Anything interesting between Blarney and Limerick on the N20?

Ande · Veteran Member

Anything interesting between Blarney and Limerick on the N20?

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

I don't know of anything DIRECTLY on the N20, but if you are willing and have the time, there are some interesting detours available. Most notable, is Lough Gur and Grange:
www.shannonheritage.com/LoughGur.htm

www.ballyhouracountry.com/loughgur.asp

www.nd.edu/~ikuijt/Ireland/Sites/cnoetzel/

Another option would be to turn WEST at the Mallow Roundabout, onto the N72 and go by Kanturk (about 15 miles) to see the scenery and the castle:

www.geocities.com/kanturktown/

Or, 'butter' yet, consider a trip along the Butter Road to Millstreet. You can stop along the way and see the Kerryman's Table and Knocknakilla, stop for lunch in Millstreet at Nibbles or The Wallis Arms, and THEN visit Kanturk.

www.millstreet.ie/

Knocknakilla

www.irelandofthewelcomes.com/articles/article.asp?id=307&issue=42005

"Look at a map of Cork and Kerry, and trace the route from Blarney through Tower, Matehy, Kerry Pike, Donoughmore, Rylane, Mushera, Millstreet, and Rathmore to Killarney. See how straight the old road runs. Better still, come here and seek out the Butter Road for yourself."

Need more?

Bob

yesiree · Guru

Some detours to consider...

A climb up the hill to the church & roundtower ruins in Ardpatrick... the views are quite commanding...you can also see Castle Oliver from up there... there are some very nice hiking trails just a mile or so out of town.

The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll is quite interesting and is close to Kanturk Castle (worth a stop).

Anne's Grove Gardens between Mallow and Fermoy.

Kilmallock has some nice ruins and a non-touristy town centre.

Mitchelstown Caves

Michele Erdvig · Host

Ande,

Bob and Corey have filled you in on what to see. I was just in Kilmallock yesterday and enjoyed visiting the ruins of two churches and the castle gate in town. There is a small museum beside the larger church ruin that is free. Pop in for some info. There is a nice restaurant in Bruff called the Old Bakehouse.

Michele

Ande · Veteran Member

Thanks Bob, Corey and Michele. I will look up your suggestions and incorporate if we have time to venture off the N20. Wish I had two weeks rather than one in Ireland!

Ande

Michele Erdvig · Host

Ande,

I know what you mean. Even a bit over 3 weeks was not enough for me. But I have work to do and can't spare any more time this spring.

Michele