Ardagh Heritage Centre,
Ardagh,
Co. Limerick
Tel: 069-76530

Askeaton Castle and Franciscan Friary
Askeaton,
Co.Limerick.

The Castle was built in 1199. Askeaton Friary was founded probably by Gerald ''The Poet" 4th Earl of Desmond around 1400.

Curragh Chase Forest Park,
Kilcornan.
Co. Limerick.
Tel: 061-337322
A forest park, incorporates walks, nature trails, lakes,
gardens and the ruins of Curraghchase House, the home of poet Audrey de Vere.

Desmond Castle,
The Square,
 Newcastle West,
Co. Limerick.
Tel: 069-77108

Home of the Geraldine Earls of Desmond. The notable
building is the Desmond Hall which is a two storey building with a small turret.
Between the Hall and the River Arra is a banqueting hall known as the Great
Hall. Open daily from mid June to Sept.

Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Foynes,
Co. Limerick.
Tel: 069-65416

This museum recalls the 1930's and 1940 when Foynes
port was the focus point for air traffic between the U.S.A. and Europe. The flying boats called there frequently. Open daily from April to October.

Glin Castle and Gardens
Glin,
Co. Limerick.

This was built in 1780's and noted for its interior and delicate plasterwork, It is set in beautiful gardens. Overnight stays
are facilitated.

Glin Heritage Centre.
Glin,
Co. Limerick.
Tel: 068-34001
The heritage centre tells the story of Glin's past.
Through out the year it hosts a craft fair, flower show, and art exhibitions, concerts, plays, garden parties and visiting exhibitions. Open daily except Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6p,m..

Knockfierna Heritage Centre.
Ballingarry;
Co. Limerick
 www.knockfierna.pro.ie
 email: knockfierna@eircom.net

Here are ruins of houses since pre-Famine days, some of which are restored. Paths and walkways have been developed around the Mass Rock and Black Hill. Open all the year round.

Ashboro
Ballingarry.
Co. Limerick.
his farm has unusual breeds of animals and birds.

Shanagolden Manisternagalliagduff Convent,
Shanagolden,
Co. Limerick
This abbey is situated about 2 miles east of Shanagolden is one of the few nunneries known to us and dates back to the 13th century. A room of the church is called ''The Black Hag's Cell'' where tradition says that the last abbess practised witchcraft.

Newcastle West Golf Club
Ardagh
Co Limerick
Tel: 069-76500

Killeline Golf and Leisure Club Ltd
Newcastle West
Co. Limerick.
Tel :069 61600.

Castle Demense
Newcastle West

Abbey Pitch and Putt,
Abbeycourt
Rathkeale.
Tel 069 64255.

Deel Angling Club
NewcastleWest
Tel: 069 61461

Woodview Riding Centre,
Dually
Newcastle West
Tel:. 069 61554

 Askeaton Outdoor Pool.
Askeaton
Co.Limerick

Dean O'Brien Swimming Pool,
Newcastle West
Tel: 069 62099.

The geography of West Limerick offers many opportunities
to those who wish to explore the region on foot. The Great Southern Trail,
part of a disused railway line, offers an interesting scenic walk between
Newcastle West and Ardagh.
Tel: 069 62597.