Things To Do
Towns/Cities to explore
Doolin: https://visitclare.ie/places/doolin/ OR https://doolin.ie/ Ennistymon: https://visitclare.ie/places/ennistymon/ Lisdoonvarna: https://visitclare.ie/places/lisdoonvarna/ Galway: https://www.galwaytourism.ie/
Burren National Park
The Burren National Park, covering 1,800 hectares in the southeastern corner of the Burren in County Clare, draws its name from the Irish boíreann, or rocky place. But the Burren has been referred to as fertile rock, internationally famous for its landscape and unique flora.
Cliffs of Moher
One of Ireland’s favorite visitor experiences, the Cliffs of Moher tower over the rugged West Clare coast. Walk the safe, paved pathways and view the famous Cliffs on Europe’s western frontier and enjoy the spectacular vistas over the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands.
Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO Global Geoparks are internationally recognised places with unique geology, landscapes, history and culture. Whatever your interest, from archaeology to adventure, from geology to botany, there is something at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark that will stop you in your tracks. There are eleven Geosites you can visit – areas of outstanding geological significance – each with its own on-site visitor and interpretation information.
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are a group of three islands located off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. The largest island is Inishmore, followed by Inishmaan and Inisheer. The Aran Islands are known for their unique culture and language, as well as their breathtaking landscape. The landscape of the islands is made up of rugged limestone formations, and visitors can explore ancient stone walls and fortresses while taking in spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Doolin Ferry
This ferry company offers fast service from Doolin to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Less time on the water, more time for you to explore! 15 minutes is all it takes to go direct to Inis Oírr (Inisheer), 25 minutes to Inis Meáin (Inishmaan) and just 35 minutes to Inis Mór (Inishmore). Combine a trip to Aran with a boat tour of the spectacular Cliffs of Moher formed over 300 million years ago and one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions.
The Burren Smokehouse
At the Burren Smokehouse, they are passionate about smoking the best salmon, healthy and locally produced foods, and sharing knowledge with visitors. Explore the immersive, interactive journey through the wild and wondrous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Dive deep into an exciting educational journey, where you can follow the salmon at your own pace through Irish myths and history, into the present day. Finish off with a tasting of the delicious salmon products and leave with incredible memories that you’ll never forget.
Doolin Cave
Experience an authentic new world at Doolin Cave, from its deep, magical limestone wonderland to the most extraordinary Great Stalactite! Explore the wild natural beauty of the Eco-Trail, indulge in local hand-baked cakes in the beautiful café and take home a special memory of your trip with the rich, earthy textures and colours of Doolin Cave Pottery.
Pubs with Irish Traditional Music - "Trad Sessions"
McGann's Pub & Restaurant: https://mcgannsdoolin.com/ McDermott's Pub: https://mcdermott-s-pub.com/
Caherconnell Fort and Sheepdog Demonstrations
Come and see the captivating collies, showcase their skills in daily demonstrations against the backdrop of the 1,000 year old fort, perfectly preserved and still yielding fascinating treasures. Further hidden walks and trails, traverse classic Burren landscape providing stunning views at every turn.
Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way is 2,500km of scenic coastline with white sands, towering sea cliffs and unique local culture. There are 180 Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points, capturing the most spectacular views and unique parts of history along the route. If you don't have time to cover the entire route, County Clare’s Wild Atlantic Way route takes you along part of the amazing coastline and hits 17 special Discovery Points along the way.
Burren Distillers
This is the closest distillery to Vaughan's Pub. They are not quite set up for scheduled tours yet, but if you reach out to them it looks like you might be able to arrange a tour and maybe a tasting.
Micil Distillery
For six generations and over 170 years, Micil Distillery has preserved the craft, distilling extraordinary spirits made using family recipes, craft knowledge and time-honored techniques. The distillery is open seven days a week for pre-booked tours, tastings and distillery experiences, offering fully guided, up-close and personal insights into the world of Micil.
The Burren Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery is a small company making cosmetics and perfumes inspired by the surrounding landscape. Everything is made on site, by hand, in small batches. There may not be tours of the facility in March, but the shop is open 7 days a week, Monday through to Sunday from 10am to 5pm each day. They also have Tearooms that are open 7 days a week from St. Patrick's Day through to the end of October.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic castle in Ireland. The site on where the castle stands was in origin a Viking trading camp in 970. The present structure is the last of four castles to be built on the site. Take a tour of this iconic fortress; hear and see how the lords and ladies of this castle lived; hear stories of battles and bravery and enjoy stunning views across the idyllic Clare countryside.