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Cappamore Town is situated in East Limerick in the
valley where the Mulcaire river flows and located
in the shadow
of the picturesque background of the Slieve Felim
Hills.
Population of Cappamore town – 912
Total Population of Cappamore – 2310
Increase of 25% Approx in last decade
(Reference Cappamore Historical Society, Richard Devane
population survey 2001)
The
parish of Cappamore lies in the barony of Owneybeg,
Co. Limerick and
forms part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly
in Limerick. Within the parish of Cappamore are
31 Townslands.
The words culture, music, song, dance and verse have
long been
associated with Cappamore.
Journeying to Cappamore
Cappamore is fifteen minutes drive from Limerick city or Tipperary
Town and fifty minutes drive from Shannon International Airport.
The town is easily reached from all road networks and has public
transport connection to and from Limerick City.
Golfing
Castletroy Golf club -15 minutes drive
A mature parkland course with a recently constructed modern
club house and facilities. A feature of the course is the
up-hill par four twelfth, which doglegs to the right onto
a plateaued fairway at the top, leading to a well-borrowed
sloping green, where putting skills will be severely tested.
The elevated tee at the thirteenth offers the most picturesque
view on the course, and club selection is all important
to ensure reaching the putting surface of the green below.
The eighteenth is a very difficult finishing hole, with
the green well protected by large bunkers.
Ballykisteen Golf club - 10 minutes drive
Established 1994 Trees, mountains and lakes are just some
of the features to be enjoyed at Ballykisteen. The course
designed by Des Smyth offers a severe challenge for the
champion golfer. Bent and Fescue grasses together with
modern drainage methods ensure all-year-round golf. Forward
tees are provided leading to a course that is both playable
and enjoyable for the average golfer. This course is relatively
new but has been received exceptionally well by local golfers.
Ballyneety golf club - 15 minutes drive
Founded in 1994 Limerick County Golf & Country Club
is the most comprehensive golf and accommodation complex
in Southwest Ireland, featuring a championship-quality
18-hole golf course, a luxurious Clubhouse, 4-star holiday
villa accommodation, extensive practice facilities and
tuition with a team of PGA professionals.
Horse Riding
Adare Equestrian Centre - 30 minutes drive
Clongownagh Kildimo Rd, Adare
Tel:
(061) 396373
Adare Manor Equestrian Centre - 25 drive
Adare Manor Adare
Tel: (061) 395355
Clarina Riding School - 30 minutes drive
Clarina Limerick
Tel: (061) 353087
Clonshire Equestrian Centre - 35 minutes drive
Clonshire Adare
Tel: (061) 396770
Crecora Equestrian Centre - 25 minutes drive
Bettyville Crecora
Tel: (061) 355721
Limerick Equestrian Centre - 20 minutes drive
Coonagh Limerick
Tel: (061) 324794
River Cruising on the Shannon
Nearby Lough Derg is the largest of three lakes on the
magnificent River Shannon. From here you can travel north
on over 300 miles of navigable waterways to savour the
peace, fishing, purity, tranquility, slower pace of life
and friendly people for which the lordly river is world
renowned.
Lough Derg is very much a lake of myth and history. Its
shores have been settled since prehistoric times. Its channel
has been part of one of Ireland's oldest routes. In early
medieval times hermits, heroes, soldiers, raiders, students
and pilgrims, all travelled along this 'highway' from the
Atlantic ocean to the Irish midlands. Today, you can cruise
around Lough Derg like the explorers of the past.
Cruise Hire Companies Include:
- Emerald Star
- Carrick Craft
- Castle Line Cruisers
- Shannon River Cruises
- Athlone Cruisers
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