Dromore Woods - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Dromore Woods

Covering an area of approximately one thousand acres Dromore Wood has all the attributes necessary for the perfect Nature Reserve. These include rivers, lakes, turloughs and callows, limestone pavement, fen peat, reed and rush beds and vast areas of species-rich woodland. The area comprises perfect habitat for a huge variety of flora and fauna species. Today, most of the townland is accounted for by Dromore Wood Nature Reserve.

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Attractions Near Dromore Woods

Mid Clare Way

Mid Clare Way

3.79km from Dromore Woods

The Mid Clare Way is a long-distance trail in County Clare, Ireland. It is a 148-kilometre long circular route that begins and ends in Newmarket-on-Fergus. It is typically completed in six days. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by East & Mid Clare Way Limited and the Mid Clare Way Committee. The trail was developed over a six-year period and opened on 31 May 1999.

Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre

Dysert O’Dea Castle and Archaeological Centre in Corofin is known for its wealth of historical and archaeological remains. Built in 1480 the castle is now an archaeological centre with more than twenty five archaeological and historical sites. The centre has a modern history room, 1700 AD to 2000 AD, a museum of local artefacts from 1000 BC to 700 AD, an audio visual presentation and a Roof Wall Walk.

Dysert O'Dea Monastery

Dysert O'Dea Monastery

7.95km from Dromore Woods

The monastery of Dysert O'Dea is said to have been founded by Saint Tola in the 8th century. Most of the ruins of the Romanesque structure visible today date mainly from the 12th century. The lancet windows in the east gable were additions from the early 13th century. The stone arch, showing twelve human and seven animal heads, also dates to the 13th century. Inside the church is the grave of Joan O'Dea, wife of the last clan chieftain, Michael O'Dea.

Mullaghmore

Mullaghmore

8.56km from Dromore Woods

Mullaghmore is a village on the Mullaghmore Peninsula in County Sligo, Ireland. It is a holiday destination with a skyline dominated by Ben Bulben mountain. It is in the barony of Carbury and parish of Ahamlish.

Burren National Park

Burren National Park

8.62km from Dromore Woods

The Burren National Park, located in the south-eastern corner of the Burren, Co Clare is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is a place of great natural beauty. There are various marked trails in the Park that take you through many fascinating and beautiful habitats. It is the smallest of the six National Parks in Ireland, while the adjacent territory, including the Cliffs of Moher, is included in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark.

Father Ted House

Father Ted House

9.63km from Dromore Woods

Father Ted’s House is the private home of the McCormack family. Take in the amazing and beautiful views of the Burren National Park from Father Teds sitting room. The parochial house exterior is the same house used in the filming of the series while please note that the interior is different.

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County Clare

County Clare

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County Clare is a county in Ireland, in the Mid-West Region and the province of Munster, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Clare County Council is the local authority. The county had a population of 118,817 at the 2016 census. The county town and largest settlement is Ennis.

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