Killaloe

Killaloe is a town in east County Clare, Republic of Ireland, situated in the midwest of Ireland. The town is on the south end of Lough Derg, while the settlement spreads across the River Shannon, with the County Tipperary side known as Ballina. The surrounding area is popular for hill-walking.

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The University of Limerick has its outdoor pursuits centre near the town, on the shore of the lake.

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Catholic Encyclopedia Entry

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:See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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County Clare: County Clare (Contae an Chl?ir in Irish) is in the Irish province of Munster. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, northwest of the River Shannon and bordering Lough Derg. Area: 3,147 km? (1,215 square miles). Its capital is the town of Ennis....

Republic of Ireland: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like Ulster, (Republic of) Ireland, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology) ....

Ireland: :This page is about the island of Ireland. For the political territories on the island, see Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the History section below....