06 Feb Leemaneh Castle and Carran
Leemaneh Castle is a well preserved buliding in the Burren , County Clare. The name means “Horses leap”.
http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=FI_13108
It is a real hidden gem on any Ireland tours.
The castle is a fifteenth century O’Brien stronghold , adjoining which is a four-storey building with mullioned and transomed windows (c.1640).
The area North of here is littered with ancient remains such as POULNABRONE DOLMEN. This is the Burrens most famous portal dolmen dating from 2500 BC !!!! http://www.stonepages.com/ireland/poulnabrone.html
CAHER COMMAUN is also nearby which is a ninth century triple ring fort. http://www.megalithicireland.com/Cahercommaun{3cfdda1cae5c8f61fe11f430a8934c800c829a0f3dda74fc36ad4dfcd9ed6167}20Cliff{3cfdda1cae5c8f61fe11f430a8934c800c829a0f3dda74fc36ad4dfcd9ed6167}20Fort.htm
The tiny hamlet of Carran will offer you a chance for some local food and maybe even a Guinness !! http://www.burrenconnect.ie/town_and_places/carran.html
This are a is full of must see attractions and hidden gems on any tours of Ireland….dont miss it !