Clare
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Visit | August 2011
Clare
KNAPPOGUE CASTLE AND WALLED GARDEN
Built in 1467 as the home of the McNamara clan, the castle has been lovingly restored and hosts banquets during the summer months.
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Restaurants | August 2011
Clare
BROGAN'S
This bright, friendly bar in the centre of Ennis off ers hearty fare at reasonable prices. The food is classic Irish, with lots of stews, meat pies, and fi sh and chips all crafted from locally sourced ingredients.
Address: 24 O’CONNELL STREET, ENNIS. | Tel: +353 (0)65 682 9480
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Shop | August 2011
Clare
CUSTY'S TRADITIONAL MUSIC SHOP
A haven for any traditional music fan, since opening in 1992 Custy's has become a bona fi de Clare institution. Proprietors Frances and John can guide you through their extensive selection of CDs, instruments and books.
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Hotels | August 2011
Clare
DROMOLAND HOUSE
Dating from 1686, this majestic castle is now a hotel (pictured). Between the deer roaming freely on the grounds and the stylish, spacious rooms inside, it's easy to imagine you're a king �" even if only for a day. Spectacular. Doubles from €105.
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Visit | June 2010
Clare
KNAPPOGUE CASTLE AND WALLED GARDEN
A must-see for any visitor to County Clare. Knappogue's restored Victorian walled gardens supply the castle with fresh herbs for the medieval banquets held nightly during the summer months.
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Shop | June 2010
Clare
CUSTY'S TRADITIONAL MUSIC SHOP
Since opening in 1992 Custy's has become a bona fide Clare institution. Proprietors Frances and John are always on hand to guide you through their extensive selection of CDs, instruments and books.
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Hotels | June 2010
Clare
DROMOLAND HOUSE
If money is no object then live like a king at this majestic castle-come-hotel, dating from 1686. George W Bush stayed here in 2004, when Dromoland hosted the European Union-United States Summit.
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Restaurants | June 2010
Clare
THE CHERRY TREE RESTAURANT
Sophisticated, stylish cooking is the order of the day at this welcoming waterside restaurant in picturesque Killaloe. All dishes are prepared with the finest local ingredients, including Tipperary beef, Comeragh lamb and Dinish Island scallops.
Address: LAKESIDE, BALLINA, KILLALOE. | Tel: +353 (0)61 375688