Adare is Designated as a Heritage Town by the Irish Government: Adare is one of Ireland's prettiest villages and a major tourist destination on many sightseeing tours of Ireland's south-west. Situated on the Maigue river, a tributary of the Shannon river, Adare's existence dates back at least to the early 13th century.  Its Gaelic name 'Ath Dara' means the 'ford of the oak' - from the combination of water and woodland. Our first visit to Adare some nine years ago was very brief and we … [Read more...]