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Hunt Museum
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The Hunt Museum is home
to one of Ireland's greatest private
collections of art and antiquities.
Generously donated to the 'people of
Ireland' by John and Gertrude Hunt who
collected pieces from the four corners
of the world. The Collection reflects
our Celtic past as well as masterworks
by Da Vinci, Yeats and Renoir. The elegant eighteenth century Custom
House provides an ideal setting for an
enjoyable visit,
where the riverside
restaurant looks out over the Curragour
Falls and the museums gift shop
showcases a wide range of local and
international crafts and gifts.
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Foynes Flying Boat
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The Foynes Flying Boat Museum is
dedicated to recalling that historic
time from 1939 to 1945, when Foynes,
Ireland, became the centre of the
aviation world. On July 9th 1939, Pan
Am's luxury Flying Boat, the "Yankee
Clipper" landed at Foynes. This was the
first commercial passenger flight on a
direct route from the USA to Europe.
During the late 1930s and early 1940s,
this quiet little town on the Shannon
became the focal point for air traffic
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King John’s Castle |
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King John’s Castle is a 13th century
Castle on ‘King’s Island’ in the heart
of medieval Limerick City. The Castle
overlooks the majestic River Shannon
offering wonderful views of Limerick
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Adare Village |
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Adare Village is a major tourist destination, with many tours of Ireland's
stopping off in this pretty
village. There are many thatched cottages in this
medieval steeped village. The local heritage centre, which gives a deep insight into
the history of the village, also hosts a number of craft shops. Adare which is
situated on the river Maigue, a tributary of the river Shannon,
is designated as
a Heritage Town by the Irish Government. |
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Lough Gur
Visitor Centre Lough Gur
Visitor Centre
explains how Celtic settlers of
Ireland farmed and lived in this
peaceful valley. The archaeology of the
area provides evidence for the
activities of the first farmers in the
region, their dwelling, rituals, and
burial sites as well as their tools and
implements, many of which can be seen in
the visitor centre. The story of the
people stretches back over 5,000 years
and continues to the present day in the
people who still farm and dwell in the
valley. The Visitor Centre houses an
exhibition of artefacts and display
panels as well as an AV show which
interprets the area.
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