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Beyond the Horizon
April 15, 2022
Hiking
When, on that gloomy day in November, I trudged through a sodden meadow in rubber boots, looked over the ancient, crumbled wall and this scene opened up in front of me, I could hardly believe it.
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
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•Beyond the Horizon
April 15, 2022
Cycling
When I looked over the ancient, crumbled wall on that gloomy day in November and this scene opened up before me, I could hardly believe it.
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
A worthwhile stopover for every tour.
You can find more highlights and tours in County Clare here: komoot.de/collection/2437475/-county-clare
So mystical and out of time that every legend of leprechauns immediately seemed credible to me.
It was built around 1480 by the McMahon clan because at that time such castles were needed at strategically important points to defend against potential attackers.
A worthwhile stopover for every tour.
You can find more highlights and tours in County Clare here: komoot.de/collection/2437475/-county-clare
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•Alex
February 20, 2023
Road cycling
The MacMahons, chief of West Corkavakin built this five storey tower house in 1480. The castle has commanding views over the Shannon Estuary.
The castle has a turbulent history with …
The castle has a turbulent history with …
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