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Explore the Shannon Estuary Way EXPLORE THE SHANNON ESTUARY WAY MAP LEGEND 36 Castles Attractions Gardens ENNIS 27 Angling Walks Piers 26 Houses / Museum & Great Clarecastle 29 Parks / Woods Visitor’s Centres Southern Greenway Tourist Office Playground 30 28 24 AREA COVERED BY THE MAP 34 SHANNON 33 31 25 Kilrush 35 LIMERICK 22 Pallaskenry 06 09 01 23 Killimer Foynes 14 32 16 12 08 15 10 07 05 02 Tarbert 13 17 Adare 18 03 04 Rathkeale Listowel Newcastle West 20 19 11 21 Abbeyfeale Shannon Estuary... The Story Ennis... EXPLORE THE Gateway Town The Shannon Estuary is a spectacular and unspoilt estuary located just off the Wild Atlantic Way. This area of remarkable SHANNON natural beauty is where Ireland’s longest river – the mighty Shannon flows into the azure water of the Atlantic Ocean. Ennis is at the beating heart of Along the Shannon Estuary drive, you will find delightful towns, pretty villages and world famous shore fishing sites. Clare, a County renowned for traditional Irish music. The atmospheric, winding medieval streets of ESTUARY WAY Limerick city has a variety of activities to keep visitors entertained. Further west, just over the Kerry border in Tarbert, board the Shannon this historic market town reveal intriguing characters and From history & heritage, sports & activity to arts & culture, there Ferry for the short crossing to Killimer in County Clare. While crossing, stories that shaped its history and are brought to life by local is always plenty to do day and night in the city. keep an eye out for the bottlenose dolphins that live in the waters of walking tours departing from the tourist office. Ennis is home to some wonderful attractions such as the Ennis Friary, Ennis To commence this picture postcard Estuary drive, depart Limerick the estuary, especially during the summer months when you might be Cathedral and Clare Museum. If you have an hour to spare along the N69 road. You will experience the many villages and lucky enough to spot some of the calves (baby dolphins). From Killimer follow the town’s Sculpture Trail or stroll along the River townlands in West County Limerick including Mungret, Clarina, to Ennis, make sure to stop off along the way and chat to the locals in Fergus through the Town. Pallaskenry, Askeaton, Foynes and Glin. Mungret village is only a villages Labasheeda, Killadysert, Ballynacally, and Clarecastle. You’ll short distance from Limerick city. The importance of the monastic find some of the best story tellers in the county, relating stories of You won’t have to look hard to find some live traditional site here is said to be comparable to that of Clonmacnoise, and monks arriving from Europe, early river transport systems, Hollywood music – be it a spontaneous session in a local pub or a concert the site has been identified as one of the most important Early stars, local traditions and the area’s most famous story of them all, the at Glor Theatre. You won’t be disappointed with a visit to this Christian monasteries in North Munster. ‘Coleen Bawn’. Further east from Killadysert Pier you can charter a boat beautiful market Town, known as “Ireland’s Friendliest Town” for fishing trips in the Shannon Estuary. From the village pier you can Bleach Lough is a 55 acre spring lake along the route, here anglers see some of the many islands that lie in the estuary. can access the lake via shore or by boat. Located just outside www.clare.ie Pallaskenry village it offers anglers some of the very best fishing Clarecastle Village makes a perfect stopover before beginning the in the country. The ancient town of Askeaton is a popular spot next leg of your journey. Turning south consider taking a detour to the for history lovers and boasts one of the most complete ruins of a village of Quin and step back in time to explore Quin Abbey and Irish Did you know... life during the bronze age at Craggaunowen. The drive will take you mediaeval abbey in the country. Next stop is Foynes village and Did you know... ? port, home to the Flying Boat Museum, Foynes Yacht Club, a 17 past Shannon International Airport which has been connecting the In the late 1930s, transatlantic? west of Ireland with the world for over 70 years. acre amenity area. Here you can relive the pioneering days of Dolphins are the not the air traffic was dominated by transatlantic aviation in the Flying Boat Museum and learn how to Next stop is Bunratty Castle and Folk Village one of Ireland’s favourite first thing a visitor to Ireland flying boats,and a flying make the world famous Irish Coffee drink. tourist destinations. Here you can immerse yourself in rural and urban thinks of, but you may be boat terminal was located at A short drive will take you to the picturesque village of Glin with a life dating back to 19th century Victorian Ireland while 15th century surprised