Ballyvaughan Fanore - Discover Ballyvaughan

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Ballyvaughan Fanore - Discover Ballyvaughan
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Clare Burren Marathon Challenge 26th May 2012
Full / Half / Mini marathon. Enjoy some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and see the
riches of the Burren in Bloom. 087 7779714
www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com
Fanore
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Féile An tSamhraidh (Burren Summer Festival) May 30th - June 4th 2012
Music, Cycling, Surfing, Walking and kayaking events all weekend. Fun for all the family.
www.discoverballyvaughan.com
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Vintage Car Rally
Every Bank Holiday Monday. Meeting Point: Mooney’s Service Station.
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Harvest Fair Day Saturday 25th August
www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
Burren College of Art Summer Workshops 2012
www.burrencollege.ie
Burren Peaks Walking Festival. 28th – 30th September 2012
Promises you a real taste of the Burren offering guided hill and lowland walks.
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club. www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com
The Caveman - A Unique Weekend of Running and Mountain Biking in Aillwee Cave
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012
Aillwee Cave Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Event organisers, Dolmen Sports [email protected]
Santa’s Workshop Aillwee Cave
Aillwee Cave gets transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 30th Nov through to the 23rd
Dec. Santa Claus invites all the boys and girls to visit him and his elves in his workshop. To
make that special booking telephone 1890245593. The elves are standing by to take that all
important call. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. www.aillweecave.ie
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FANORE VILLAGE
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2. 3. 4. 5. Peregringo Art Studio
Donour Lodge B&B
Rockyview B&B
Fanore Holiday Cottages
McCormack’s Caravan
Park
6. Aloha Surf & Kayak
School
7. Annally House B&B
8. O’Donoghue’s Bar
9. Mary Howard’s Guided
Walks
10. Siopa Fánóir
Bars
Services
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11. Fishing Tackle
12. Seacoast Lodge B&B
13. Mary Greene Self
catering
14. Surfview Self catering
15. Orchid House B&B
17. Glenvane House
18. Noreen Considince Self
catering
20.Ben’s Rock Climbing
Clinic
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club
Weekly walk every Sunday morning. For details see website
www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com
Burren Kitchen Garden
Every Bank Holiday Saturday 2 – 5 pm Ballyvaughan
www.burrenkitchengarden.com
Burren Eco Tourism Ireland Accredited Packages:
Gregans Ecoescape Adventure, The Gregans Castle Hotel Ecoescape Adventure
is a short two day break designed to give the visitor a close insight into The
Burren, its geology, botany, archaeology and social history. The break involves a
guided walk, a birdwatching event, a visit to an organic garden, learning about
the production of sustainable food as well as a luxurious stay at a four star hotel.
www.gregans.ie Tel: 065-7077005
EARLY BIRD CYCLING TOUR. EVERY WEDNESDAY
An early morning guided cycling tour through the heart of the Burren followed by
a delicious mouth-watering breakfast at Burren Fine Wine & Food. Corkscrew Hill
Road. Starting from Burren Bike in Ballyvaughan at 7.30am when the roads are
quieter and the birds are singing, peacefully pedalling through this spectacular
landscape is a magical experience for you and your family to remember for many a
day after your Burren visit. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
BURREN STEPS AND BITES! EVERY THURSDAY
A guided walking tour of the majestic, rocky Burren in North Clare with expert local
guide Tony Kirby (author of The Burren and the Aran islands A Walking Guide)
followed by a two-course lunch in Cathleen Connole’s Burren Fine Wine & Food
highlighting the best of local produce. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
Health & Beauty
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Ballyvaughan
Wood Loop Walk
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MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT
Burren Art & Crafts Fair
The Village Hall.
Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm, 6th May to October and Bank Holidays.
A great array of locally crafted gifts. www.burrencrafts.net/home.html
Self-catering
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market
The Village Hall
Every Saturday 5th May to October from 10.00am - 2.00 pm.
Fresh locally grown and baked produce.
www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
B&B
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Restaurants
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Greene’s Bar
Logue’s Lodge
Greene’s Bar
Logue’s Lodge
Monk’s Bar
Music in various venues
Hylands Burren Hotel
Guesthouses
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Ballyvaughan Christmas Market
Choice of Festive Food and other Christmas Gifts.
www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
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Tri the Burren 14th July 2012
Sprint Triathlon Ballyvaughan
The Harbour Village of Ballyvaughan in the north west Burren provides a stunning backdrop
for this unique event. www.tritheburren.ie
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Summer Fair Day Saturday 30th June
www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
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Tour de Burren 23rd June 2012
An Post Cycle Series. One of the premier sporting cycling events in Ireland.
www.tourdeburren.com
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Ballyvaughan Horse & Pony Races 17th June 2012 Start Time 2pm
Location: Newtown Lawn. Originally started In 1970, the races returned in 2010 after an
absence of 35 years. The races offer a fun day out for all the family with attractions to cater
for everybody in the picturesque surroundings of Newtown Castle.
www.facebook.com/BallyvaughanRaces
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Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Open Day on the Friday 1st June 2012. 12noon -5pm
065-7077036. www.aillweecave.ie
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Burren in Bloom 30th April – 31st May 2012
Celebrating the Burren, a Series of Illustrated Talks and Walks Throughout the Month of
May. The Talks will give People an Understanding and Appreciation of the Burren and its
Formation, and how it continues to be a source of great botanical, archaeological, and
cultural wealth with its unique wild flowers and ancient sites.
www.burreninbloom.com
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Burren Law School 30th – 31st May 2012
Aims to Recreate the Tradition of Legal Learning Associated with The Brehon Law Schools.
www.burrenlawschool.org
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Ballyvaughan Farmers Market 8th April 2012
Opens Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. St John’s Hall, Ballyvaughan 10am – 2pm
www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
Bird Hide
Bishopsquarter
beach
A guide to all that’s
happening in
Ballyvaughan/Fanore
throughout the year.
