Liscarroll nestles in a valley surrounded by hills located in North Cork region This valley was once part of an ancient lake, which now lies approx. 60ft underground. While drilling for a well at Purdons in Killinane, a cave was discovered which led to this vast lake. In time, it is hoped to develop this […]
Ballyhoura Way
Kilfinane
Kilfinane the highest town in Limerick, the name comes from the Gaelic word ‘Cill Fhionain’ meaning “the church of Fionain” The Kilfinane moat stands c. 130 ft high and is surrounded by three great ramparts. The Fitzharris family occupied the area in Norman times and the ruins of a Roche castle is also contained within […]
Glen of Aherlow
Galbally
Galbally described as “Ireland’s most picturesque village in the majestic Glen of Aherlow” was the overall National Tidy towns Winner in 1994 The town is built around a central square, dominated by a monument depicting a volunteer in the War of Independence. Brightly painted houses and distinctive shop fronts embellish the colourful and flower filled […]
Churchtown
Churchtown is a beautiful stone Georgian village built between 1820 and 1846 It is located in the rolling countryside of the Golden Vale. The area around Churchtown has been settled for c.4000 years; a Bronze axe head found in the parish and so too were the remains of a Great Irish elk. A Pre-Reformation church […]
Ballyorgan
Ballyorgan gets its name from Horgans town It is a small Palatine village nestling in the valley of the Keale River. The village was founded in 1760 as a utilitarian village for the estate house of Castle Oliver, supplying all the trade’s people for the estate. Stone masons, Bakers, Tailors and Blacksmiths were all employed […]
