The archaeology of lough gur is set within the context of archaeological research in ireland over the past 70 years and where possible a chronology and interpretation of sites is presented. Lough gur visitor centre museums and attractions lough. A guided tour of lough gur with historian and author. Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated. My wife and i went in early march, 2016 and really lucked out with the weather. Additional editors included chairperson of the lough gur historical society george. Lough gur stone circle is not just the oldest and largest stone circle in ireland, but also western europe or so tim casey the farmer who owns the land, and selfappointed caretaker tour guide tells me. Jul 28, 2018 a map of lough gur showing just some of the significant historical sites in its surroundings. The information gleaned from the results of excavations, surveys and from the finds is gathered. In 2100bc, bronze age people built the largest stone circle in ireland nearby. Humans have lived near lough gur since about 3000 bc and.
The farm by lough gur goodreads meet your next favorite book. Childrens writing competition lough gur march 23, 2020. Lough gur is a magical and mysterious place that is rich in folklore along with a wealth of archaeology and history dating back to stone age times. The grange stone circle was built at least 4,000 years ago but may go back as far as 6,000 years.
To accompany the beautiful and ancient landscape are numerous myths and stories told by the townsfolk. Excavations began in lough gur almost 150 years ago and the great campaigns of investigation by sean p. An account of the lost world of the strongfarm family in postfamine munster. A new guide to lough gur titled this is lough gur, the jewel of an antique land will be officially launched by professor of archaeology rose cleary in reardons bar holycross this saturday, 4th august at 7pm. It is run by a voluntary committee which currently.
Writing competition winner lough gur april 7, 2020. This is the story of my family and mary carbery has done a splendid job of capturing the time and events and wrapping the lives of the obrien family around. Loch goir or loch gair is a lake in county limerick, ireland between the towns of herbertstown and bruff. Examples of archaeological sites for each age include. Nov 02, 2017 lough gur and the surrounding area are so rich in culture, history and magic. There is also information on rose fitzgerald kennedys ancestors. Bronze age people who lived around lough gur in 2100bc built grange stone circle. An account of the archaeology and history of lough gur and its surrounding areas, looking at the archaeological remains, tombs, graves. The true story of the authors family who lived on a farm by lough g. Lough gur preschoolafterschool is a community venture that opened in sept 2015. The master with his men, the mistress with her maids, all worked in happy unity. Lough gur visitor centre limerick updated may 2020 top. People come to lough gur for its beauty and tranquillity but many more want to find out more about this magical place. This is lough gur, the jewel of an antique land book launch.
This is lough gur the jewel of an antique land lough gur. The new book will be on sale in lough gur heritage centre and local stores. Including archaeology, history, folklore, environment, music and. A guided tour of lough gur with historian and author michael.
Lough gur county limerick updated april 2020 top tips. Micheal quinlan has written an entrancing lough gur trilogy this fictional tale begins in 3500bc with the settlement of knockadoon at lough gur. Set in rural ireland in the 19thcentury, this is the true story of a family that lived on a farm by lough gur in county limerick, a world in itself. An audio visual show and display panels on the geology, botany, zoology and archaeology of the area are combined with local folklore and celtic festivals while the centre also houses replicas of. Many portable antiquities have been recovered from the lake and the surrounding countryside. Michael guides you through the stone and bronze ages and into early 20th century ireland, weaving together known history and imagined characters with such grace that it is difficult to say where the known and unknown intersect. It is a complete ring made from 1 stones that stand upright in close proximity to one another. Lough gur is one of the richest landscapes of field monuments in ireland and the lake and hinterland have been the focus of archaeological research including excavation and survey over the past 150 years. Rome2rio makes travelling from limerick to lough gur easy.
Rained a little near the end of our walk around by the lake but not enough to spoil anything. A description of lough gur is given in the book the farm by lough gur by mary carberry. Hill climbing, fairy trails and open spaces to run and explore for younger visitors. Today, you can see these and other signs of the human life that have existed for thousands of years. Lough gur is an amazing experience in so many different levels. The landscape features sites that represent every major period of human history in ireland. The archaeology of lough gur rose cleary 9781999790974. Limerick to lough gur 3 ways to travel via line 329 bus. Mary carbery 1867 1949 edited mrs elizabeth freke, her diary, 1671 to 171419 and was the author of several books, including the farm by lough gur 1937, a celebrated account of farm life in ireland during the nineteenth century, and happy world 1941, a memoir.
The lough gur heritage centre was the first stop on our munster vales trip. The social history of the lough gur region includes famous emigrants such as boss croker, and the lough gur visitors centre records his influence on new york politics. From neolithic house sites to medieval castles lough gur has. An account of the lost world of the strongfarm family in postfamin.
