Ballydougan Courtyard Cottages - Self-catering NITB approved cottages located within an enclosed garden courtyard of a working Pottery. Includes photographs, prices and booking information.
Dundrum House - Guesthouse in Tassagh. Includes photos and tariffs.
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In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been
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-- Iris Murdoch Wit is educated insolence.
- Aristotle At the bottom no one in life can help anyone else in life; this one experiences over and over in
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