The Whelps

The Whelps is a locality in , . The Whelps is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cratloemoyle Castle and Carrigogunnell.

Ruins
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is a ruins, which is situated 3 km east of The Whelps.

Ruins
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Castle is a medieval Irish fortification near the village of Clarina, on the banks of the in . 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. is situated 4 km southeast of The Whelps.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cratloe and Bunratty.

Village
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is a village in , Ireland, situated between and in the mid-west region. It is possible that the name derives from Croit-shliabh meaning "hump-backed hill", referring to Woodcock Hill.

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is a village in , in the of west Ireland. Its big attraction is Castle, which has a folk museum and medieval-themed banquets.

Village
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is a village in in the province of , . It lies between and on the N69 road 8 km west of the centre of city. is situated 6 km southeast of The Whelps.

The Whelps

Latitude
52.67801° or 52° 40′ 41″ north
Longitude
-8.76427° or 8° 45′ 51″ west
Open location code
9C4HM6HP+67
Open­Street­Map ID
node 559302299
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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