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Hunt Museum

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.


Foynes Flying Boat Museum
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 on the North Atlantic.

King John’s Castle
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 City

Adare Village
Thatch Cottage in Adare Village, Limerick 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.

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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