LOCATION: Situated 3km from Adare, which is reputed to be "Ireland's prettiest town", just off the national N21 road from Limerick to Killarney, Carbury Cottage is an excellent location from which to take day trips to visit such attractions as Limerick and Cork cities, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and the delights of the Burren in Co. Clare. Shannon Airport is a 45 minute drive away and the ferry port of Rosslare about a 4 hour drive. (If making connections, extra time should be allowed to compensate for traffic conjestion which can occur from time to time, especially during holiday periods and at rush hour). Dublin city, Ireland's capital is about a 4 hour drive away. Galway and beautiful Connemara can be reached in 3 hours. Locally, be sure to visit such attractions as the Castle and Abbeys in Adare, which are interpreted at the Adare Heritage Centre, Clonshire Equestrian and Polo Centre www.clonshire.com, Lough Gur Iron Age settlement and dramatic Stone Circle, Bunratty Castle and its famous Banquet, together with the nearby "Durty Nelly's" themed pub, King John's Castle in Limerick city and much, much more. Visit Shannon Tourism's website for full details of all the Region has to offer.