Croom Attractions
5mi/8km southeast of Adare on the N20 is Croom, with a 12th C. castle restored in the 19th C. In the 18th C., it was the meetingplace of the "Maigue poets." West of Croom are the ruins of a 15th C. church (National Monument) and a massive round tower (12th C.), the top part of which is missing.
Croom Mills is home to a heritage centre where visitors can experience the milling process through hands-on exhibits and an audio-visual presentation.
Address:
Croom Mills Visitor Centre, Croom , Ireland
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
4km/2.5mi east of Croom are the remains of Monasteranenagh Abbey (National Monument), a Cistercian house dating mainly from the 12th C. with good carving.
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