Waterville, Iveragh Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland, Europe
Waterville, historically known as Coirean, is a village in County Kerry, Ireland, on the Iveragh Peninsula. The town is sited on a narrow isthmus, with Lough Currane on the east side of the town, and Ballinskelligs Bay on the west, and the Currane River connecting the two. The town's name in Irish refers to the river in the case of The Little Whirlpool, or The Sickle refers to the shape of Ballinskelligs Bay on which the town sits; the name however has been transplanted onto the lake with the Irish name being Loch Luíoch or Loch Luidheach. The Butler family built a house at the mouth of the River Currane in the latter part of the 18th century. They named their house and estate Waterville. The village that developed on the estate during the first half of the 19th century was also named Waterville. The N70 Ring of Kerry route passes through the town. Waterville has a population of 538 (CSO 2002). The first successful transatlantic cable was finally laid after a number of attempts in 1865 by the Anglo American Telegraph Company between Heart's Content in Newfoundland and Labrador and Valentia Island near Waterville. In the 1880s, Cyrus Field's Commercial Cable Company laid the first Transatlantic telegraph cable from the nearby townland of Spunkane to Canso, Nova Scotia. The cable station brought much activity to Waterville and increased the town's size. The town was a favourite holiday spot of Charlie Chaplin and his family who used to stay in the Butler Arms Hotel. They first visited the town in 1959 and came back every year for over ten years. There is a statue of him in the centre of the village in his memory. The community has also obtained permission from the Charlie Chaplin estate to hold the inaugural Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival in the spirit of Charlie Chaplin, the first festival was held in 2011. It is the home of Mick O'Dwyer, Gaelic footballer and former Kerry senior football manager in the 1970s and 1980s. The landowners in Waterville and its environs were the Marquess of Landsdowne, the Hartopps and the Butlers. Both the Hartopps and Butlers were considered good landlords who were helpful to tenants and created employment. The Hartopp Arms Hotel was recorded as elegant as early as 1858. This was later known as the Southern Lake Hotel. It was demolished and the Waterville Lake Hotel constructed in its place at the beginning of the 1970s. On 4 July 2008, the American academic Cass Sunstein married Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, whom he met when they worked as advisors to Sunstein's friend and former University of Chicago Law School colleague, President Barack Obama, on his presidential campaign. The wedding took place in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Lohar, Waterville, County Kerry in Power's native Ireland. The Tech Amergin adult education centre (named after a mythical explorer to the area) has been refurbished. It offers successful events and shows, as well as exhibitions and vocational training. South West Kerry Communities developed a website for Waterville and launched it on 13 February 2009. The community has arranged to hold the inaugural Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival on 25--28 August 2011. On 13 July 1866, SS Great Eastern steamed westward from Valentia Island laying telegraph cable behind her. The successful landing at Heart's Content, Newfoundland on 27 July, established the first telegraph link between Europe and North America. Later, additional cables were laid from Valentia Island and new stations opened at Ballinskelligs (1874) and Waterville (1884) making County Kerry a focal point for intercontinental communication. The Commercial Cable Company were able to lay cables from Waterville to Canso, Nova Scotia, with onward connections. Connections from Waterville to Weston-super-Mare in England and Le Havre in France were soon established. During the Civil War, the communication system between Paris and New York went down on 7 August 1922 when IRA irregulars seized Waterville. There were strong proponents on both sides of the Atlantic and few more so than the Knight of Kerry[citation needed] who fought to have the cable come to Valentia Island. In July 2000, the cable stations received an International Milestone Heritage Site Award from the IEEE (Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers Inc USA) for their significance in the history of electrical science. The Kerry cable stations are recognised as World Heritage Communications Sites.
Toledo, Ohio | Wikipedia audio article
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Toledo, Ohio
00:01:26 1 History
00:02:59 1.1 18th century
00:03:49 1.2 19th century
00:11:10 1.3 20th century
00:12:23 1.4 21st century
00:13:03 2 Geography
00:14:25 2.1 Climate
00:16:13 3 Cityscape
00:16:22 3.1 Neighborhoods and suburbs
00:17:18 4 Demographics
00:18:50 4.1 2010 census
00:21:26 4.2 2000 census
00:24:39 4.3 Crime
00:25:57 5 Economy
00:27:06 5.1 Glass industry
00:27:56 5.2 Automotive industry
00:29:34 5.3 Green industry
00:30:03 6 Arts and culture
00:30:12 6.1 Fine art
00:31:56 6.2 In popular culture
00:33:35 7 Sports
00:35:58 8 Parks and recreation
00:38:08 9 Education
00:38:17 9.1 Colleges and universities
00:39:01 9.2 Primary and secondary schools
00:40:13 10 Media
00:42:01 11 Infrastructure
00:42:10 11.1 Transportation
00:42:19 11.1.1 Major highways
00:43:49 11.1.2 Mass transit
00:44:29 11.1.3 Airports
00:45:10 11.1.4 Rail transportation
00:46:17 11.2 Utilities
00:46:25 11.2.1 Water
00:47:33 12 Notable people
00:47:42 13 Sister cities
00:48:39 14 See also
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Toledo () is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, at the western end of Lake Erie bordering the state of Michigan. The city was founded in 1833 on the west bank of the Maumee River, and originally incorporated as part of Monroe County, Michigan Territory. It was re-founded in 1837, after conclusion of the Toledo War, when it was incorporated in Ohio.
