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DUNMORE CELLAR

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Castlecomer Road, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny, Ireland
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2024
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2024

Remarkable series of limestone caves and cavities, with stalactites and stalagmites, for an unusual and impressive visit

10 km north of Kilkenny, a series of limestone caves and caverns with stalactites and stalagmites. It is said that in 928 the Vikings massacred women and children who had taken refuge in the caves. In 1973, human remains were found along with Viking coins (the main theory is that the unfortunate people died when the barbarians set fire to the cave). The Visitor Centre presents the history of the cave and its geological formation. An unusual and impressive visit, but beware of the 700 steps up.

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La visite commence par un film présentant la formation de la grotte ainsi que son histoire, et les légendes associées. On descend ensuite dans la grotte elle-même. La visite est libre ou guidée selon le monde (nous n'étions pas assez nombreux pour mobiliser un guide et avons donc fait la visite seuls). Il s'agit d'une cave de taille moyenne, et on n'accède qu'à trois des cavités présentées dans le film introductif : on aimerait en voir plus ! Coup de coeur tout de même pour le plafond couvert de petites stalagtites dans l'une des 3 cavités.
Hollow Dunmore, located just a few kilometres from the town of Kilkenny, is discovered during a guided tour, after viewed a short film detailing its past.

During half - an - hour, the guide then leads you in various spaces with delightful names, by showing various stalactites and stalagmites, with a specific speech and close to all. Its humour and good mood allow you to spend an agreeable time during both fun and interesting visit.

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