Lough gur is a magical and mysterious place that is rich in folklore along with a wealth of archaeology and history dating back to stone age. Tom mcnamara an appreciation oh, i long to see the. Lough gur and district journal, limerick city council. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Discover the horseshoeshaped lake and explore the onsite heritage centre to find out more. May 9, 2020 lough gur heritage centre is a community run tourist attraction telling the story of 6,000 years of habitation in the lough gur area. A map of lough gur showing just some of the significant historical sites in its surroundings. Lough gur is at the heart of a remarkable archaeological landscape featuring sites that represent every major period of human history in ireland. Lough gur visitor centre limerick 2020 what to know. Neolithic pottery was found in the lake and the surrounding area that matched the pottery found at grange stone circle meaning that grange stone circle and the lough gur area was probably populated and used at the same time. View all attractions near lough gur on tripadvisor.
The collection and preservation of local to national history continues to be a primary objective. It depicts a social hierarchy of dominant men and credulous servants and hangerson, mirroring the hierarchy of formal. Apr 09, 2014 a short film shot of lough gur by tony grehan photography and video. Lough gur heritage centre, limerick ticket price timings. And while the mp3 downloads had me looking forward to exploring the area, they didnt bring the past to life or help us see the magic shimmering across the landscape, the way a personal tour with michael did. It is one of irelands most important archaeological sites.
I stopped off first to inspect the largest stone circle in ireland. Lough gur county limerick all you need to know before you. It has been in his family for generations so he has seen just about every type of visitor imaginable come and go. In 3000bc, farmers cleared the forests and built their stone houses on the banks of lough gur. At dawn on midsummers morning, they performed rituals at the stone circle that we know little about.
Lough gur county limerick 2020 all you need to know. The region around lough gur is a remarkable area of archaeological interest. A member of staff will be available to assist with interpretation of the exhibition. History lough gur has been a place of continuous habitation for at least6,000 years since the arrival of the neolithic people and represents in microcosm each of the different ages. He was the son of maurice fitzgerald, 1st earl of desmond, by his third wife aveline eleanor, daughter of nicholas.
Friends of tom published a beautiful 60 page book of the lays and legends of lough gur and district by tom last christmas which is at this early stage already a collectors item. Lough gur is a lake in county limerick, ireland between the towns of herbertstown and bruff. The interpretative centre includes audio visuals, touch screens, audio guides along with informative exhibition panels. We spent four days in the tiny village of bruff, close to lough gur a beautiful little lake at the base of a steep and rugged hill in county limerick, ireland. Tom mcnamara an appreciation oh, i long to see the church. Lough gur county limerick all you need to know before. This real life story of a young country girl raised in rural ireland in the decades after the great. Grange stone circle can be seen to the left of the lake. The facility was completely refurbished and upgraded in 20. In 900ad, a small farmstead was built in the vicinity. The serene lake with its beautiful view is a home away from home for any nature and history lover. Its a magical place steeped in folk lore, history and archeological significance and this memoir is an account of what it was like to grow up on a farm nearby in post famine, 19th. Lough gur visitor centre limerick all you need to know. This is lough gur the jewel of an antique land the book was the last.
Physical evidence of occupation from the neolithic, bronze age, iron age, early christian, medieval, early modern and modern eras. Gerald fitzmaurice fitzgerald 3598, also known by the irish gaelic gearoid iarla earl gerald, was the 3rd earl of desmond, in southwestern ireland, under the first creation of that title, and a member of the hibernonorman dynasty of the fitzgerald, or geraldines. Aug 02, 2018 a new guide to lough gur titled this is lough gur, the jewel of an antique land will be officially launched by professor of archaeology rose cleary in reardons bar holycross this saturday, 4th august at 7pm. Lough gur is a flat, silvery lake of about four miles in circumference. The farm by lough gur was first published in london in 1937 and quickly reprinted. The ruins of a castle, bourchiers castle can be found in a farmyard next to the lake. The comprehensive volume includes history, archaeology, folklore, poetry and a number of timehonoured songs relating to lough gur. Find all the transport options for your trip from limerick to lough gur right here. Closed tuesday 25th february 2020 lough gur february 24, 2020. The importance of this book is emphasised by dr philip o regan, dean of the kemmy business school at the university of limerick who stated the archaeology of lough gur by rose cleary highlights the importance of this area, not only in terms of the rich heritage that is found here, but also in terms of the untapped potential that exists in lough gur. My early arrival at lough gur enhanced the atmosphere of a special place that has seen continuous habitation for 6,000 years. Loch goir is a lake in county limerick, ireland between the towns of herbertstown and bruff. The publication of a journal was undertaken in 1985 and, to date, ten editions have been printed, comprising over 800 pages, containing a goodly proportion of. Lough gur visitor centre limerick 2020 all you need to.
The magical landscape of lough gur in limerick is marked by thousands of years of history. Lough gur visitor centre, in lough gur county limerick, houses a number of exhibitions detailing the fascinating archaeological finds in this area. His contribution to this journal and many others is proof of his knowledge of history, particularly at a local level. A short film shot of lough gur by tony grehan photography and video. Minister josepha madigan launches the archaeology of lough.
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