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In many respects County Limerick is relatively undiscovered,
however, that does not mean that you should not visit it. It is
a county that is beautiful, it is gentle and undulating and its
plains, known as the Golden Vale, are situated in the east of
the county. There are hills in the
rest of the county but in the southeast you will find the Galty
Mountains, which go into County Tipperary. The County has
many attractive towns including Castle connell, Killmallock and
Adare.
Adare is famous for its thatched cottages and mediaeval churches.
You will find lots to do and enjoy in County Limerick including
Curragchase Forest Park and Lough Gur Stone Age Centre and Lake.
Limerick City is situated on the River Shannon and it dates back
to Viking times. It has a castle and ancient walls to explore
together with museums. The Hunt Museum in Limerick’s Custom
House has an internationally important collection of original
works by Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and Picasso, so is a must for
those art lovers amongst you.
If you are not a ‘culture vulture’ then all is not lost, for
Limerick City will keep you busy shopping and the city has its
own “Good Food Circle” of restaurants; so you will have
something to do after you have shopped and dropped.
Worth a look...
Adare
A model estate village dating from the time of the Norman
Conquest. Thatched cottages line its broad street, along with
beautiful stone buildings and picturesque ruins.
Foynes
Foynes Flying Boat Museum recalls the years when sea- planes
used the sheltered strait between the village and Foynes Island.
Glin
Contains delightful colour-washed buildings and a castle
housing remarkable 18th century furnishings.
Tourist Offices:
● Adare, tel: 00 353 61 396255
● Limerick City, tel: 00 353 61 317522
Visit the Irish Caravan & Camping Website:
www.camping-ireland.ie
Did You Know
Irish coffee was first named in Foynes. In 1942, an American seaplane passenger was drinking coffee whilst awaiting his flight. It was cold and damp so the waiter added a little whiskey to liven up the drink. "Is this Brazilian coffee?" The passenger asked. "No, Irish". Came the reply.
Limerick City was originally a Viking settlement
The five lien verse known as a limerick, was first used in pubs in the city.
Limerick was originally three separate towns. English Town, Irish Town and Newtown
Pery.
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