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Lough Gur Heritage Centre, Limerick

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Combining archeology and traditional Irish folklore, Lough Gur Heritage Centre teaches visitors about the region's history and culture. The center boasts a wonderful collection of archeological artifacts from the area that tell the story of the region's first dwellers and reveal details about their home life and traditions. You can see burial sites, tools, Stone Age pottery, and the Countess of Bath chalice and paten that all were excavated locally. Use our Limerick trip planning site to add Lough Gur Heritage Centre and other attractions to your Limerick vacation plans.
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  • By joannamS9189GC
    An interesting historical place on the lake ideal for picnics and walks. Great for family and friends  more »
  • By Chrisyberg
    We enjoyed visiting the center and outside even though it was cool and rainy. Very interesting archeological sites.  more »
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  • By Olivier Roy
    The site is not massive or anything but it has a strange feeling to it. Really interesting and full of mysteries!
  • By David Senn
    Beautiful trail with old ruins and a lot of historical information in the center, plus a but of folklore. Worth a visit.
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