Killaloe Day Tour, Co. Clare.
Tuesday August 20th and Wednesday August 21st

08:00 am  Depart UL

09:15 am  Arrive Killaloe

Bealboru, Co. Clare Probably situated at the highest point in the town of Killaloe, where the Roman Catholic church now stands, this royal palace of Brian Boru has completely disappeared.  It commanded a magnificent view of the Shannon valley and Lough Derg. Looking at Killaloe across Lough Derg (Shannon River) from Balina, Co. Tipperary.

County Clare flag in Killaloe.

Which way do we go?????

The ancient one lane bridge connecting Balina, Co.Tipperary on the far side to Killaloe, Co Clare on the near side.

09:20 am  Boat Trip and Killaloe Heritage Centre

Leaving Balina on the Spirit of Killaloe.

Looking at Kincora, the Brian Boru Ringfort from the river.

11:20 am  Visit Brian Boru Ringfort (Kincora)

Kincora, Co. Clare - Ceannocora (the head of the weir) which is situated about two kilometres from Killaloe, is today a tree-covered mound on an eminence overlooking what was a ford, before it was deepened during the construction of the Shannon hydro-electric scheme in 1926.  It was a major palace of Brian Boru.  Teige, King of Munster, died here in 1086. A rounded hill raised for protection.  Has been dug out by archeologists.

For the first time in almost one thousand years the Banner of Brian Boru flew over Beal Boru! James O'Neill O'Brien raising the banner of Brian Boru over the ringfort.

A view of the Shannon river from the ringfort.

11:50 am  Lunch in Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe
12:50 pm  Depart Killaloe

01:50 pm  Arrive Cashel Castle
01:55 pm  Tour of Rock of Cashel

The base of the hill.

Climbing the hill.

 
Inside and outside of the Castle.

A view to the west.

A view south and the city of Cashel, Tipperary.

St. Patrick's cross.

03:30 pm  Depart Rock of Cashel

04:30 pm  Arrive UL