Ballyhoura Mountain, in the heart of the Golden Vale region of Limerick and Cork, is a natural woodland park of rugged mountains, grouse moor and peat bog, with an abundance of wild berries, flowers, plants and trees. Throughout the area there are waymarked trails, nature walks, bird watching, orienteering and fitness courses. Read more...
The Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 and was repaired and extended many time in the following centuries. The visitors 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. The courtyard and castle display some of the trades Read more...
West Limerick preserves many of Ireland’s surviving spacious medieval halls. The Desmond banqueting hall is an imposing two-storey structure and was used by the Earls of Desmond for banqueting and entertainment. The Hall, vaulted lower chamber and adjoining tower were all constructed during the 15th century (the hall and chamber were built on the remains of a 13th century structure Read more...
The Hunt Museum has on display antiquities ranging from pre-dynastic Egypt to Irish archaeological works to fine art of the 20th Century. On display is the Antrim cross of about 800 A.D., a drawing by Picasso and the rearing horse attributed to Leonardo de Vinci. The collection is acknowledged as one of the most important private mediaeval collections in the Read more...
