![]() ![]() ![]() Today, the ruin, which is located in the heart of Adare Manor, is beautifully preserved with numerous gables.įounded by the Fitzgerald’s around the year 1230 for the Trinitarian Canons of the Order of the Redemption of Captives, this was the only house of the Order in Ireland. Desmond Castle is a uniquely Irish experience and one you must see before you head back home.įounded in 1464 by Thomas, Earl of Kildare, and his wife for Franciscan Friars of the Strick Observance, it was attacked and burned in 1646 by parliamentary forces. One of Ireland’s most interesting examples of feudal architecture is comprised of a square keep, curtain walls, two great halls, a kitchen, bakery and even a stable, all located nearby a main gateway. The Desmond Castle (Open June to September) Open daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm, it also features a tourist information office, restaurant, woollen mills outlet and craft shop. Their excellent exhibition and audio-visual show transport you back to share the excitement and colour of the town’s rich and varied history. The very definition of postcard perfection, Adare is a picturesque oasis. Take an afternoon to explore the mysterious ruins and churches which surround the village and whisper of its rich history.Ĭafes, Restaurants, Pubs, Boutiques, Galleries & Craft ShopsĪntiques shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes, sit side by side. Make sure to make time for a wander around this magical village, pause in a cosy pub for a well-earned pint, taste the food and see why ‘a hundred-thousand welcomes’ is actually an understatement.įor a closer look at exactly what happened over the centuries, the Heritage Centre on Main Street is a must for all peaceful visitors. The manor sits at the heart of beautiful Adare village, where traditional thatched cottages and ancient stone walls preserve the spirit of an unspoiled Ireland. ![]()
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