AROUND CURRAGHCHASE
There are plenty of things to see and do around the area of Curraghchase Forest Park. We are only a 20 minute drive to the heart of Limerick city and 10 minutes from Adare, Irelands Prettiest Village. Below we have listed some of the most popular local tourist attractions.
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FOYNES FLYING BOAT
MUSEUM
The museum recalls the 1930’s and 40’s when the port of Foynes was the fulcrum point for air traffic between the US and Europe.
Discover the era of transatlantic passenger flights, the invention of Irish Coffee, and the maritime history of the majestic River Shannon.
Visit www.flyingboatmuseum.com for more information.
ADARE VILLAGE
We are located just 10 minutes drive from Ireland's "prettiest village" Adare, Co.Limerick.
An architectural wealth of scenic beauty, Adare’s main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries, ruins and a picturesque village park.
Visit www.adarevillage.com for more information.
BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK
Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times. At evening time Medieval Banquets are held in the castle and are open to the public to enjoy.
Visit http://www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark/ for more information.
KING JOHN'S CASTLE
King John was the brother of Richard the Lionheart, associated with legends such as Robin Hood and the Knights’ of the Round Table. Experience 800 years of history with dramatic stories brought to life by costumed guides who reveal the secrets and scandals of castle life.
Located in Limerick city and a 20 minute drive from Curraghchase.
Visit http://www.shannonheritage.com/KingJohnsCastle/KingJohnsCastleVisitorExperience/ for more information.
STONEHALL WILDLIFE PARK
The park allows the visitors to experience first hand, the enjoyment & fun of a wide variety of animals in a secure and pleasant setting.
Stonehall Wildlife hosts a wide variety of wild and domestic animals, from all corners of the world. Llamas, Alpacas, Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Wallaby’s, Meerkats with a large variety of Parrots, & Birds of Prey.
Visit www.stonehallvisitorfarm.ie for more information.
LIMERICK CITY
Limerick is a city steeped in history and is the fourth most populous city on the island of Ireland.
Limerick is perfect for a day out. It has many cafés, traditional Irish pubs, shops, St. Mary’s Cathedral, The Walls of Limerick, King John’s Castle & The Hunt Museum.
For all you need to know about Limerick City please visit www.limerick.ie.