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Things to do/Places to see in Co. Clare - 2017
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19-06-2016 5:40pmI've received numerous requests to update the 2011 thread so with the holiday season and Fleadh Cheoil Ennis fast approaching I decided today was as good a time as any to start a new thread!
I've endeavoured to add new information, remove out of date material and fix all broken links - please drop me a PM if you feel an attraction should be added and I'll do my best to accommodate you.
I hope you all have a great Summer!
Fleadh Cheoil Inis (August 13 - 21, 2017)
http://www.fleadhcheoil.ie/
https://www.facebook.com/fleadhcheoil.ie/
https://twitter.com/fleadhcheoil
http://www.enniscamping.com/
http://www.visitennis.com/whats-on/fleadh-cheoil-na-heireann-ennis/
The “Visit Clare" Website will provide you with lots of ideas and suggestions.
http://www.clare.ie/activities/type-all/town-all/p_0.html
Visit Ennis
http://www.visitennis.com/about-ennis/
Visit East Clare
http://visiteastclare.ie/
Visit West Clare
http://www.westclare.net/
"101 things to love about Co. Clare" by Clare Boardsies might give you a few ideas.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=71180586
Discover Ireland (Clare)
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Places-To-Go/Clare
Afternoon Tea at Father Ted's Parochial House, Glanquinn, Kilnaboy, Co Clare
http://www.fathertedshouse.com/
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=glenquin,+county+clare,+ireland&ll=53.009664,-9.030118&spn=0.00479,0.009645&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=53.009826,-9.029987&panoid=bt1A-Nq5-zTrolTSfMSnnQ&cbp=12,9.31,,0,0
Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan
http://www.aillweecave.ie/
Aistear Park Inis Cealtra Project (4.5 acre Community Park) Mountshannon
http://www.mountshannon.com/index.php/local-features/aistear-park/
Atlantic Airventure, Aviation Centre, Shannon
http://www.atlanticairventure.com/
The Boghill Centre, Kilfenora (Ego Experience Holidays/Retreat)
http://www.boghill.com/
Brian Boru Heritage Centre, Killaloe.
http://www.shannonheritage.com/DaytimeAttractions/BrianBoruHeritageCentre/
Bridges of Ross, Loop Head Peninsula (Birdwatching)
http://www.clarebirdwatching.com/?s=bridges+of+ross
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
http://www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark/
Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
http://www.burrengeopark.ie/
Burren Centre, Kilfenora
http://www.theburrencentre.ie/
The Burren Holiday Painting Centre, Lisdoonvarna.
www.burrenpaintingcentre.com
The Burren National Park
http://www.burrennationalpark.ie/
Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough, Bell Harbour.
www.burrenoec.com
The Burren Perfumery and Floral Centre, Carron.
www.burrenperfumery.com
Burren Birds of Prey and Educational Centre
Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan.
http://www.aillweecave.ie/birds-of-prey
Burren Smokehouse Shop and Visitor Centre, Lisdoonvarna.
http://www.burrensmokehouse.ie/
Caherconnell Stone Fort & Visitor Centre
http://www.burrenforts.ie/
Cahercommaun Stone Fort, Cahercommaun, Co Clare
http://www.burrenforts.ie/main/burren/cahercommaun/
CELT- Centre for Environmental Living & Training, Tuamgraney
http://www.celtnet.org/
Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre, Corofin.
http://www.clareroots.com/
Clare Museum, Arthur's Row, Ennis.
www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/claremuseum
http://www.heritageisland.com/attractions/clare-museum/
Cliffs of Moher (Atlantic Edge Exhibition), Liscannor.
www.cliffsofmoher.ie
Coole Park, Gort, Co. Galway *While it's not in Clare, but it's very popular with Clare people - it's a beautiful amenity and it's free
http://www.coolepark.ie/
Craggaunowen -The Living Past Experience Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge Co. Clare
http://www.shannonheritage.com/Craggaunowen/
Cratloe Woods (Walking/Hiking/Picnics)
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/cratloe-woods/44690
Dolphin Discovery, Kilrush Creek Marina.
www.discoverdolphins.ie
Doolin Cave
www.doolincave.ie
Doolin Ferry
https://doolinferry.com/
Dromoland Castle Estate has nice walks and a beautiful walled garden and it is free to the public.
http://www.dromoland.ie/
Dromore Woodland Nature Reserve, Ruan.
http://www.burrennationalpark.ie/DromoreWoodNatureReserve.html
Dysert O'Dea - Clare Archaeology Centre, Corofin.
http://www.dysertcastle.com/
East Clare Heritage Centre, Tuamgraney.
