Touring Kilrush in Ireland
Kilrush in the region of Munster with its 2,712 citizens is located in Ireland - some 143 mi or ( 230 km ) West of Dublin , the country's capital city .
Time in Kilrush is now 07:41 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Dublin " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Penzance, Derry, Belfast, Tullycreen Upper, and Tralee. Being here already, consider visiting Penzance . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Kilrush ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Slieve Callan Returns to Kilrush.
The West Clare Railway engine No 5 Slieve Callan being driven through Kilrush (Frances Street) on its arrival back in Kilrush for the first time since it was withdrawn from service in October 1959. Th ..
Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh at Éigse Mrs. Crotty 2008, jigs
From the concert in Teach Cheoil, Saturday. Jig set. Very relaxed concert, church only half-full, so he switched the microphones off - ..
(HQ) New Year's Eve Celebrations Dingle - Fireworks and Countdown !
Great excitement in the town www.dingle-region.com ..
Video guide of beautiful Kilrush Clare Ireland
www.selfcateringhomes.ie for a video guide of beautiful Kilrush Clare. When visiting you should enjoy yourself by staying in a Self Catering Kilrush. Available to book direct with the owner for best v ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kilrush Marina
Kilrush Marina is a locked marina in Kilrush Harbour, Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. It has a well equipped marina services building, with an extensive boatyard, including a large indoor boat storage and repair facility. Many boats from other leisure boating centres on the West Coast of Ireland winter in Kilrush. Originally funded by Shannon Development the marina has grown to be an integral part of the local economy.
Located at 52.63 -9.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
West Clare Railway
The West Clare Railway (WCR) originally operated in County Clare, Ireland between 1887 and 1961, and has partially re-opened. This 3 gauge narrow gauge railway ran from the county town of Ennis, via numerous stopping-points along the West Clare coast to two termini, at Kilrush and Kilkee (the routes diverging at Moyasta Junction).
Located at 52.67 -9.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Inis Cathaigh
Inis Cathaigh or Scattery Island is an island in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland. It lies off the coast of Kilrush, County Clare. The island is home to a lighthouse, a ruined monastery, an Irish round tower and the remains of an artillery battery. The Irish name Inis Cathaigh was formerly anglicised Iniscathy, which later became Iniscattery and finally Scattery.
Located at 52.61 -9.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Moneypoint power station
Moneypoint is Ireland's largest electricity generation station (output 915 MW) and only coal-fired power station. It is located on the River Shannon near Kilrush, County Clare and was constructed at a cost of more than £700m, in one of the largest capital projects in the history of the Republic of Ireland. The station operates largely on coal, making it both unique in the context of Irish electricity production and the country's single largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Located at 52.61 -9.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle
The Siege of Carrigafoyle Castle took place at Easter in 1580 near modern-day Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland on the southern shores of the River Shannon. The engagement was part of the English crown's campaign against the forces of Gerald Fitzgerald, 15th Earl of Desmond during the Second Desmond Rebellion. The castle was held by rebel troops in the service of Desmond and some Catholic troops from continental Europe.
Located at 52.57 -9.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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