Kilnasoolagh, Newmarket-on-Fergus
#2 among attractions in Newmarket-on-Fergus
Facts and practical information
Kilnasoolagh is a civil parish in County Clare, Ireland, and a townland within that parish. Church records mention the parish in 1256. ()
Newmarket-on-Fergus Ireland
Kilnasoolagh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bunratty Castle, Castle, Quin Abbey, Ennis Cathedral.
- 6 miSEForts and castles, Museum, History museum
Bunratty Castle, Bunratty
154 min walk • Nestled in the quaint village of Bunratty in Ireland, Bunratty Castle stands as a majestic testament to the country's rich medieval heritage. This imposing fortress, originally constructed in the 15th century, has been authentically restored to its former glory...
- 5.9 miNEHistory museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Castle, Craggaunowen
151 min walk • Craggaunowen is a 16th-century castle and an archaeological open-air museum in County Clare, Ireland. Craggaunowen is located 10 km east of Quin, County Clare. The name Craggaunowen derives from its Irish name Creagán Eoghain. The site is operated by Shannon Heritage.
- 4.4 miNESacred and religious sites, Historical place, Monastery
Quin Abbey, Quin
113 min walk • Quin Abbey, in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, was built between 1402 and 1433 by Sioda Cam MacNamara, for Fathers Purcell and Mooney, friars of the Franciscan order. Although mostly roofless, the structure of the abbey is relatively well preserved.
- 6.3 miNWChurch
Ennis Cathedral, Ennis
161 min walk • Ennis Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. This significant church, with its striking architecture, has been serving the local Catholic community since its...
- 5 miNWMonastery
Killone Abbey
128 min walk • Killone Abbey, situated on the banks of Killone Lake some 3 miles south of Ennis, County Clare, was an abbey of Canonesses Regular founded in 1190 by Donal Mor O'Brien, King of Thomond and Munster and dedicated to Saint John.
- 5.3 miNWMonastery
Clare Abbey, Ennis
134 min walk • Clare Abbey, a historic gem nestled in the quaint city of Ennis, Ireland, stands as a testament to the country's rich monastic heritage. Founded in 1189 by Donal Mór O'Brien, the King of Thomond, this monastery was once a prominent ecclesiastical center and a beacon...
- 3.9 miNEForts and castles, Historical place, History museum
Knappogue Castle, Craggaunowen
101 min walk • Knappogue Castle is a tower house, built in 1467 and expanded in the mid-19th century, located in the parish of Quin, County Clare, Ireland. It has been restored and is open to guided tours.
- 1.9 miNEForts and castles
Mooghaun
49 min walk • Mooghaun is a late Bronze Age hill fort located in County Clare, Ireland. It is a well preserved, recently excavated site, occupying an entire hill with wide views of the surrounding lands. Believed to be the largest hill fort in Ireland, it is one of the region's main tourist attractions.
- 0.7 miE
- 2.7 miNEquestrian trail, Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities
Ballyhannon Castle, Quin
70 min walk • Ballyhannon Castle is a medieval Irish castle dating back to the 15th century, located near the village of Quin in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland.
- 5.8 miNRuins
Doora Church, Ennis
149 min walk • Doora Church, also known as St Brecan, Doora, is a ruined church in the civil parish of Doora, County Clare, Ireland. It may date back to 500 AD, although it has been extensively reworked since then.