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Take a half day or a full day trip on a journey back in time, walking through the meaningful stories of Lingaun River Valley. Go with the flow as we take a mindful wander through Irish history. Or stay longer and dig deeper into the story of this stunning region.
Perfect for Great Escapers who want Scenery with a story;
Itineraries
Sample Half Day Itinerary
| Time | Location | Key Story | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Carrick-on-Suir | – The story of the castle. – Black Tom Butler & Elizabeth I – Tudor Ireland | 1 hour for the tour. After the tour, visitors may wish to enjoy tea or coffee to refresh themselves for the journey ahead. |
| 11.30 | Depart Carrick-on-Suir and enjoy a drive through the lush green landscape of the Lingaun Valley to visit wonderful High Crosses at Ahenny. | – Ahenny High Crosses. – The important early Church landscape of the Lingaun – The art and meaning of the high crosses | Approximately 15 minutes drive to Ahenny High Crosses, then 30 minutes on site. |
| 12.15 | Leave Ahenny and travel further backwards in time to the spectacular ancient tomb at Knockroe. | – The prehistoric landscape of the Lingaun Valley – Knockroe Passage Tomb, form, function and art – Neolithic Ireland | Approximately 5 minutes drive to Knockroe, then about 30 minutes on site. |
| 13.00 | Leave Knockroe, then heading to magnificent Kilkieran High Crosses | – Kilkieran High Crosses – The important early church landscape of the Lingaun – The art and meaning of the high crosses | Approximately 10 minutes drive to Kilkieran, then about 30 minutes on site. |
| 13.30 | End the half adventure with lunch in Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant | – Local produce lunch slelection – Review the trips and Q&A | Approximately 1 hour for lunch at Kilkieran, then 30 minutes for discussions. |
| 15.00 | Return to Carrick-on-Suir – half day trip complete |
Sample Full Day Itinerary
| Time | Location | Key Story | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Knockroe: start from visiting the oldest passage tomb in Knockroe | – The prehistoric landscape of the Lingaun Valley – Knockroe Passage Tomb, form, function and art – Neolithic |Ireland | 45 mins on site to discover the story of prehistoric Ireland |
| 10.50 | Windgap – Lake side Coffee Shop | – Light refreshment at Lake side Coffee Shop – Windgap Grotto – The art and meaning of the Grotto | Approximately 30 mins for refreshment then quick visit to Windgap Grotto (about 25 mins) |
| 11.45 | Ahenny | – Ahenny High Crosses – The important early church landscape of the Lingaun – The art and meaning of the high crosses | Approximately 5 mins drive to Ahenny then 30 mins on site |
| 12.30 | Kilkieran – Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant | – Kilkieran High Crosses – Learning the culture in early medieval Ireland – The art and meaning of the high crosses – Follows by lunch at Kilkieran Cottage Restaurant | Approximately 10 mins drive to Kilkieran then 30 mins on site followed by lunch for about an hour. |
| 14.10 | Carrick-on-Suir: Ormond Castle | – The story of the castle – Black Tom Butler & Elizabeth – Tudor Ireland | Approximately 10 mins drive to Ormond Castle then 1 hour on site. |
| 15.35 | Carrigmoclear | – The story of the 1798 Rebellion – The betrayal on the hill – The long struggle of Irish independence | Approximately 25 mins drive to Carrigmoclear Hill from Carrick-on-Suir then about 1 1/2 hours on site. |
| 17.10 | Michael Hogan’s Grave | – The continuing story of Irish independence – The tragic death of Michael Hogan – The role of the GAA in Ireland | 5 mins drive to Grangemockler, then 20 mins on site. |
| 17.30 | Full day trip complete |
Sample Two Days Itinerary
| Time | Location | Key Story | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||
| Slievenamon | – The landscape of the Lingaun Valley – Prehistoric Lingaun – The birthplace of the river – Myth and legends – Fionn and Gråinne | ||
| Lunch in Grangemockler | |||
| Michael Hogan’s Grave | – The story of Irish independence – The tragic death of Michael Hogan – The role of the GAA in Ireland | ||
| Killamery High Cross | – The beautiful high cross – The holy well and traditions of pilgrimage and pattern days Early medieval Ireland | ||
| Slate Quarry | – The story of industry and commerce – Nineteenth and early twentieth century Ireland – The uses and craft of slate | ||
| Ahenny Village & High Crosses | – Visit the village to see the homeplace of the quarrymen – Then travel on to the high crosses – The story of art and sculpture in medieval Ireland | ||
| Time | Location | Key Story | Time Needed |
| Day 2 | |||
| Ormond Castle | – The story of the Castle – Black Tom Butler & Elizabeth – Tudor Ireland | ||
| Owning Portal Tomb | – Portal tombs, their period and uses – Folks tales and tradition | ||
| Kilkieran High Crosses | – The high crosses – Medieval Ireland – The ancient kingdom of Ossory | ||
| Lunch in Kilkeran Cottage Restaurant | |||
| Knockroe Passage Tomb | – The prehistoric landscape of the Lingaun Valley – Knockroe Passage Tomb, form, function and art – Neolithic Ireland | ||
| Carrigmoclear Hill | – The story of the 1798 Rebellion – The betrayal on the hill – The long struggle of Irish independence |
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