Ennis Friary – Daniel O'Connell Monument loop from Ennis

Ennis Friary – Daniel O'Connell Monument loop from Ennis

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Ennis Friary – Daniel O'Connell Monument loop from Ennis

02:27

61.2km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.17 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.25 km

Ennis Friary

Highlight • Religious Site

Ennis Friary has been the focal point of the city since the 13th century. It served as a Franciscan monastery, seat of the Kings of Thomond, court and prison.

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1.52 km

The statue of Daniel O'Connell was erected on the site of a courthouse that was demolished in 1852. O'Connell was instrumental in gaining the right of Catholics to become members of parliament. He is known as 'The Liberator'.

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1.86 km

Ennis River Walk

Highlight • Trail

With its many bridge crossings, sculptures, murals and industrial buildings, the Ennis Riverwalk makes for a lovely stroll. Ennis' layout is very much shaped by the bends in the River …

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1.98 km

Views of St. Columba’s Church of Ireland

Highlight • Viewpoint

This stretch of Ennis' Riverwalk provides excellent views across Post Office Field's greenery towards St Columba's Church of Ireland. This fine example of Gothic revival architecture was built between 1868 and 1871 and designed by Francis Bindon.

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2.65 km

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Ennis

Highlight • Religious Site

The first Mass was said in the Cathedral of St Peter & St Paul in 1842 after 14 years of slow construction progress and financial difficulties. Even then, the building …

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3.31 km

Post Office Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Post Office Bridge spans a small gap across the River Fergus. To the north east you can see tower of Ennis Friary. There are often beautiful flower displays in the area which brighten any run.

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61.2 km

End point

Train Station

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