Barrington's Bridge

Barrington's Bridge is located approximately 14km from Limerick City, in the village of Clonkeen, also known as Barrington after the Barrington family of Limerick. Clonkeen is situated in the Electoral Division of Clonkeen, in the Civil Parish of Clonkeen, in the Barony of Clanwilliam, in the County of Limerick. Though famous for the 53ft, cast-iron bridge, it is also home to a Norman-style church and Glenstal Abbey which is the former home of Matthew Barrington, the man who commisioned for the bridge to be built, his wife and 8 children.

The exact location can be seen on the map to the right.

Activities

Activities available in the area include:

• Taking a trip to Glenstal Abbey, just 10 minutes east of Barrignton's Bridge by car to learn more about the Barrington Family.
• Taking a trip to Limerick City to visit the various other historical attractions such as King John's Castle, the Hunt Museum or St. Mary's Cathedral.
• If you are looking for something more modern, head in to Limerick city to take part in one of the various escape rooms, experience the Limerick nightlife or relax in Limerick's many shopping centers.
• If you are more of a nature lover, you can walk the Slieve Felim Way, visit Littlewood Garden or take time out to go fishing on the Slievenohera and the Mulkear rivers, known locally as excellent sources of salmon and brown trout.