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Rock of Dunamase

| Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Ireland
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Portlaoise
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
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Wexford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Nice to see, lovely location but historical information needs to be updated as it was very faded. More

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Peterborough, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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There are no modern shops, cafes, tourist traps, or paid tours at it's base, which is exactly why it was one of my favorites. There is no admission price and it certainly wasn't crowded. Just you and an amazing 360 degree view, surrounded by history. I'm not a huge proponent of rebuilding a ruin into a re-creation and furnishing it.... More

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Laois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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Would be very helpful to have more tourist information, but a very enjoyable day out More

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Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

not much left of this castle but it is a well kept area we visited here as children while on holidays in region it hasnt changed More

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Dublin
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

An imposing and historic site that could do with more tourist information for interested visitors. Incredible views from the top, great sense of history. More

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Dublin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

This is a wonderful old ruin to visit. You can imagine what it was like in its days of glory and what the people were like. At the top there is a wonderful view all across the countryside, A must see. More

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Portlaoise, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

if you touch the stones and close your eyes, you can feel the magic :). to bad that is almost forgot about someone who can mentein in a good condition. More

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Cork, Ireland
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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This place is wonderful. It is a ruin with historical connections going back to the O'Moore chieftains of Laois and to Cromwell. There is even a 'giant's footstep' if you can find it. The views over the landscape of the Midlands of Ireland are simply spectacular. My family and I have visited on many occasions and will go back again. More

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Laois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Good for people who love to explore and full of history. Quite steep approach so not for faint hearted More

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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Cromwell destroyed this original castle and now all we have is this monument. The site is still there along with the ruins. Great view of all the surrounding county. More

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