After the 1845 completion of the Miami and Erie Canal, Toledo grew quickly; it also benefited from its position on the railway line between New York City and Chicago. The first of many glass manufacturers arrived in the 1880s, eventually earning Toledo its nickname: The Glass City. It has since become a city with an art community, auto assembly businesses, education, healthcare, and local sports teams.
The population of Toledo as of the 2010 Census was 287,208, making it the 71st-largest city in the United States. It is the fourth-most-populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio, after Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. The Toledo metropolitan area had a 2010 population of 651,429, and was the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the state of Ohio, behind Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Akron.
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel Adare, Adare, Ireland (IE)
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Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel Adare, Adare, Ireland (IE)
Knockanes, Adare, County Limerick 0000This picturesque estate in the village of Adare, County Limerick, is bliss for those who are looking for a retreat from the city glamour. At the Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel with stately decorated rooms, fine cuisine, a wide range of facilities and mystical surroundings will make your stay an unforgettable one.Disabled facilities Accessible RoomsHotel facilities Room Service Free newspaper Gardens Laundry Night Porter Parking Safety Deposit Boxes VIP servicesLeisure facilities Gym Indoor Pool Massage Sauna Solarium TennisRoom facilities Cable television Complimentary toiletries Coffee/tea facilities Telephone Television Trouser Press Voicemail Hairdryer Safe Private bathroom with showerRestaurant The Brennan Room: The restaurant serves delicacies from around the world.Bar Timmy Macs Traditional: Choose your favourite drink from an International range of beverages at this traditional bar and bistro.Children policy Children welcomeCancellation policy Cancel free of charge up to 48 hrs before check-in, else first night ratePets policy Pets not permittedCheck-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00Local Attractions Curraghchase Forest Park Adare VillageLocation Nearest airport: Shannon Nearest train station: Limerick - 35km Directions: Take the N21 south from Limerick and turn left at the roundabout just before Adare Village. The hotel is situated on the right hand side.Credit cards accepted by hotel American Express Mastercard Visa
Hotel Features
General
Room Service, Disabled Access, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Refrigerator, Cable / Satellite TV, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Disabled Accessible Rooms, Disabled Parking, Wheel Chair Access, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Spa/Jetted Tub, Kids Club, Cots, Coffee Shop/Cafeteria, Picnic Area/Tables, Bedding/Pillow Choices
Activities
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Medical Assistance Available, Sauna, Excursions, Billiards, Salon, Fitness Facilities, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Massage, Solarium, Spa & Wellness Centre, Steam Bath, Beauty Salon, Child Pool, Pool Indoor, Doctor on call
Services
Business Center, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting / Child Services, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Currency Exchange, Safe-Deposit Box, Porters, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Shops, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Facsimile, Ballroom, Audio/Visual Equipment, Exhibit Space, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
FAQ
The following questions have been answered for you by Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel Adare... What are your breakfast options?We serve full Irish breakfast or Continental breakfast if required from 7:00am to 10:30am each morning in our bistro & room service is also available here at the hotel. What transport is available to get around?Taxis can be arranged, normally ¬7.00 - ¬8.00. What can I do nearby?We have a full leisure centre which consists of a 20-meter swimming pool, children's pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and fully-equipped gym. Reva's Spa & Hair gallery is also here at the hotel. It has 18-treatment rooms, nail & beauty salon & a hair gallery. It also has a thermal suite. There is music here on Saturday nights in the Bar. There is plenty to do locally. In Adare, there is plenty to do including the Desmond Castle, Adare Heritage Centre, two golf clubs. Locally there is Stonehall Visitor Farm & Buttercup Farm, Boyce's Gardens, the Limerick Racecourse, Kilcornan Karting & the Foynes Flyning Boat museum. Limerick city is only 15 minutes drive where there is an array of shops & Kind John's Castle. Bunratty Catle is 25 minutes drive from the hotel. Do you have internet?We have Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel & it is complimentary. A laptop is required to avail of it. We do have an internet point in the lobby with keyboard & screen & this takes coins. Do you provide parking?We have a large car park that is complimentary.
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