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Things To Do
Cliffs of Moher
One of Ireland's Most Breathtaking Natural Wonders! When you make your pilgrimage to the Cliffs of Moher, you’re coming for one of two things: the staggering height of the rock face, and the even more staggering beauty of the views from the top. Soaring to 702ft, the striated stone reaches its long fingers southward to counties Cork and Kerry beyond, with a keen eye from O'Brien's Tower even able to spot the Aran Islands to the north. Admission Prices: Adult €6.00 Children under 16* Free Senior Citizen** €4.50
Poulnabrone
Situated on the high Burren limestone plateau, Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological monuments and is the second-most visited location in the Burren, after the Cliffs of Moher. It is the oldest dated megalithic monument in Ireland. Poulnabrone is classified as a portal tomb.
Burren National Park
The Burren is a region of County Clare in the southwest of Ireland. It’s a karst landscape of bedrock incorporating a vast cracked pavement of glacial-era limestone, with cliffs and caves, fossils, rock formations and archaeological sites. The Burren is home to 70 wedge tombs – some older than the pyramids – including the famous Poulnabrone. Nearby Doolin village is a renowned centre for traditional Irish music. ***Note this is a large area and the location listed is just for the information center.***
Aillwee Cave
The Burren is a place full of wonder, beauty and discovery. Let the staff at AILLWEE welcome you to the dramatic underworld of this area. Expert guides will accompany and inform you during your leisurely tour. The tour consists of a 30 minute stroll through the beautiful caverns – over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall which sometimes gently sprays the unsuspecting visitor! Marvel at the frozen waterfall and explore the now extinct brown bears bones (ursos arctos). The guides will bring you back to the outside world where you can browse and shop in distinctly different gift shop which are housed in the award winning complex that guards the entrance to the Burren underground. Admission: Adult Ticket (=€10.00) Child Ticket (=€5.00) - 5 years to 16 years old Family Ticket 1 (=€33.00) - 2 Adults and up to 4 Children
Ennis
Situated at the heart of the county on a bend in the River Fergus, Ennis is the capital of County Clare. It’s an historical town and is certainly one of Clare’s most characterful and picturesque centres – with its narrow, winding streets, historical buildings and busy market town atmosphere. At the same time, the town has many modern influences – making Ennis a town that is very much about ‘then and now’.
Doolin
It doesn’t get much more charming and quaint than this little seaside village on the northwest coast of County Clare. Surrounded by the rugged Atlantic Ocean and the spectacular Burren region, Doolin is a place of natural and breathtaking beauty. Once a fishing village, the village is an excellent base for exploring the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin Cave (Poll an Ionáin) as well as the Burren and its Atlantic coastline. Doolin is also popular as the departure point for the Aran Islands Ferry, and Cliffs of Moher Cruises. Doolin is the home of traditional Irish music, with plenty of song and craic to be had every night. You can take a clifftop walk breathing in the crisp, salty Atlantic air while appreciating the beautiful wildflowers, explore the rugged landscape or go on an Atlantic cruise to appreciate the unique coastline from a different perspective. Adventure is waiting for you in Doolin!
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are 3 rocky isles guarding the mouth of Galway Bay, in western Ireland. A true Irish experience awaits, locals speak Irish as well as English in a setting of Celtic churches of historical significance including World Heritage site Dun Aonghasa which is set on dramatic 300 ft cliff edge. They’re known for their ancient sites. Take a ferry ride out to the islands from either Doolin or Galway. There are options tours that include Cliffs of Moher as well as select islands. DoolinFerries.com is family-owned and the largest ferry company operating between Doolin and the Aran Islands, and is the original Cliffs Of Moher cruise company. Their most popular day trip is Inis Oirr And Cliffs of Moher Cruise: Adult: €30 Child 5-12: €15.00 Child Under 5: €0.00 Family 2 adults, 2 children: €80.00 - *Family Discount applied at checkout