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Kilmallock is a
historic town in south east County Limerick, near the border with
County Cork. The town is located in the upper valley of the Maigue
River which it shares with Adare, Bruree and Croom. The town is
situated in the great plain of Munster known as The Golden Vale. A
short distance from the town are the hills and valleys of the
Ballyhoura Mountain Range where many well developed walking trails
are enjoyed by young and old .
Kilmallock is steeped in history. It traces its’ origins back to an
early Christian monastic settlement situated on the banks of the
local river Lubagh. Kilmallock was transformed by the Norman
invaders from a monastic town to a military town. Long stretches of
the Medieval Town Wall, King Johns Castle and one of the medieval
town gates, Blossom Gate are still to be seen. Two impressive church
buildings dating from the 13th century maintain the religious theme.
The Dominican Priory is regarded as one of the finest monastery
ruins in the country, particularly its’ great East window.
Kilmallock has recently been designated the heritage capital of the
Ballyhoura region of Limerick and North Cork,
Friars’ Gate Theatre is the centre of arts in South East Limerick.
The Centre comprises of a theatre and exhibition centre featuring
the works of locally and nationally renowned artists. Friars’ Gate
Theatre offers a vast array of dramatic, music and dance
performances throughout the year. The annual One Act Festival is
held each October during the bank holiday weekend
The Ballyhoura Heritage Information Centre is located in Friars’
Gate Theatre. This centre is designed to provide the visitor with a
taste of the heritage themes and attractions present in the
Ballyhoura Region. The Ballyhoura Heritage Information Centre is
unique in that it interprets the heritage themes of the Ballyhoura
Region predominantly through the medium of art.
Two mountain ranges, the Ballyhoura's and the Galtee's, offer
walkers a unique experience to explore the Irish countryside at its
best. With over 1,500km of off-road marked trails, the area offers
much in the way of walks, from leisurely strolls through peaceful
pastureland or forest tracks, to the
Ballyhoura Way, a 90km, long distance walk which traverses the
area from east to west. |
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