Travel to Adare - Ireland - Europe - Culture

Adare - Culture

Adare town is world famous for its beauty & friendliness. People come from all over the world to visit and tour this amazing location and some even choose to get married in one of the fantastic churches in the area.

Riding, trekking and other equestrian activities are available here. There is salmon and trout fishing & golf. The washing pool and watering place for horses recalls a way of life that has vanished.

The Trinitarian Monastery is the only recorded Trinitarian monastery in Ireland. It was originally built by the Fitzgerald Clan for the Trinitarian order of monks in the early 13^th century. The monastery was suppressed and badly damaged during the reign of King Henry VIII. Repaired and enlarged in the mid 19^th century, the building today is called the "Holy Trinity Abbey" and is used as the local Roman Catholic Church.

Visit also the Adare Castle. The timeworn remains of this Anglo-Norman fortress on the banks of the River Maigue may be counted among the most impressive castles in Ireland. It was first mentioned in 1226 as being held by Geoffrey de Marisco, but later passed to the Fitz Geralds, possibly as early as 1240. The Earls of Kildare retained ownership for nearly 300 years until Silken Thomas's rebellion of 1536, when it was forfeited and granted to the Earl of Desmond.

In the Village Park visitors and locals can stroll along the park’s winding paths or relax on the park benches, soaking up the unique atmosphere of Adare village.

Curraghchase Forest Park is centred around the ruins of Curraghchase House, the 18^th Century home of poet Aubrey de Vere, In this beautiful 600 acre park one find’s an arboretum, a wildlife lake and a nature trail which takes visitors to many of it’s most beautiful features.

Don’t miss the Celtic Theme Park & Gardens. The garden is designed in a classical style, and contains a thousand roses, a rockery and a lily pond.

Craft shops stock an extensive range of quality Irish crafts and clothing items to suit all tastes.

Enjoy a sparkling, good-humoured, informal evening’s entertainment of traditional Irish music, dancing, poetry and song. The show is held on several evenings during the summer months. Afterwards, you can continue your enjoyment by partaking in traditional music sessions in any of the local pubs.

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