Adare in Irish is ‘Ath Dara’ which translates as ‘The Ford of the Oak’ for its setting amid water and woodland. It was found on a tributary of the mighty River Shannon, the River Maigue, in the 13th Century. The lands were originally ruled by the Fitzgeralds – Earls of Kildare.
Situated 16km from the larger Viking settlement in Limerick, Adare was regarded a strategic stronghold.
Adare village is an architectural wealth of scenic beauty. The main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries, ruins and a picturesque village park.
Location:
Located in the heart of County Limerick just 15 minutes south of Limerick City on the N21, and 40 minutes from Shannon airport, Adare is the gateway to the southwest of Ireland, bordering the counties of Kerry, Cork, Clare and Tipperary.
Further Information:
For further information visit www.adareheritagecentre.ie or www.adarevillage.com
Photography Credits:
Images supplied courtesy of Limerick.ie and Film in Limerick
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