Discover the best top things to do in Province of Munster, Ireland including Killaloe Oratories, Cratloe Woods House, Glenstal Abbey, Tourin House and Gardens, Ballyowen House, Ennis Friary, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. John's Art and Heritage Centre, Bantry House & Garden.
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Built in 1830 in the style of a 12th century castle as an expansive family residence, with elaborate landscaping of trees and man-made lakes, Glenstal became a Bendictine abbey when the family moved to England in 1920. Today it includes a school of arts and crafts and a new church which houses a collection icons, silver and other treasures.
5.0 based on 8 reviews
This is a beautiful garden that has many hidden delights just waiting to be explored. It has a gorgeous walled garden and is especially lovely in spring with with daffodils and crocus
4.5 based on 334 reviews
We throughly enjoyed admiring the beautiful architectural ruins and reading the informative displays at the Ennis Friary. While there, it was easy to feel that the rest of the world melted away, as we took our time looking closely at the exhibits and ruins and reading all of the informative wall panels. Also, the friendly staff from the National Monuments Service who were on duty during our visit clearly had passions for history and for serving the public. Both staff members deserve a special shout-out, as they were incredibly helpful in explaining the history of the complex and the surrounding parts of Ennis. If you want to experience a peaceful place that transports you quietly back to another time, you'll enjoy a visit at the Ennis Friary.
4.5 based on 974 reviews
A stately 19th-century cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of Cork.
The walk up to the cathedral through the grounds is very impressive -- the cathedral is imposing and the grounds inviting. The kids enjoyed playing in the grass and walking through the maze. The cathedral from the inside is stunning, well worth a visit.
4.5 based on 611 reviews
This imposing Catholic church is the city's best known architectural landmark.
We attended Vigil Mass in the Cathedral. Mass well attended. Celebrant was a young priest and gave a lovely homily. Beautiful Cathedral.
4.5 based on 697 reviews
Bantry House and Garden is a stately home in southwest Ireland situated right on Bantry Bay with panoramic views of the bay and the caha mountains. The estate is owned by Egerton and Brigitte Shelswell-White and is managed by their daughter Sophie and her partner Josh. It has been in the family since the 1700s. The house contains original furniture and objects d'art. The garden is laid out over 7 terraces with a fountain, large wisteria circle and 100 steps leading up to the woodland. The house, garden and tearoom is open to the public daily from easter to october. The estate hosts weddings, music festivals and fairs. We have a separate review page for our B&B accommodation.
We spent a couple of hours touring the gardens and the public rooms inside the house. My partner and I are both decoration and history buffs, so we took our time discovering the lovely interiors and really enjoyed ourselves. Outside, the views from the main terrasse overlooking the bay are fantastic and climbing all the way to the top is worth the exercise. The gardens and the grounds are quite pretty and a lot of fun to explore. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable visit.
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