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/east-clare-heritage-centre/15953
http://www.clarevirtually.ie/eastclareheritagecentretuamgraney.php
Ennis Franciscan Friary
http://www.monastic.ie/history/ennis-ofm-friary/
Ennis Town (County Town)
http://www.visitennis.ie/
Flaggy Shore (The Burren, near New Quay)
http://www.burrengeopark.ie/discover-and-experience/geosites-discovery-points/flaggy-shore/
Glór Irish Music Centre, Causeway Link, Ennis.
http://www.glor.ie/
Hazel Mountain Chocolate - Burren Food Trail
http://www.hazelmountainchocolate.com/
Holy Island, Lough Derg, Mountshannon (Boat leaves from Mountshannon Pier)
http://visiteastclare.ie/project/holy-island/
Irish Seed Savers Gardens and Centre
http://irishseedsavers.ie/
John P Holland Centre (Inventor of the Submarine) Liscannor
http://www.clare.ie/do/the-john-p-holland-centre/
Kilfenora County Clare - The Home of Traditional Ceili Music and The Gateway to the Burren.
http://www.kilfenoraclare.com/
Kilkee Waterworld
http://www.kilkeewaterworld.ie/
Kilkishen - The 12 O'Clock Hills Project
http://www.clare.ie/do/12-oclock-hills-project/
Lahinch Adventures
http://www.lahinchadventures.com/
Lahinch SeaWorld Leisure Centre, The Promenade, Lahinch
http://www.lahinchseaworld.com/
Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells, Lisdoonvarna.
http://www.clare-tour.com/area/Lisdoonvarna/
http://www.clare.ie/place/lisdoonvarna/
Loop Head Peninsula
http://www.loophead.ie/
Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden Quin, Co. Clare
http://www.shannonheritage.com/DaytimeAttractions/KnappogueCastleWalledGarden/
Martello Tower, New Quay, Co. Clare.
http://www.abandonedplaygrounds.com/finavarra-the-stone-martello-tower-of-county-clare-ireland/
Medieval Castle Banquets - Bunratty Castle & Knappogue Castle
http://www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleMedievalBanquet/
http://www.shannonheritage.com/EveningEntertainments/KnappogueCastleBanquet/
Michael Cusack Centre (Founder of the GAA), Carron.
http://michaelcusack.ie/
Moher Hill Open Farm is located in Liscannor just outside Lahinch, it is a fabulous place to take kids.
http://www.moherfarm.ie/index.php?p=home
Mountshannon - White Eagles Viewing & Information Point
http://www.mountshannoneagles.ie/
Music Makers of West Clare Visitor Centre - Miltown Malbay
http://www.themusicmakers.ie/
Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren.
http://www.burrengeopark.ie/discover-and-experience/geosites-discovery-points/poulnabrone/
Quin Abbey
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/quin-abbey/13110
Rock Shop and The Liscannor Stone Story
http://www.therockshop.ie/
Scattery Island, Kilrush. (Open June - August 31st)
(Contact local boat operator for boat departure times)
http://www.clare.ie/do/scattery-island-visitor-centre-and-free-guided-tours/
The Farmyard, Corofin.
http://www.thefarmyard.ie/
Two Mile Gate Lakeside Park & Ballycuggeran Woods
http://www.clare.ie/do/two-mile-gate-lakeside-park-ballycuggeran-woods/
Vandeleur Walled Gardens and Centre, Kilrush.
http://www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie
Vasco Eco Adventure, Fanore, Ballyvaughan.
http://www.vasco.ie/adventure/index.php
West Clare Railway, Moyasta, Kilrush.
www.westclarerailway.ie
There are some lovely beaches in Clare. However, Lahinch, Kilkee and Spanish Point are probably the best known.
Blue Flag Beaches (June 2nd, 2016) Lahinch, Fanore, Kilkee, Cappa beach (Kilrush), White Strand (near Doonbeg)
White Strand (near Miltown Malbay), Spanish Point, Ballycuggaran (freshwater bathing area on Lough Derg near Killaloe) Mountshannon (freshwater bathing area on Lough Derg)
http://www.clarecoco.ie/recreation-culture/leisure-and-swimming/beaches/blue-flag-beaches/
Lahinch
http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Tourism-g212533-Lahinch_County_Clare-Vacations.html
Kilkee
http://www.kilkee.ie
Kilrush
http://www.heritagetowns.com/kilrush.shtml
Loop Head
http://www.loophead.ie/
Doonbeg
http://www.doonbeginfo.com/
Doolin
http://www.doolin-tourism.com/index.html
Ballyvaughan
http://www.discoverballyvaughan.com/
Fanore
http://www.fanore-info.com/
Lough Derg
http://www.discoverloughderg.ie/about-lough-derg/
Mountshannon
http://www.mountshannon.com/
Killaloe
http://www.discoverkillaloe.ie/
O'Briensbridge
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/o-briensbridge-old-barge-loop/71500
O'Brien Line - Cliffs of Moher Cruise
https://www.obrienline.com/
Cliffs of Moher Cruises, Cliffs & Aran Cruises, Doolin Pier.
www.mohercruises.com
Spirit of Killaloe River Cruises
http://www.spiritofkillaloe.com/index.php
Shannon Ferry, Killimer, Kilrush. (Killimer, Co. Clare - Tarbert, Co. Kerry)
http://www.shannonferries.com/1
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Here are a list of websites that maybe of interest to people planning an activity break in Co. Clare.
