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At the heart of the pretty town of Adare you will find the Trinitarian Abbey. It encompasses both the old abbey and a medieval church after 19th century restoration work brought the two together. It is the only church of the Trinitarian Order in Ireland and is believed to have been founded in the early 13th century.

Desmond Castle commands a strategic point on the River Maigue and was built by the Earls of Desmond to control traffic along the waterway. It is an imposing building, even in its ruinous state.

Follow the brown signs from the road for about 100m and you will find Askeaton Friary on the banks of the River Dee. It is thought to have been founded in around 1400. Guided tours of the extensive ruins are available. The original cloister is particularly impressive.

This charming village was founded in the 13th century and looks over the fording point of the river Maigue from which the village name gets its meaning "The Ford of the Oak". The village is widely known as one of the most beautiful in Ireland. With outstanding ancient and archaeological ruins in addition to a number of well regarded restaurants, pubs and craft shops to visit, Adare makes a perfect stop on a bike ride.

This castle is a fine example of a medieval era fortified castle in Ireland. Sitting on the north banks of the River Maigue the castle was used to control traffic on the river, and was an important stronghold of the Earls of Desmond. The castle has a strong square keep forming the defensive core of the castle which stands within a walled ward with a moat surrounding it. Next to the river sits the great hall with early 13th century windows looking out onto the river. Although guided tours can be organised, you get a real sense of the castles historical strength and significance when passing it on the bridge a little downstream.