Eventhough the house is not open for visits, one can appreciate the renovation of this famine house from the outside.

2009-08-06T12:03:17Z

true Travelling from Ballyorgan to Ardpatrick, you will find two fine examples of famine houses on the left hand side of the road. These were built in 1840 by the lord of Castle Olivier for the Palentine who worked the land.The famine house on the left is now owned by the County Council and was restored recently by local men Denis O’Connell and Liam Gammell. The house is lended to various artists.It is interesting to note that there is only one door to the house, even though two families used to live there.Maguy Paulton who passed away in the 1990’s was the last occupant of the house. The house enjoys magnificient views of the countryside.

8 Ballyorgan, Co. Limerick, famine house 52.3149197972 -8.495811224 Famine house

2010-03-08T18:30:11Z

Contact Ballyhoura FáiltePhone : 00353 63 91300Fax : 00353 63 91330Site : www.ballyhouracountry.comEmail : info@ballyhoura.org

2009-09-29T19:23:29Z

true If you would like to get a real feel for an Irish woodland and river bank with at least forty shades of green then the Keale river walk is the perfect solution.It is a 7km river walk between the two villages of Glenroe and Ballyorgan.Keale River is a level walk fenced from start to finish with many little bridges in between. It is completely safe and ideal for families.Go in at Ballydonoghue Bridge near Ballyorgan and travel along by the river. The start is through farmland and then you come to a beautiful wood and a waterfall in the river. For anyone doing the walk in October/November time, John Hennessy, a local man, advises to look out for the salmon jumping the waterfall.It is peaceful and quiet, with very active wildlife such as otters, dippers, kingfishers, Herons and squirrels. You will also come accross one of the last oak tree woodland left in Ireland with many anemone, bluebells or mushrooms depending on the time of year.It may be a good idea to prepare yourself for the walk with a visit to The Village Inn pub in Ballyorgan where the walk begins and finish off by relaxing in Daly’s pub at the other side of the walk in Glenroe, Darragh Bridge. Visit our "TouristR page":http://touristr.com/destinations/2966428-ballyorgan/attractions/437-keale-river-walk and see more photos of Keale River Walk on our "Flickr page":http://www.flickr.com/photos/ballyhoura/sets/72157622314693731/.

10 walk river limerick ireland ballyhoura 52.3190778574 -8.4659957886 Keale River Walk

2009-10-12T13:30:56Z

Ballyhoura Fáilte at 00353 63 91300 or info@ballyhoura.org

2009-10-01T17:39:37Z

true The priest St. Berrihert lived in the Galteemountains in the 8th century alone with nature and God and near to a sacred well.The Kyle is close to the little village of Ardane and not easy to find.From the main road, you will see a sign for “Golden Mile, Winner 2003”, turn left on the opposite road. Half a mile down this road is a gate with a no parking sign. Go through this gate and cross the first field (Be aware that there maight be cows or bulls!). From there you will find the wooden trail that will lead you to the Kyle and the Well.There are 72 slabs, fragments of a quernstone, four roundstones, the head and base of a large cross, the head of a small cross and a slab with an incomplete inscription on it.Many people leave little things at the Kyle, pictures of saints or children, rosaries, stones and coins. People also leave pieces of cloth and ribbon in the trees and bushes as a reminder of their prayers. This create a very special and strange atmosphere.Further down, under a group of trees and bushes lies the holy place of sacred water. A pilgrim’s path encircles the pond. It is said, pilgrims should walk the path three times, slowly, while whispering their prayer. The prayer would sink deeper and deeper into the soul, and in the deepest ground an eager pilgrim will find the answers to his questions.It is said the water cures burns and scalds, and is good for the eyes. There are cups hanging in the trees to taste the holy water. The water is coming up from the ground with big bubbles which adds to the mystic and holliness of this hidden place.St Berrihert is celebrated locally on February 18th with local Mass and followed by rounds of personal prayer at the site.Visit our "ToursitR page":http://touristr.com/destinations/2964189-galbally/attractions/441-st-berriherts-kyle-and-holy-well

