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We are always happy to give advise on local entertainment, activities and tours in the region. There is always plenty to do, whether it be music, dining, dancing or visiting places of interest while in Limerick. Here is just a selection of some of the tourist attractions in the area:

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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park:
Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic castle in Ireland. Within its
grounds is Bunratty Folk Park where the
19th Century village life is recreated.
Medieval banquets are held in the Castle
nightly, where a traditional Irish evening is
held. Bunratty Castle is only 10 minutes
drive from our house and we would be
happy to book a banquet there for you.		 bunratty
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King Johns Castle and St. Mary’s Cathedral:
Located on King Island, Limerick city The castle was built between 1200 and 1210 AD and was extended many times in the following centuries. The courtyard in the castle displays some of the trades and traditions of the 16th Century. St Mary’s Cathedral was built in 1168 AD and contains many fine antiques including a pre-Reformation limestone alter.
The Cliffs of Moher:The Cliffs of Moher 8KM long and 214 metres high and it is on these Cliffs that O’Brien’s tower stands out on the headland. Cornelius O’Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, built the tower in 1835. O’Brien’s tower is the best location from which to view the Cliffs, from this vantage point one can see th Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk mountains to the north and Loop Head to the South  cliffso.jpg (6980 bytes)
hunt.gif (21863 bytes) The Hunt Museum:
The Hunt Museum exhibits the greatest and largest private collection of arts and antiques. The collection reflects our Celtic past as well as masterworks by da Vinci, Yeats, Picasso and Renoir. Donated to the people of Ireland by John and Gertrude Hunt, the collection is housed at one of Ireland’s finest Georgian buildings on the banks of the Shannon River.

Craggaunowen:

Craggaunowen, The Living Past, is a reconstruction of the lives and living conditions of the early inhabitants of Ireland, complete with lake dwelling and ring fort. Located just ½ hour drive from our house, Craggaunowen captures the daily lives of ancient Irish people.

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