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Rathdrum is situated
high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley
and offers the tourist majestic views of the River Avonmore,
which flows through the Vale of Clara.
Rathdrum is an ideal location
for hill walking, cycling, canoeing and touring. Pubs,
lounges and restaurants offer good value day and night
service and entertainment. Rathdrum was the birthplace
of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest political
leaders of modern Irish history. Visitors are introduced to
Avondale House by way of a video presentation of the life of
Parnell, which is followed by a stroll around this historic
house. The house is set amongst the Avondale Forest, which
is excellent for both picnics and walking. In the town there
is the Parnell National Memorial Park. |