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Originally Posted by Silver Fox
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You don't get that at a Premier Inn!
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Adare Manor
There are two pool areas in the hotel. The SPA pool is located in the basement.
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6 euros for a Nespresso Machine Offering !!!!! FFS just give it away.
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Originally Posted by Silver Fox
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6 euros for a Nespresso Machine Offering !!!!! FFS just give it away.
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Adare Manor
Let´s walk through the grounds a little bit. Beside the golf course there is the Carriage house with another garden.
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Adare Manor
Behind the Carriage House is a little wood with sculptures.
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Adare Manor
The casual dining restaurant is located in the Carriage House, which also serves as a golf club.
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Adare Manor
Breakfast was served in the Gallery in the morning. It is a 40-meter-long hall with old oak elements, which is quite impressive.
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Hunt Museum Limerick
After breakfast, we headed to Limerick. The city's most famous museum is the Hunt Museum.
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What a beautiful and delicious trip through the Emerald Isle you've blessed us with! This is trip reporting at its finest, offerendum. Thank you so much for a truly stellar effort!
Oh - and that room at the Adare? I'd take that in a heartbeat! Much nicer than my standard accommodations... |
Originally Posted by Seat 2A
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What a beautiful and delicious trip through the Emerald Isle you've blessed us with! This is trip reporting at its finest, offerendum. Thank you so much for a truly stellar effort!
Oh - and that room at the Adare? I'd take that in a heartbeat! Much nicer than my standard accommodations... |
Limerick Cathedral
Next, we crossed a tributary of the Shannon to Saint Mary's Cathedral.
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King John's Castle
King John's Castle was the next destination. It was open, and admission cost a hefty 15 euros per person.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de959d98e3.jpg For the price, you get an interactive exhibition. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4734f92965.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...06b02dd121.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f642afba70.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aa64c72099.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2c2cb0ab4a.jpg There are a few excavations in the basement. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4eab8e38b3.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0de1a7795.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a5c69adccd.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...44c7e3bc9d.jpg Medieval events are often held in the courtyard. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cc7befc7b7.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f076bc0367.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...265bcf526f.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4b4df836fd.jpg There is also an old part, and you can climb the towers to enjoy the view. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c9aeab6042.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5c34ae07f1.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...92559790d1.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...17b91f06d6.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c674028559.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7b7225b904.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3006750299.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...770075eb12.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...eb6f2c6f9c.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f295301355.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2fedc676af.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f093d16ea5.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0006961bf5.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c05fc52e99.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a2eee5c177.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9f74362260.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...daa4092614.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3b95daff4a.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...758dd51220.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...abe0b74bd7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...feccdb1fa8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8a9b269aeb.jpg |
Saint Michael's Catholic Church Limerick
A church from the 18th century, which was re-bult in 1881.
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