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  • Blarney Castle Rock Close Gardens

    Blarney Castle Rock Close GardensThe grounds of Blarney Castle are magical acres in a timeless Ireland. What you see may depend on how hard you look and how willing your eyes are to see...an ancient sacrificial altar, a Druid’s Circle, a hermit’s cave, a witch’s kitchen, and wishing steps....

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  • Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

    Fota House, Arboretum & GardensFota House, arboretum and gardens are located adjacent to Fota Wildlife Park, so there is plenty here for all the family to see and do.

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  • Bantry House

    Bantry HouseBantry House is not only one of the finest historic houses in Ireland, but it also commands one of the best views overlooking Bantry Bay in west Cork.

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  • Blackrock Castle Observatory

    Blackrock Castle ObservatoryBlackrock Castle Observatory is situated on the banks of the River Lee, less than 2Km’s from the city centre. The current castle was re-built in 1830 and now houses a stunning award winning tour of the universe.

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  • Holy Cross Abbey

    Holy Cross AbbeyNorth of Cashel and at a slight detour is the beautifully restored Holy Cross Abbey which has been located here since the 13th century.

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  • Swiss Cottage

    Swiss CottageAbout a mile south of Cahir town, on the bank of the River Suir, is a charming house known as The Swiss Cottage. This is a superb example of an early 19th century "cottage orne" or fantasy house.

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  • Cahir Castle

    Cahir CastleCahir Castle is one of the best restored castles of its type throughout the country and was built originally in the 13th century on a site of an earlier native fortification

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  • Rock of Cashel

    Rock of CashelCashel is home to the iconic Rock of Cashel. One of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ireland and one of the most visited. The Rock is a complex with a character of its own, that is both fort and monastic settlement and offers one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe.

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  • Lismore Castle

    Lismore CastleLismore is one of the most historic towns in Ireland. The name Lismore comes from two words - Lis meaning Fort and Mor meaning big. It's meaning is derived from the round hill or great Irish fort to the east of the town. Built on the banks of the Blackwater, the town has been a hub of Irish life since medieval times when St. Carthage founded a monastery here in 636.

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  • 600 Archaeological Sites

    600 Archaeological SitesThe Beara Peninsula has a profusion of archaeological sites dating back nearly 6000 years. Prepare to be amazed.

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