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A walk beyond the market square
Most visitors head straight for the riverfront cafés, but the north‑side lanes hold a quieter narrative. Tucked behind the stone façade of the old schoolhouse, a modest garden supplies fresh herbs to the local inn; the scent of rosemary and thyme drifts onto the cobbles, signalling a centuries‑old tradition of seasonal planting. A few minutes’ stroll further reveals a modest copper‑smith’s workshop, where the clink of metal still echoes the town’s early industrial pulse. Pop in for a quick chat; the craftsperson will often share the story of a family heirloom they are restoring, a subtle window onto the way heritage lives in everyday work.
When the river meets the festivals
The town’s calendar swells around the summer solstice, when the River Fergus becomes a stage for community boat races and impromptu music sessions. Rather than booking a guided boat tour, consider joining a local rowing crew for a half‑hour glide; the rhythm of the oars offers a rare perspective on the surrounding hillsides and the quiet residential terraces that line the banks. Nightfall brings spontaneous ceilidh dancing on the banks, where locals invite newcomers to join a reel. The experience blends natural beauty with lived culture in a way that scheduled sightseeing rarely captures.