Pallasgreen: Heritage and Landscape

When looking for a hotel in Pallasgreen, it helps to first narrow down the reason for your trip: historic buildings and memorial sites shape the area, alongside described routes through the countryside and a broader perspective on Limerick. Individual buildings, a specific tour, and destinations in the wider travel destination appeal to different interests. The following points of reference can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Historic buildings in Pallasgreen

The ruins of Kilduff Castle lie on the N24 at the edge of Pallasgreen and form a striking feature of the landscape there. Coonagh Castle in Coolbaun is a medieval site. The two places represent different aspects of the local architectural heritage, but are not therefore part of the same sightseeing route.

The houses described also differ in their features. Linfield House in Linfield is a country house with a large walled garden and extensive outbuildings; the roadside lodge is also part of the property. Mountsion House in Mountsion is a country house with an imposing gateway. The Rectory, also known as Pallas Glebe, is a country house in Moymore. These examples offer concrete architectural points of reference: a garden and outbuildings, a prominent gateway, or the country-house form.

In Garrane More, New Pallasgreen, the former R.I.C. barracks and the former Erasmus Smith School are among the protected historic buildings. The life-size statue of Paddy Ryan in Pallasgreen offers a different way to connect with local history: it was erected in his hometown in 2004.

Churches, houses, and memorial sites in the surrounding area

In Lackanascarry, Nicker, stands the detached Roman Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist. Its cruciform plan and construction around 1820 give it a distinctive architectural character. The church grounds also include the well-known outdoor Stations of the Cross. Here, church architecture and religious remembrance come together in one place.

Pallas House also has a specific historical connection: the Apjohn family built it on the west side of Old Pallas in the 1790s. Landscape and remembrance come together in a different way at the old Mass Rock on Knock Grean, which overlooks the valley towards Slieve Phelim. Sarsfield’s Rock marks the place where Sarsfield surprised a camp for the night; from there, panoramic views extend to the north, east, and south. Each of the two rocks thus offers its own points of reference for the landscape and its history.

Routes through the countryside

The “Off the Beaten Track” tour in Pallasgreen/Templebraden passes through a landscape bounded by the Slieve Phelims to the north, the Galtees to the east, and the Ballyhouras to the south. The starting point is Erasmus School in Pallasgreen. Stops include Sarsfield’s Rock in Ballyneety, the basalt columns at Linfield Quarry, and the site of the 1921 Dromkeen Ambush. The tour returns to Pallasgreen via the N24, where refreshments are available.

The route description brings together landscape features and named stops along a single route. This distinguishes it from the individually described houses, churches, and memorial sites, each of which serves as a point of reference in its own right. If you are interested in a tour, you can use the named stops and landscape features as points of reference when planning your trip.

The wider setting: Limerick

In the wider travel destination of Limerick, the Limerick Greenway offers a distinct regional route. The 40-kilometre traffic-free route is designed for walking and cycling. It connects the countryside of West Limerick with Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Templeglantine, and Abbeyfeale, and can be reached via several access points. As the access arrangements may change, it is best to check the current access points before planning your visit.

Structures along the Greenway also stand out in their own right: Barnagh Tunnel is 115 metres long, and Ferguson’s Viaduct is a cast-iron viaduct. The regional Greenway can therefore be understood in terms of its length, uses, and railway structures. This information relates to the wider travel destination of Limerick and complements, without replacing, the local architectural and landscape features of Pallasgreen.

Tailor your stay to your interests

This helps you get a sense of the destination based on your interests before looking for a suitable hotel for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Templeglantine, Kilfinane, Tuogh, Knocklong, Reens, Galbally, Croom, Abbeyfeale

For the wider travel overview: Limerick.