11 St. Berrihert's Kyle and Holy Well stones stone celtic heritage limerick tipperary ireland glen of aherlow religion mystic 52.4070268685 -8.0790710449 St. Berrihert's Kyle

2009-10-12T13:34:24Z

Eliza LlyodKilballyowen, BruffCo. Limerick Ireland.E-mail: elizaogrady@hotmail.com

2009-10-07T15:34:01Z

true St Johns church in Knockainey is one of Ireland most historical rural church. The church bell tower dates from circa 1600, and the 19th century church has beautiful stained glass windows, excellent acoustics, 17th century underground vaults and a graveyard containing centuries of mausolea.Visit the Knockainey "Touristr page":http://touristr.com/destinations/2965945-bruff/attractions/428-knockainey-churchand see more photos on "flickr":http://www.flickr.com/photos/ballyhoura/sets/72157622320404586/

15 Knockainey St Johns Church, Concert Music, historical site 52.474938892 -8.4683990479 Knockainey Church

2009-12-02T16:08:42Z

Contact : Ballyhoura FáiltePhone : 00353 63 91300Fax : 00353 63 91330Site : www.ballyhouracountry.comEmail : info@ballyhoura.org

2009-10-07T11:38:33Z

true North-west of Galbally, at the pinnacle of a 265 metre high hill, is the megalithic (mega=big; lith=stone) passage grave known as Duntryleague - ‘The Fort of the Three Pillar Stones,’ which is perhaps 6,000 or more years old. Known locally as ‘Darby’s Bed,’ the tomb has a long almost inaccessible entrance passage. The roof rises likes steps to the top of its chamber and is regarded as being similar to megalithic tombs in Brittany, France. The entrance passage faces north-west in line with the Midsummer sunset. Nearby in the surrounding woodland are eight smaller mounds, possibly dating back some 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Also in the woodland is a circular mound, 19 metres in diameter, faced with drystone kerbs. This is the place to visit when you want to travel back thousands of years into the great and very interesting irish historyAccording to fable and folklore it is believed that it is the grave of Olill Olum, who was one of the early kings of Munster. It is also believed that the eloping couple Diarmuid and Grainne rested here in their flight from the angry Fionn MacCumhaill. The tomb and the cairn, which is nearby, are National Monuments.Visit our "TouristR page":http://touristr.com/destinations/2966428-ballyorgan/attractions/450-darbys-bed-walk?name=&radius=10&tag=All or see more photos on "Flickr":http://www.flickr.com/photos/ballyhoura/sets/72157622438898664/.

13 walk hiking celtic fort tomb darby's bed galbally limerick ireland ballyhoura 52.4072555103 -8.306350708 Darby's Bed Loop Walk

2010-03-08T18:32:40Z

Conal KellyBulgaden Castle, Bulgaden, Kilmallock, LimerickCo. LimerickTel: 085 8006093"Bulgardencastle.com":http://www.bulgadencastle.com

2009-10-07T19:17:34Z

true Originally an 18th century tavern owned by the Hassett Family, Bulgaden Castle is located two two miles east of the historic monastic town of Kilmallock and enjoys sweeping views of the Ballyhoura Hills and the Golden Vale. In 1887 it was rebuilt in its' present form by the Meade family.Bulgaden Castle is now a family run business owned by Conal & Mary Kelly, who acquired the property in 1972. Under the Kelly family, the venue was converted into a delightedful Country Inn and Restaurant will full carbaret and function facillities. In 2005, it was further extended to incorporate a stunning function room together with a Wedding Garden for outside wedding parties.Visit our "Tourist page":http://touristr.com/destinations/2963275-cill-mocheallg/attractions/462-bulgaden-castle

16 Bulgaden Castle Wedding and reception, pub in Kilmallock, County Limerick, Ireland 52.4188588309 -8.5329437256 Bulgaden Castle

2009-10-07T19:21:43Z