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One county worth heading your way to while in Ireland is Co. Clare. God must have been a whole lot generous to this part of Ireland because He endowed Clare with nothing but the best sights, scenery and attractions. The living proofs of this abundance are the charming villages all encompassing a remarkable sights of their own.
If you have been to Lough Derg for a pilgrimage or most probably a spiritual revival, you must have come across Killaloe. This village in Co. Clare is marvelously lying just along the southern end of the well visited Lough Derg. The name Killaloe was derived from Cill Dálua which means “the Church of St. Lua”. This name was used during the time when this dainty village was still a monastic center.
Killaloe was close to being Co. Clare’s capital when Queen Elizabeth gave the governor an authority to choose which among these three villages: Quin, Ennis and Killaloe, should become the capital. By reasons of fair judgment, the governor picked up Ennis.
This town is rich in historical legacy as it housed a number or Ireland’s greatest High Kings. Each corner of this town bears the troubled yet rewarding past of Killaloe. After centuries of restoration, the Killaloe you will be experiencing now is a product of a victorious survival from the famine of the 18th century.
Since Killaloe is standing on the Shannon River, it is an ideal destination for fishing, boating, sailing, cruising and swimming. Water adventures like this are what most tourists to this place indulge in to break off from life’s stress. Most of this town’s enticements have something to do with the River Shannon.
Traditional and contemporary Irish music can also be enjoyed in this town. The perfect time to catch these performances is on the weekend. So while you are at Killaloe, make your Saturday nights available for these musical treats.
Accommodations right within this town make your stay more comforting and relaxing. Without having to worry about where to rest those tired bodies from a day of exploration, you will certainly be loving your stay in Killaloe.
Killaloe should be included in your itinerary the next time you visit Ireland. There are more mysteries to unlock and more adventures to enjoy once you are already in this place.
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