Kulturweg
Entdecken Sie das Grab der gelben Männer
Kulturpfad.
Distanz
38,7 km
Trainingszustand
Mittlere Ebene
Zykluszeit
1 Stunde 55 Minuten
Ihre Route
This is a lovely & easy loop that includes the following points of interest.
South from Carrigaholt, East to Rhinevilla & Cloonconeen. North & east returning to
Carrigaholt.
The location name Cloonconeen is phonetically from the Irish cluain coinín, which means the meadow (cluain) of the rabbits (coinín).
Note: Many coney Islands exist, several of which are named after coneys (rabbits).
Irish coinín (coneen)Dutch konijn
However, the origin of the name of Brooklyn’s Coney Island is disputed.
Ihre Route
Carrigaholt Castle 3 minutes. 800 m
One of Ireland’s best preserved “Tower Houses”, built around 1488 by the
McMahons, the last Gaelic Chieftains to rule this peninsula.
Start here and see how you feel about venturing further.
Carrigaholt Castle - Kilkee Heritage: Past & Present (clareheritage.org)
Ihre Route
Glasheen (Doonaha) beach. 17 mins 5.6 km
A lovely safe & secluded golden sandy beach. Pack a picnic for this trip, a beautiful beach with a leisurely ride there and back, perfect for a relaxed day out.
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Ihre Route
This trail takes you off-road with a slight hill climb, but the electric bike will help you. 22 minutes and 6.7 km.
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Irish College (Formerly the Coastguard Station)
The Foundation of O'Curry College - Kilkee Heritage: Past & Present (clareheritage.org)
Kilcredaun Lighthouse & WWII look-out point.
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Kilcredaun Lighthouse. - Kilkee Heritage: Past & Present (clareheritage.org)