to know that the Foynes on the south side of the number of heritage sites to explore. Make sure to include a visit to Bunratty Castle reveals the power struggles of the McNamara and Coastal waters off Clare and Kerry Shannon Estuary. one of the many gardens along the route especially in the Spring O’Brien clans. A short drive south brings you to Cratloe Woods where in the Shannon Estuary are home and Summer when the gardens are in full bloom. you can stretch your legs and admire the expansive views of Limerick City. to many bottle-nosed Dolphins. Route can be travelled in any direction and from any starting point. Things to See & Do See map for location of each attraction Limerick... MOTORING INFORMATION - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Gateway City REGULATORY TRAFFIC SIGNS Generally circular with a red border and black symbol or letters on a white background. These signs must be obeyed they show a course a driver must 01 Mungret Monastic Site Mungret, Co Limerick 19 Listowel Castle Listowel, Co Kerry follow and an action they are required to take or forbidden to take. Mandatory Limerick is built around a Regulatory signs are blue and white. These signs indicate the direction traffic 02 Adare Franciscan Friary Adare, Co Limerick 20 Seanchai Kerry Writers’ Museum Listowel, Co Kerry medieval core on King’s Island and has a charter must take at junctions. 03 Trinitarian Abbey Adare, Co Limerick 21 Lartigue Monorail & Museum Listowel, Co Kerry older than that of London. However, it’s also considered a 22 Vandeleur Walled Gardens Kilrush, Co Clare vibrant, bustling modern city that continuously reinvents 04 Adare Heritage Centre Adare, Co Limerick itself which surprises the visitor with every stay! 23 Scattery Island Shannon Estuary, Kilrush, Co Clare WARNING TRAFFIC SIGNS 05 From the medieval quarter at King’s Island with its cathedral, Desmond Castle Adare Co Limerick These signs are diamond or rectangular in shape and have a black border sym- 24 Lissycasey Cascades Walk Lissycasey, Co Clare museum and renovated King John’s Castle, to the elegant bol or letters on a yellow background. These signs warn road users of hazards 06 Bleach Lough splendour of the Georgian new town, Limerick is full of 25 Killadysert Angling (Lakes & Estuary) ahead.These signs will have an orange background for roadworks. 07 Curraghchase Forest Park Kilcornan, Co Limerick historical and architectural surprises. Providing a twist on Killadysert, Co Clare the shopping experience, the Milk Market; Ireland’s oldest 08 Askeaton Desmond Castle Askeaton, Co Limerick 26 Clare Abbey Clarecastle, Co Clare market, offers bustling themed market days and activities for those with an eye for environmentalism, while the art DIRECTION / INFORMATION SIGNS 09 Ballynacourty Gardens Askeaton, Co Limerick 27 Quin, Co Clare Quin Abbey connoisseur can peep at Picasso and relax with Renoir at the These signs show directions and the location of services or places of tourist interest. Blue background motorway. Green background national road. White 10 28 Mooghaun Hill Fort & Woods Hunt Museum. Franciscan Friary Askeaton, Co Limerick background Regional road Brown background Tourist information. Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare Limerick City is also home to some of the very best stadia 11 Desmond Hall Newcastle West, Co Limerick 29 Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden Quin, Co Clare and sporting infrastructure in Ireland including Thomond 12 Foynes Flying Boat Museum Foynes, Co Limerick Park Stadium, home of Munster Rugby team, the Gaelic 30 Craggaunowen Kilmurry (near Quin), Co Clare Grounds, the University of Limerick Sports Arena and the 13 Knockpatrick Gardens Foynes, Co Limerick 31 Cratloe Woods Cratloe, Co Clare recently developed Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Visitors to GENERAL SPEED LIMITS M50 eFLOW the city can now enjoy a trip on a kayak – tours are arranged 14 Foynes Woodland Park Foynes, Co Limerick Motorways 120km/h CALL CENTRE 32 Kilkerrin Battery Co Clare throughout the day at all times of year. Walking tours are also National primary and secondary 100km/h Locall 1890 50 10 50 15 Boyce Gardens Loghill, Co Limerick 33 Bunratty Castle Bunratty, Co. Clare plentiful in Limerick and the compact design of the city means Regional and local roads 80km/h you will discover a lot on a short journey. No matter how Built up areas 50km/h 16 Glin Heritage Trail Glin, Co Limerick 34 Shannon Estuary Looped Walk Shannon, Co Limerick long or short your visit, there is a wealth of attractions and You must obey speed limit signs at all times. Speed limits can vary for different vehicle types. 17 Tarbert Bridewell Museum Tarbert, Co Kerry 35 Kilrush Town Looped Walk Kilrush, Co Clare activities for you to enjoy in Limerick city.
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