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30 Jan Armagh As A Base For Excursions

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Armagh itself is an interesting and historical stop on any tours of Ireland. But it also is a base for the following:   Saint Patricks Well This is to the west of the city. People will be intrigued by the rags tied to the Fairy Thorn, which overhangs the well.   Navan...

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10 Dec Desmond Castle, County Cork

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This castle sits in the village of Kinsale, which is a great stop on any tours of Ireland. Desmond Castle is located in the middle of the town on Cork Street. It is well worth visiting.   It can be referred to as the French Prison, as it was...

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10 Apr Ballintober Abbey, County Mayo

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This is near the town of Castlebar. It is interesting and well worth looking at on any tours of Ireland. Castlebar is situated on the Castlebar River connecting Lough Cullin with Castlebar Lough. It is a great place for fishing.   Ballintober Abbey was founded in 1216 by Cathal, the...

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08 Dec Achill Island, County Mayo

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This is one of the largest of the islands off the West of Ireland. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge across Achill Sound. It is definitely worth visiting on any tours of Ireland.   The island is renowned for its magnificent cliffs. There are three mountains on...

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06 Dec The Devils Punch Bowl, Killarney

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Worth a visit on any tours of Ireland taking you through Killarney.   This is a deep-set tarn, 2200 feet above sea level. It is around a quarter of a mile long and set deep down in a dark gorge. To many the water looks eerily black. The water...

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01 Sep Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim

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There has been a castle on this site since the 12th century. What stands today is very complete and well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The castle is one of the most complete in Ireland. It has an interesting history.   Prince (later King) John resided in...

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16 Jun Bunratty Castle, County Clare

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This is a great castle to see if you are around Limerick on any tours of Ireland.   Bunratty Castle stands on the Northern shore of the Shannon River. The first castle was built here by Thomas de Clare in 1277.   The present castle was built in the middle...

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