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Killone Abbey - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Killone Abbey

Killone is a National Monument situated in a secluded and picturesque valley on the shore of Killone Lake, near Ennis Co. Clare. The ruins of the abbey, accessible through land used for grazing cattle, are located in the grounds of Newhall House, and include substantial remains of the abbey church together with a crypt.
Address : Irland, Newhall, Co. Clare, Ireland

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Woodstock Golf & Country ClubWoodstock Golf & Curling Club is a 9-hole golf course and 4 sheet curling rink located in the heart of Woodstock in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada. The golf course is well cared for and with the purchase of winter greens covers, the greens have been in excellent shape year after year. The golf course is beginner friendly, while the small greens provide a good short game challenge for the more experienced of golfers.
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Daniel O'Connell MonumentThe Daniel O’Connell statue in Dublin is widely regarded as one of the finest pieces of work by John Henry Foley. This monument was designed and sculpted by John Henry Foley and finished up by his assistant, Thomas Brock. It is often believed to be Foley’s greatest work. Situated on the south side of O’Connell Street, the monument consists of three bronze sections separated by a granite plinth.
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Ennis FriaryEnnis Franciscan friary was built on an island at a point where the river Fergus divides. This island is now incorporated into the streetscape of the modern town but remnants of the medieval settlement are evident. Among the remains, visitors can view various 15th and 16th century sculptures, the figure of St. Francis displaying the stigmata, an image of Ecce Home, the McMahon tomb and more. It is a National Monument of Ireland.
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Mooghaun Hill FortMooghaun Bronze Age Hillfort, near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, was built at the beginning of the Late Bronze Age around 950 BC and is one of the biggest such forts in Ireland. The site is enclosed by woodland near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare. There is a self guided trail up to the Hillfort which is identified as the largest in Ireland. Believed to be the largest hill fort in Ireland, it is one of the region's main tourist attractions.
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Mid Clare WayThe Mid Clare Way is a long-distance trail in County Clare, Ireland. It is a 148-kilometre long circular route that begins and ends in Newmarket-on-Fergus. It is typically completed in six days. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by East & Mid Clare Way Limited and the Mid Clare Way Committee. The trail was developed over a six-year period and opened on 31 May 1999.
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Knappogue CastleKnappogue Castle is a tower house, built in 1467 and expanded in the mid-19th century, located in the parish of Quin, County Clare, Ireland. Today, the castle is used as a venue for weddings and medieval banquets and offers guided tours. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life to stay in a splendid Medieval Castle in Ireland. You will be both relaxed and spoiled in this hidden gem of Clare countryside.

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County Clare
County Clare is a county in Ireland, in the Mid-West Region and the province of Munster, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Clare County Council is the local authority. The county had a population of 118,817 at the 2016 census. The county town and largest settlement is Ennis.

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