restored 16th century tower house sits on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Galway...
20.3 miles
Historic House
Adare, Limerick, Ireland
Adare is regarded as a fine example of the medieval fortified castle in Ireland and is one of a number of outstanding castles situated in County Limerick. It is sited on the north bank of the River Maigue in a strategic position on a substantial earlier ringwork...
21.2 miles
Historic House
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