Fishing holidays in Clare
Clare Fishing Adventures, Kilbaha, West Clare.
http://fishingadventures.ie/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwhZm7BRCUyfS6ho2VjOEBEiQAumpGMjdD-1E4nZVa3TxVuvbI8S__fINJo8LxdC4Off8ogxkaAj0a8P8HAQ
Fishing in Ireland
http://www.fishinginireland.info/guides/clare.htm
Clare Fishing (Sixmilebridge)
http://clarefishing.com/index.html
Fishing & Shore Angling in Doolin
http://www.doolinireland.net/doolin_fishing_angling.html
Cliffs of Moher Fishing
http://www.cliffs-moher.com/fishing.php
Lough Derg Fishing
http://www.discoverloughderg.ie/category/angling-and-fishing-on-lough-derg/
Fishing in East Clare
http://visiteastclare.ie/fishing/
Sea Angling Ireland (Clare)
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/shore%20-%20clare%20n.htm
Carraigaholt Sea Angling
http://www.fishandstay.com/
Fishing For Kids, Killaloe
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/fishing-for-kids/84652
Golfing Holidays in Clare
Clare Golf Course Guide
http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/ireland/countyclare/
Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg
https://www.trumphotelcollection.com/ireland/golf-resorts-ireland.php
Lahinch
http://www.lahinchgolf.com/
East Clare Golf Club, Bodyke
http://eastclare.com/index.php/en/
Shannon
http://www.shannongolfclub.ie/
Woodstock
http://www.woodstockgolfclub.com/
Dromoland
http://www.dromolandgolf.com/
Ennis
http://www.ennisgolfclub.com/
Kilrush
http://www.kilrushgolfclub.com/
Kilkee
http://www.kilkeegolfclub.ie/
Spanish Point
http://www.spanishpointgolfing.com/
Walking Holidays
Irish Walking Trails - Clare
http://www.irishtrails.ie/trails.aspx?c=Clare
Walking Routes in Clare
http://www.walkingroutes.ie/WalkingTrails/Clare
Ennis Walking Tours
http://www.enniswalkingtours.com/
Clare Walking Tours
http://www.clarewalkingtours.ie/
Clare Walks
http://www.clarewalks.com/
Ireland Walking Guide - Clare
http://www.theirelandwalkingguide.com/routes/countyclare
East Clare Walks
http://visiteastclare.ie/project/clare-walking-tours/
East Clare Way
http://www.clarewalks.com/east-clare-way-page.html
Mid Clare Way
http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Mid-Clare-Way/22/
The Burren Way
http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/burren-way/7/
Burren Wild Tours
http://www.burrenwalks.com/collections/walking-tours
Burren Nature Walks
http://www.mullaghmore-burren.com/
Heart of Burren Walks (Guided Walks)
http://www.heartofburrenwalks.com/your-guide
Walking/Hiking in West Clare
http://www.westclare.net/active/active04.htm#cont
Ballycuggaran Trail, Ogonnelloe, Killaloe, Co Clare
http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=171&rec_site=104
Tullaher Loop Doonbeg
http://www.wildatlanticway.com/directory/details/tullaher-loop/80886/#52.731846|-9.525908|15
Estuary Walking Tours, Kilrush.
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/estuary-walking-tours/86236
Wild Atlantic Way - Clare Walks
http://www.wildatlanticway.com/stories/?cid=14&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhZm7BRCUyfS6ho2VjOEBEiQAumpGMnLYo4qv3zgpt2mmz0iZJjQsD42hwVFXNDOR7yeyT2UaAhFV8P8HAQ
Burren Walking Trails
http://www.burrennationalpark.ie/Trails.html
Cycling Holidays
Cycleways in Clare (On road and Off-road)
http://www.irishtrails.ie/trails.aspx?c=Clare
Cycling Holidays in the Burren
http://www.goireland.com/vacations/cycle/clareburren.htm
Clare Cycling Tours, Ennis. Co. Clare
http://www.clarecyclingtours.com
Burren Way Mountain Bike Tours
http://burrenwaymountainbiketours.com/
Clare Bike Hire
17 Abbey Street, Ennis, Co Clare
www.clarebikehire.com
Gleeson Cycles & Bike Hire, Kilrush
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/gleesons-cycles-bicyle-hire/44770
Loop Head Adventure (Cycling)
http://www.clare-tour.com/activities/Loop_Head_Adventures/
Go Cycle Ireland (Sixmilebridge)
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/go-cycle-ireland-cycle-tours-of-county-clare/82357
Bog Road Bike Tours (Kilkee)
http://www.bogroadbiketours.com/
Burren Cycling Routes & Maps
http://www.burrengeopark.ie/discover-and-experience/trails/cycling-in-the-burren/
Lough Derg Cycleway
http://www.everytrail.com/guide/lough-derg-cycleway
Loop Head Cycleway
http://www.wildatlanticway.com/itineraries/cliff-coast/cycling-route-loop-clare/
Surfing Holidays
Surfing in Clare
http://www.discoverireland.ie/things-to-do/activities-adventure/surfing-in-ireland/surfing-in-clare-1
Co. Clare Surf Guide
http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/europe/ireland/eire/county_clare.html
Lahinch Surf Forecast
http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Lahinch0 -
October 8th
Remembrance Colour Run in Kilmihil
Completely free with paint etc provided.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1462088687215737/0
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