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Explore Querrin in Ireland

Querrin in the region of Munster is a place in Ireland - some 147 mi or ( 237 km ) West of Dublin , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Querrin

Time in Querrin is now 06:33 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Dublin " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Derry, Lisburn, Belfast, Tralee, and Rinnagonnaght. Since you are here already, consider visiting Derry . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Querrin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Slieve Callan Returns to Kilrush.

0:47 min by Kiely1971
Views: 3881 Rating: 5.00

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Callan being driven through Kilrush (Frances Street) on its arrival back in Kilrush for the first time since it was withdrawn from service in October 1959.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

3:52 min by Henrik Müller
Views: 3195 Rating: 5.00

From the concert in Teach Cheoil, Saturday. Jig set. Very relaxed concert, church only half-full, so he switched the microphones off - ..


West Clare Railway Steams Again 2009

9:12 min by Francis Donnellan
Views: 3002 Rating: 5.00

A collection of photographs and film with contributions from: Pat Shannon (B/W Photographs) Michael Morrissy (Colour Photography + Video Clips) and Edited by: Michael A. Donnellan. ..

West Clare Railway's Last Train Journey 1961

3:17 min by Francis Donnellan
Views: 2637 Rating: 5.00

February the first 1961 saw the tragic closure of the famous West Clare Railway. On this short film we see train Driver, Christy Buggle take the 1952 Diesel Engine on a courtesy return trip to Moyasta ..


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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 52.61 -9.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 6th-century church buildings, Buildings and structures in County Clare, Christian monasteries established in the 6th century, Christian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland, Former populated places in Ireland, Ghost towns in Europe, Holy wells, Islands of County Clare, National Monuments in County Clare, Religion in County Clare, Ruins in the Republic of Ireland, Uninhabited islands of Ireland

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).

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Located at 52.67 -9.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 3ft gauge railways, Closed railways in Ireland, Defunct railway companies of Ireland, Heritage railways in the Republic of Ireland, Narrow gauge railways in Ireland, Railway lines closed in 1961, Transport in County Clare, Visitor attractions in County Clare

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.

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Located at 52.63 -9.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in County Clare, Kilrush, Marinas in Ireland

Fulmar (1868)

The Fulmar was a cargo vessel that sank of the coast of Kilkee, Co. Clare on the night of 30 January 1886. At the time of the disaster the ship was transporting coal from Troon in Ayrshire, Scotland to Limerick City in Ireland. Occurring 50 years to the day of the sinking of the Intrinsic, the ship is one of four that have perished with loss of life off the coast of the small town of Kilkee, the others being the Edmond, and the Inishtrahull.

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Located at 52.72 -9.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: 1868 ships, Kilkee, Maritime incidents in 1886, Maritime incidents in Ireland, Shipwrecks of Ireland

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.

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Located at 52.57 -9.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: 1580 in Ireland, Conflicts in 1580, History of County Kerry, Sieges involving Ireland