Patrick & Kate
Things To Do
Loop Head Lighthouse
Most westerly point in County Clare. Explore the lighthouse, enjoy the clifftop views over the Atlantic, and grab some lunch nearby.
Kilkee Cliffs
Walk the cliff tops at Kilkee (surfaced path) and stop at Diamond Rocks cafe for coffee and cake.
Cliffs of Moher
Walk around and take in the sights of the Cliffs of Moher. Very popular with tourists. More dramatic than Kilkee, but also more busy!
The Burren Perfumery
Drive up in to the Burren and stop in the Burren Perfumery to snoop around and have a coffee. Good to tie in with Father Ted's House and a walk in the Burren National Park.
Burren National Park Walks
Burren National Park is the best part of an hour from Creegh, but plenty of great walks and the Burren Perfumery and Father Ted's House are in the same area. Get in touch if you want more detail on walks.
Fr. Teds House
Drive by the infamous house from Father Ted - it's private so you'll need to view it from the road, but it's not too small or far away! Note: tie in with a visit to the Burren, don't go all that way just to see the house!
Doughmore Bay
Doughmore Bay is almost a stone throw from Creegh with a long, wide sandy beach backed by dunes. Absolutely do not swim here though (rip tides), but it's perfect for a paddle and a beach walk. It's a bit trickier to find - but park where the link is, head across the road and follow the gravel path over the golf course. You can also get there by parking at Trump International.
Spanish Point Beach
Sandy beach right next to Armada Hotel. Safe to swim between flags. Friendly, organised sea swim every morning at 9am - rain or shine! Armada Hotel is a short walk from the beach and has hot drinks and snacks.
White Strand Beach, Doonbeg
Great family beach in Doonbeg - safe to swim at, and sandy. Be careful at beaches on the west coast as several are more exposed or prone to rip tides.
Scattery Island (from Kilrush)
Take a short ferry out to Scattery Island from Kilrush and explore the monastic sites.
Lahinch
Great little town to go and have a mooch around, or even try your hand at surfing if your feeling adventurous.
Ennistymon
Another great little town to go and have a mooch around - same direction as Lahinch too so you can cover both in one trip.
Ennis
Ennis is the biggest town nearby - so if you want more variety in terms of bars, restaurants, shopping, cinema, etc - head up there. Best port of call nearby if you forgot anything (clothes, shoes, etc)!
Kilrush
Kilrush is the nearest town to Creegh. It's small, but it's the best place to go for food supplies etc with an Aldi, Tesco, and SuperValu located here. There's also quite a few shops, cafes, and bars - just don't expect Oxford Street!
The Long Dock Pub and Restaurant, Carrigaholt
Armada Hotel, Long Dock, Morrissey's and Tubridy's are our favourite restaurants in the area. Trump International also do good food.
Morrissey's, Doonbeg
Armada Hotel, Long Dock, Morrissey's and Tubridy's are our favourite restaurants in the area. Trump International also do good food.
Tubridy's Bar & Restaurant, Doonbeg
Armada Hotel, Long Dock, Morrissey's and Tubridy's are our favourite restaurants in the area. Trump International also do good food.
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg Ireland
Armada Hotel, Long Dock, Morrissey's and Tubridy's are our favourite restaurants in the area. Trump International also do good food.