Discover Clarina

Clarina brings together the history of a village near the Shannon and striking traces of times gone by. A former gate lodge tells the story of an old estate, Sailor's Haggard recalls local salmon fishing, and Carrigogunnell Castle stands nearby on volcanic rock. As you plan your trip, you can choose between architectural history, village traditions and views of the landscape at the Shannon Estuary.

Clarina between Limerick and the Shannon

The village is eight kilometres west of Limerick City on the N69. Clarina is also close to the Shannon and its tributary, the Maigue. This location gives you a clear point of reference when comparing Clarina as a place to stay with Limerick City. When looking for a holiday rental, the first choice is where to stay: would you like to plan your visit in Clarina or in Limerick City? The distance and location details given here can help you find both places on the map.

Carrigogunnell Castle: a castle on volcanic rock

Carrigogunnell Castle lies three kilometres north of the village. Built in the mid-15th century, the castle stands on volcanic rock overlooking the Shannon Estuary. Its location and foundations give it a distinctive presence in the landscape. Visitors interested in historic buildings will find a different focus here from the places of remembrance in the village itself.

The castle's history also has a defining end: during the Siege of Limerick, Carrigogunnell Castle was destroyed by cannon fire in 1691. Its construction in the mid-15th century and its destruction in 1691 mark two different chapters in its history.

The gate lodge and village history

Elm Park House is a former gate lodge built around 1828. It once provided access to the Elm Park estate, the former residence of Lord Clarina. The gate lodge makes a significant contribution to the village's architectural heritage. Its history leads from a single building to a former estate and its residents: anyone interested in Clarina's architectural past can explore this story alongside the older history of the castle.

Remembering fishing on the Shannon

Sailor's Haggard preserves another piece of local history. It recalls people who passed through Newtown in Clarina to fish in the tidal waters of the Shannon. The site also preserves the memory of the local tradition of salmon fishing. The focus here is not on a single building, but on the people and an activity connected with the river.

Sailor's Haggard was designed and built by a group of local volunteers. This story of its creation is part of its significance, alongside the memories it preserves. For a trip that includes local traditions as well as the history of castles and buildings, this site offers a distinct way to discover Clarina.

Choose Clarina as your holiday destination

The different stories offer a clear guide based on your interests: Carrigogunnell Castle represents the castle's past and the Shannon Estuary, Elm Park House a former estate, and Sailor's Haggard the memory of salmon fishing. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Clarina, you can consider these themes alongside the village's location west of Limerick City when choosing where to stay. The historic sites offer different points of interest, rather than all showcasing the same aspect of the destination.

The restored Kilkeedy cemetery and the Tervoe Monument are also mentioned as important visitor interests in the area around Clarina. Together with the historic sites in Clarina, they broaden the range of possible themes for a trip, without implying that they form a single route or are close to one another.

Discover more places

Other places at this level include Rathkeale, Adare, Ballyneety, Ardpatrick, Croom, Cill Mocheailóg, Knocklong and Abbeyfeale.

For the main travel overview: Limerick.