W.M. South's Limerick

... of Ballyheigh, this weekend was the traditional celebration of the pattern festival. This was a real glimpse into small time Ireland. Various families presumably from around the county descended on Ballyheigh for the weekend to set up stalls and peddle ...

... the weekend. We're planning on going to a concert at Dolan's Pub, one of the more popular and traditional pubs around Limerick, on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, we'll go rock climbing on the coast of the Burren with the Outdoor Pursuits Club. Very exciting! ...

... has remained sheltered from commercial tourism pressures due to its perceived remoteness and, no doubt, its proximity to Northern Ireland" (1997, p.71).     Some of the better known players of the region are Néillidh Boyle; James Byrne; ...

Time to move on again.  The weather was better; more sun and less rain.  We drove south, off the Ring of Kerry through Ballinskelligs on St Finan's Bay looking for the Skeligs Chocolate factory.  We found it two hours before its Sunday ...

... Cecilia off at Shannon airport so that she could return to work the next day, and had a bit of a look around the city of Limerick, it was mostly just having a look at King John’s castle from the outside and having a bit of a wander as there isn&# ...

... and some of the original structure.  We are now in a pretty village called Adare.  It is just south of the city of Limerick.  It is known for its thatched roof cottages and lovely gardens.  We arrived last night and will be ...