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Quin, Co. Clare

Quin is an historic village about 15 km (9.5 miles) from Ennis in County Clare, and is home to a heritage site, Craggaunowen (+353 (0)61 630 788; open daily in summer); telling how the Celts arrived and lived in Ireland, it includes replicas of dwellings and forts, and the ancient castle is also an attraction. A major feature is the Brendan Boat built by Tim Severin who sailed from Ireland to Greenland, re-enacting the voyage of St. Brendan, reputed to have discovered America centuries before Columbus. Quin Abbey is a well-preserved ruin of a Franciscan friary founded in 1402 by Sioda MacNamara.

Gardens

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Golf

Woodstock Golf & Country Club

Ennis, Co. Clare
Course Type: Parkland

Woodstock Golf & Country Club provides a stern parkland challenge. The first 4 holes are straight - forward enough but don't be lulled. This course is built on top of a very windy hill and if it blows you need to have your fade worked out. Th ...

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Self Catering

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What's On

Shannon Farmers Market - Co Clare - Fridays

Friday 10.30am - 3pm

Location:

Sky Court Shopping Centre, Shannon

Contact:

Joe Keane - 087 2314132 Pat Kelly - 087 2652794 email: pkelly@skycourtshannon.com

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Tourist Attractions

Adare Castle

Adare, Co. Limerick

Adare Castle, or Desmond Castle as it is popularly known, stands in a strategic position on the north bank of the Maigue and is regarded as a fine example of the medieval fortified castle in Ireland. It was an important stronghold of the Earl ...

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Wedding Venues

Gregans Castle Hotel

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

Set in gardens and wooded grounds overlooking Galway Bay and the Burren mountains, the Haden family’s lovely country house hotel has a fascinating history going back to the 10th century, and parts of the present house date from the late 18t ...

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