Ireland Castles & palaces + Museum pictures

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Stretching from the mountains to the east coast, with one of Ireland\'s most exciting cities in between, this fascinating county is Ireland’s thriving cultural hub.

The exciting tales of battle and siege come to life within this beautifully preserved Norman castle in the heart of historic Limerick.

Take a trip to the outskirts of Dublin for a detailed account of this chilling prison’s political and penal past.

Shannon is a new town in County Clare, Ireland, situated on the estuary of the River Shannon which gives it its name. Home to Shannon Airport, it lies halfway between the city of Limerick, in County Limerick, and Ennis, the county town of County Clare, and is thus conveniently located for visiting both counties.

Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.

Take a trip to the outskirts of Dublin for a detailed account of this chilling prison’s political and penal past.

Shannon is a new town in County Clare, Ireland, situated on the estuary of the River Shannon which gives it its name. Home to Shannon Airport, it lies halfway between the city of Limerick, in County Limerick, and Ennis, the county town of County Clare, and is thus conveniently located for visiting both counties.

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.