What is Ireland’s prettiest village?
Adare, County Limerick, founded in the 13th century is often boasted as one of Ireland’s most beautiful villages and has historic roots and a strong heritage. During the Middle Ages, Adare was a marketplace and the village later became part of the Dunraven estate.
Besides being revered as Ireland’s Prettiest Village, Adare is also a haven for golf lovers and will host the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Adare is a tranquil village to visit with its thatched cottages, historical buildings and churches,a walk in the Adare Town Park is a joy and the village has a wide range of top quality accommodation . Adare also has a number of fashion boutiques, coffee houses, restaurants and bars and for outdoor lovers,walking trails in verdant countryside.
Our restaurants, cafes and bars provide an excellent choice of dining, indoors and outdoors. Check out the wonderful choice of dining options in Adare on this website.
Take a walk in Adare Village Park
The Adare Village Park is apretty oasis and gathering place in the shape of a public park right in the heart of the village. Most of the village including the park was once part of the massive Dunraven estate.
A feature of the park is the lovely thatched gazebo, which plays a part in village events and is an instagram event waiting to happen, it is also a popular photographic background for the many weddings that take place in Adare all year round. Adare Manor could be the perfect venue for a fairy tale wedding –
Adare is located south-west of the city of Limerick, County Limerick. Adare is designated as a heritage town by the Irish government and very proud of its status as Ireland’s prettiest village.
The first settlement of Adare formed around the River Maigue, which is tidal as far as Adare, and the village is referenced in the medieval Annals of Inisfallen at AI982.4 “The Tree of Mag Adar was broken by Leth Cuinn”.
The strategic importance of the river made it necessasry to build a stronghold and Desmond Castle was constructed around 1226. Although Adare is historically a market town, in the Middle Ages, Adare boasted three monasteries. The Earls of Dunraven, who built the Adare Manor (now a luxury resort hotel and popular golf resort ).
About Adare Manor
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As you can see from the headline above, Adore Manor is a great place to visit and to stay at.
Adare Manor will give you a warm welcome typical of a cherished heritage of Irish hospitality. Adare Manor was a labour of love from the very start when built by the Earls of Dunraven and was created to delight, astonish and impress.
The visitor can roam the 840 acres of pristine parkland, dine in a Michelin star restaurant and play a magnificent golf course. When you later experience the depths of relaxation in the spa, you will start to understand the soul of Adare Manor which will make you feel like you are home.
Desmond Castle
Desmond Castle was erected with an ancient ring-fort around the early part of the 13th century and is located on the edge of the village of Adare, just off the N21 on the main Limerick to Kerry road.
Desmond Castle became a strategic fortress during the following turbulent years of the middle ages. The castle was the property of the Earls of Kildare for nearly 300 years until a rebellion in 1536, when it was forfeited and granted to the Earls of Desmond who gave the castle its present name.
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