The Whelps
The Whelps is a shoal in County Clare, Munster. The Whelps is situated nearby to the locality Creggaun, as well as near Churchfield.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cratloemoyle Castle and Carrigogunnell.
Carrigogunnell
Ruins
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Carrigogunnell Castle is a medieval Irish fortification near the village of Clarina, on the banks of the River Shannon in County Limerick. The structure dates to at least the early 13th century, and was slighted in September 1691 after being captured during the second siege of Limerick. Carrigogunnell is situated 3½ km south of The Whelps.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cratloe and Clarina.
Cratloe
Village
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Cratloe is a village in County Clare, Ireland, situated between Limerick and Shannon in the mid-west region. It is possible that the name derives from Croit-shliabh meaning "hump-backed hill", referring to Woodcock Hill. Cratloe is situated 3 km northwest of The Whelps.
Clarina
Village
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Clarina is a village in County Limerick in the province of Munster, Ireland. It lies between Mungret and Kildimo on the N69 road 8 km west of the centre of Limerick city. Clarina is situated 5 km south of The Whelps.
Meelick
Village
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Meelick is a small village and townland in County Clare, Ireland, situated a few kilometres north of Limerick city in the Mid-West Region. Meelick is situated 5 km northeast of The Whelps.
The Whelps
- Type: Shoal
- Category: landform
- Location: County Clare, Munster, Shannon Region, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
52.67611° or 52° 40′ 34″ northLongitude
-8.74194° or 8° 44′ 31″ westOpen location code
9C4HM7G5+C6GeoNames ID
3310737
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Localities in the Area
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