Adare (Irish: Áth Dara - Ford of the Oak) is a village on the River Maigue 16km (10 miles) from Limerick City. Renowned as one of Ireland's prettiest villages, Adare is designated as a Heritage Town.
Adare is a chocolate-box village and is an interesting and well-located destination, and also an excellent place to break a journey. In the pretty row of cottages along the main street, there are several restaurants (including The Wild Geese) and some unusual little shops selling everything from designer clothing to antiquarian books.
It is only a short drive into Limerick city, which has much to recommend it for a day visit of shopping and culture, including the treasures at the Hunt Museum and a performance at the Concert Hall, perhaps.
There are also several fine golf courses in the area (including the championship Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort), angling, hunting and horse riding.
Limerick Golf Club is a mature par 72 parkland course measuring over 6,500 yards in length, with a number of holes designed by Dr. Alister McKenzie, architect of Lahinch and Augusta National, and others by John D. Harris.
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Step back in time and take a journey through the historical exhibition, a reconstruction of Adare's unique past from the arrival of the Norman's to the ancient abbeys of the middle ages.
Beautifully located in lush countryside on the edge of one of Ireland’s prettiest villages, this fine 18th century manor is set amid 840 acres of formal gardens and parkland on the banks of the meandering River Maigue.
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Find the spirit of Christmas at the charming Dunraven Arms Hotel - one of Ireland’s most popular Christmas break destinations, early booking is recommended for this festive getaway in the heart of Adare Village.
Set amidst vibrant greenery in the heart of Adare village, The Dunraven Hotel is a peaceful retreat where nature, comfort, and genuine hospitality come together.
There’s something truly magical about Christmas in Adare. The village glows beneath twinkling lights, fires crackle in cosy drawing rooms, and the pace of life slows into something gentler, warmer… and wonderfully nostalgic.
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