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Irish Heritage, Crafts & GardensA vacation at Lorum Old Rectory provides a wealth of possibilities for exploring the region's many Heritage & Archaeological Sites; Historic Houses & Gardens; as well as the opportunity to purchase quality crafts from some of Ireland's best traditional and contemporary Craft Outlets. Our Irish Heritage
Traders and merchants have also traversed the waterways of the Barrow, Nore and Suir for centuries. Located in the Barrow river valley, in the heart of the south east, Lorum Old Rectory is within striking distance of many important historic sites, notable gardens and other places of interest. These include:- Historic Cities & Heritage TownsKilkenny - the medieval capital of Ireland -18 miles/29kms; Waterford - a Viking city and home to the World famous Waterford Crystal - 29 miles/46 kms Wexford - a Viking town - 30 miles/48 kms Irish Castles, Cathedrals & Abbeys Saint Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny - recently celebrated its 800th anniversary Kells Priory - 12th Century and one of the largest monastic settlements in Europe Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown - 13th century Cistercian Monastery Tintern Abbey, Saltmills - 13th Century Cistercian Monastery Ballyloughan & Ballymoon Castles - 13th century and right on Lorum Old Rectory's doorstep Traditional & Contemporary CraftsOver the years, many craft workshops established themselves in an around Kilkenny City. The Castle Yard - formerly the stables to Kilkenny Castle - houses a substantial number of workshops. You enter the Yard through The Kilkenny Design Shop, www.kilkennydesign.ie one of the most exclusive stores in Ireland, which specialises in craft products from all over the country. The villages of Bennetsbridge, Thomastown and Inistioge - all in County Kilkenny - are also notable craft centres. Heritage Gardens
Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow Kilfane Gardens and Waterfall, Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny Woodstock Demesne, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny Kilmokea Manor and Gardens, Great Island, Co. Wexford Johnstown Castle Museum of Agriculture, Rural life and Gardens, Wexford The Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford - www.inhp.ie The National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare - www.irish-national-stud.ie You will find more information on many of these sites at: www.southeastireland.com, www.heritageireland.com or www.gardensireland.com Photos by James Burke www.grand-design.co.uk |
Bobbie Smith
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