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    Location: Clare, Munster, Ireland

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    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.

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    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.
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    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 …

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    1. View of Carrigaholt Castle – Carrigaholt Castle loop from Kilkee

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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