Location: County Roscommon < Ireland
Nearest Airport:
Knock International Airport at 16
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Nearest Ferry:
Dublin at 200
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Nearest Train:
Castlerea at 15
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 45
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Car: necessary
Just 15km from Ireland West Knock International Airport, direct flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham, East Midlands and many more UK airports, direct flights Summer 07 from New York, Boston. Ideal touring base for holidaying in North West of Ireland. Day trips to Athlone, Castlebar, Westport, Galway and Sligo are all within easy driving distance. Knock Shrine just 20km. The Story of Knock began on the 21st August 1879 when Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. The apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. From this miraculous occurrence Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognised Marian Shrine.
Those interested in searching for their Irish Ancestors can start at Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Company based in Roscommon. Local attractions Clonalis House, Strokestown Park House, Boyle Abbey, National Museum of Country Life, depicting rural life in Ireland 100 years ago.
