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When your boss is on your back cos you've chucked too many sickies, it's time to take a break from the daily grind and say hello to Ballingarry!
It sits 200 kilometres southwest of the country's capital, Dublin.
Limerick is overflowing with fantastic things to see and do. Just 25 kilometres to the northeast, here you'll be able to explore St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone.
Keep a sharp lookout for seashells to add to your collection at home or try to spot creatures like starfish and seabirds at Silver Strand and Banna Beach. You'll find these popular shorelines 90 kilometres and 70 kilometres away, respectively.
Take a long, deep breath and admire the natural beauty of Lough Gur. It lies 20 kilometres away from Ballingarry. You'll also discover more peace and quiet at Scattery Island, 45 kilometres away.
Remember to pack some blue and black clothes so you can support the local rugby union team, the Shannon RFC, at Thomond Park. Located 25 kilometres away in Limerick, the stadium is also the home ground of the Munster Rugby.
Croagh, 6 kilometres to the north, is popular for the Adare Golf Club and the Adare Heritage Centre. Why not find your way there and stop by these excellent attractions? Alternatively, head to Rathkeale, 7 kilometres to the northwest of Ballingarry, for the Irish Palatine Heritage Centre and Aughinish Alumina Nature Trail.
Spend a morning or afternoon wandering around Adare Augustinian Friary, Old Augustinian Friary and Old Trinitarian Abbey. They are all not far from the middle of Adare, 11 kilometres to the northeast. If you're keen for more, Adare Castle and Religious Houses should also be on your travel list.
Your eyes shouldn't get to have all the fun while you're in Limerick. Give your taste buds a little lovin' too by sampling the local food and beverage offerings. After all, you can't say you've truly experienced a place until you've tasted its flavours.
Are you curious about some of the popular ingredients that are used here? Prepare to be served mutton and pork in a number of your meals.
While Ballingarry features plenty of culinary comforts, you shouldn't leave without tasting Irish stew (lamb or mutton with potato, onion and parsley) and bacon and cabbage (pork back boiled with cabbage and potato). Considered signature dishes, you'll need to add them to your must-eat list if you really want a true taste of the region.
Calories don't count when you're on holiday, right? So it's an excellent excuse to indulge in some sweet seedcake loaf, a much-loved dessert.
Life's not all beer and skittles, but there's certainly nothing wrong with savouring a cold one every once in a while. When you're in Limerick, make sure it's Murphy’s Irish Stout.
You're bound to sense a party atmosphere in the air leading up to the 17th of March. The locals will be getting themselves ready for Saint Patrick's Day, a day of nation-wide celebrations.
Time to say goodbye to the fantastic Limerick region? You might only have a few European euros spare, but you'll be rich in unforgettable experiences.
From Ballingarry, it's 25 kilometres north to Shannon Airport (SNN). This is the closest airport. Remember to give yourself a bit of extra time to get there so you don't miss your plane!
Book a room at any of our most recommended accommodations, like the Adare Manor and The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge, and you'll be certain to roll out of bed revitalised each morning.
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