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Article: The old sod; Scenic western Ireland transports travelers back in time.
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- The Boston Herald
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- March 15, 1998
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Western Ireland - the land of castles, ancient Celtic forts and the remote lake country where St. Patrick once preached - has some of the nation's finest scenery, and it all lies within a short drive of Shannon International Airport.
Known for its dramatic seacoast, County Clare also boasts a 13th century abbey and two outstanding "living history" parks. Clare's eastern neighbor, County Limerick, has charming country villages and the Shannon River port city of Limerick, the setting for Frank McCourt's best-selling memoir, "Angela's Ashes."
As planes approach Shannon Airport, passengers get a spectacular view of the Cliffs of Moher and the deep estuary ...