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Monument dedicated to the dockworkers

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13th-century Moor Abbey is a Franciscan friary, ruined since the reformation. The surviving church, built in 1471, retains its Gothic features and is designated as a National Monument. It endured multiple burnings and periods of reoccupation before being abandoned in 1748. It is open to the public for free and the location is surrounded by beautiful views.

The castle is amazing and there is something to discover everywhere

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The Ardnacrusha Headrace canal by Clonlara Bridge is an unassuming but interesting cycling destination, reminding you that even calm waters can often have surprising depths. Standing on the bridge you can enjoy the vastness of the canal and the gentle play of light and shadow on the water's surface.

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King John's Castle (Irish: Caisleán Luimnigh) also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John of England in 1200. Some of the external walls, towers and fortifications remain, and the site is open for visitors. The remains of a Viking settlement were uncovered during archaeological excavations at the site in 1900. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_John%27s_Castle_(Limerick)

There is an entry fee to see inside. The grounds and the church are interesting outside for those unfamiliar with more than 300 years of history.

Aside from the Dockers sculpture, most of Duhan’s work as an artist revolves around the naked human figure. He remembers his time at Limerick City School of Art with fondness, he says, but he is mostly self-taught, acquiring his skills as and when needed to fulfil his vision. From 1982, he taught at the National College of Art and Design, but he retired six years ago, when he turned sixty. “I used to finish work at the college around 4.30pm, then I’d go to my studio in Temple Bar and work away until midnight, unless I caught a pint on the way home. Now I have my own studio at home, and I can work away all day if I want.”

Technology has long since replaced the need for human labour on the docks, with most of the unloading of cargo ships being done by cranes. But there were many former dockers among the hundreds that gathered for the unveiling of the sculpture by the Mayor of Limerick Kevin Keily on 18th June 2010. Mike Duhan's river-side sculpture. Mike Duhan's river-side sculpture. Duhan admits to having missed the occasion. “There was a mix-up with a car,” he says. “But my brother Johnny was there to represent me. Johnny’s a songwriter; he performed that song he wrote for Christy Moore, The Voyage, and I think everyone was very happy with that. I finally made it down in time for the after-party.” The reaction to the sculpture has been overwhelmingly positive. “I’m told it’s the most photographed object in Limerick city,” says Duhan. “But an artist is never really finished with his work. I’d still love to go down with an angle grinder and smooth out some edges I’m not happy with.”