Dromore

#568 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Forest, Natural attraction

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Dromore, County Clare is a rural townland in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland. It is located in the parish of Ruan and was formerly the location of Dromore House. Today, most of the townland is accounted for by Dromore Wood Nature Reserve. It is open to the public and also contains the ruins of Dromore Castle. ()

Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 52°55'30"N, 8°57'44"W

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Dromore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clare Museum, Dromore Castle, O'Dea Castle, Ennis Friary.

5.6 miS
Museum
Clare Museum, Ennis
144 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ennis, Clare Museum offers a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of County Clare's history and heritage. Housed in the former Sisters of Mercy Convent in the picturesque town, this museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and exhibits that...
~200 ftNW
Nature and wildlife, Park, Forts and castles
Dromore Castle, Ennis
1 min walk • Dromore Castle, a striking architectural gem, stands proudly in the historic city of Ennis, Ireland. This formidable structure, with its robust stone walls and imposing towers, is a testament to the medieval era's grandeur and the rich heritage of the region.
4.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
O'Dea Castle
114 min walk • O'Dea Castle, also known as Dysert O'Dea Castle, is an Irish fortified tower house, loosely described as a castle at Dysert O'Dea, the former O'Dea clan stronghold, 5 kilometres from Corofin, County Clare.
5.6 miS
Historical place, Architecture, Monastery
Ennis Friary, Ennis
143 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Ennis, Ireland, lies the historic Ennis Friary, a testament to the town's medieval past. This Franciscan monastery, founded in the 13th century, is an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time, offering visitors a...
4.6 miW
Monastery
Dysert O'Dea Monastery
117 min walk • Dysert O'Dea Church near Corofin in County Clare, Ireland stands on the site of an early Christian monastery which was reportedly founded by St. Tola in the 8th century. Most of the present structures are from the 12th century.
5.6 miS
Church
St Columba's Church, Ennis
142 min walk • St Columba's Church is a congregation of the Church of Ireland, part of the Anglican Communion, in Ennis, County Clare, western Ireland. St. Columba's was built between 1868 and 1871 as the new building for Drumcliffe Parish to the design by architect Francis Bindon.
5.6 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Civic center
Glór, Ennis
143 min walk • glór, formerly glór Irish Music Centre, is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located in the town of Ennis County Clare. Its capacity allows for 485 people for seated performances.
3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Atedaun
95 min walk • Lough Atedaun is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in The Burren of County Clare.
5.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Inchiquin Lough
145 min walk • Inchiquin Lough is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in The Burren of County Clare.
0.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dromore Lough
16 min walk • Dromore Lough is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in County Clare.
2.4 miE
Monastery
Inchicronan Priory
61 min walk • Inchicronan Priory, as a daughter house of Clare Abbey. It became a parish church in 1302AD and was dissolved c.1543 by Henry VIII, but it was restored and in use by 'friars' in the reign of Elizabeth...