Killimer
Ireland
Quick coffee break after the Tarbert ferry passage
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Killimer, a small but strategically vital village located on the northern shore of the Shannon Estuary in County Clare. We are situated right on the Wild Atlantic Way, a location that offers 'fabulous views' across the…
Listen in the app2The Shannon Ferry Terminal — A Lifeline of Transit
The primary focal point for most visitors to Killimer is the Shannon Ferry terminal. This service is a modern manifestation of a very old necessity—crossing the Shannon Estuary. …
Listen in the app3The Monument to the Colleen Bawn — A Tragic Memory
Just a short distance from the ferry terminal stands a small monument dedicated to the 'Colleen Bawn,' whose real name was Ellen Hanley. Her story is one of the most famous and tragic 'true crime' narratives in Irish history. …
Listen in the app4Burrane Lower — Agricultural Heritage on the Estuary
To understand the daily life of Killimer, one must look at its agricultural roots, exemplified by farmsteads like Burrane Lower. This property, located right on the Wild Atlantic Way, provides a 'fabulous view' of the Shannon…
Listen in the app5The Old Brogue — Community and Social Life
Every Irish village has a social heart, and in Killimer, that role was traditionally filled by local establishments like 'The Old Brogue.' This pub, situated near the ferry terminal, has been a gathering place for locals and…
Listen in the app6The Estuary Ecosystem — Biodiversity and Environment
The Shannon Estuary at Killimer is a complex and highly productive ecosystem of international importance. It is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), designated to protect a variety of habitats and species. …
Listen in the app7The Moneypoint Connection — Industry and Modernity
Dominating the horizon to the east of Killimer is the Moneypoint Power Station, one of Ireland's largest electricity generation plants. While not located within the village itself, its presence is a significant part of the…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Killimer concludes where the road meets the water, at the busy terminal of the Shannon Ferry. We have explored the strategic importance of this transit link, the agricultural heritage of the Burrane…
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What is Killimer?
Killimer is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.6173, -9.3811 |
| Last updated |