Includes maps.
Burren Spring Conference
Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan. www.burrencollege.ie
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• Events • Attractions • Accommodation
• Entertainment • Activities • Food & drink
Welsh Music Festival
15th, 16th & 17th February 2013
Ballyvaughan Opens its Doors and Welcomes the Welsh Community for the Weekend
Of Crack Agus An Ceoil. www.discoverballyvaughan.com
3rd edition
ANNUAL EVENTS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EMERGENCY
Ambulance, Fire, Police
999 or 112
Shannon Doc (out of hours)
1850 212 999
74. Ballyvaughan Gardai
065 7077002
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS
63. Gregan’s Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan 065 7077005
www.gregans.ie
46. Hylands Burren Hotel
Ballyvaughan 065 7077037
www.hylandsburren.com
GUESTHOUSES
36. Ballyvaughan Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077292
www.ballyvaughanlodge.com
56. Cappabhaile House
Ballyvaughan 065 7077260
www.cappabhaile.com
25. Drumcreehy House
Ballyvaughan 065 7077377
www.drumcreehyhouse.com
39. Logue’s Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077003
www.logueslodge.ie
55. Rusheen Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077092
www.rusheenlodge.com
B & B’s
7. Annaly House B&B
Fanore 065 7076154
[email protected]
57. Burren View B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7083083
www.burrenveiw.com
58. Burren Walking Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077037
www.hylandsburren.com
28. Dolmen Lodge B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7077202
[email protected]
2. Donour Lodge B&B
Fanore 065 7076001
[email protected]
33. Gentian Villa B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7077042
[email protected]
26. Loughrask Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077151
www.loughrasklodge.com
31. Meadowfield B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7077083
www.meadowfield.net
70. Monks B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7077059
[email protected]
71. Oceanville Seafront B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7077051
www.ballyvaughanb&b.com
15. Orchid House B&B
Fanore 065 7076975
[email protected]
3. Rocky View Farmhouse
Fanore 065 7076103
www.rockyviewfarmhouse.com
12. Seacoast Lodge
Fanore 065 7076250
www.seacoastbb.net
32. The Creggs B&B
Ballyvaughan 065 7077234
[email protected]
54. Turlough House
Ballyvaughan 065 7077119
[email protected]
SELF CATERING
44. Ballyvaughan Village &
Country Holiday homes
Ballyvaughan 087 2428161
www.ballyvaughan-cottages.com
30. Burren Hoildays
Ballyvaughan 065 6827126
www.burrenholidays.com
61. Burren Wee Cottages
Ballyvaughan 065 7077031
www.burrenselfcatering.com
24. Country Cottages
Ballyvaughan 065 7077071
www.rayscottages.com
4. Fanore Hoilday Cottages
Fanore 065 7076164
www.fanorecottages.com
13. No 11Fanore Holiday
Home
Fanore 065 6832375/
085 7296062
[email protected]
18. Fanore Village House
to Rent
Fanore 086 8297696
[email protected]
17. Glenvane House
Fanore 085 6814925
www.glenvanehouse.com
5. Mc Cormack’s Caravan
Park
Fanore
065 7076115
[email protected]
22. Rent an Irish Cottage
Ballyvaughan& Bellharbour
061 411109
www.rentacottage.ie
14. Surf View
Fanore
087 4182026
[email protected]
47. The Village Apartments
Ballyvaughan
086 6080191
www.ballyvaughan-apartments.com
27. Whitethorn Holiday Homes
Ballyvaughan
087 6877701
www.whitethornholidayhomes.com
EATING OUT
73. An Fulacht Fia Restaurant
Ballyvaughan
065 7077300
www.anfulachtfia.com
62. Burren Fine Wine & Food
Corkscrew Hill Road
087 7633241
www.burrenwine.ie
60. Food of The Arts Cafe
Ballyvaughan
065 7077200
www.burrencollege.ie
63. Gregan’s Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan
065 7077005
www.gregans.ie
46. Hylands Burren Hotel
Ballyvaughan 065 7077037
www.hylandsburren.com
43. L’Arco Italian Restaurant
Ballyvaughan 065 7083900
www.burrenrestaurant.com
39. Logue’s Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077003
www.logueslodge.ie
70. Monks Bar & Restaurant
Ballyvaughan 065 7077059
[email protected]
8. O’Donohue’s Bar &
Seafood Rest. Est 1911
Fanore 065 7076119
[email protected]
69. Tea & Garden Rooms
Ballyvaughan 065 7077157
www.tearoomsballyvaughan.
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48. The Tea Junction
Ballyvaughan 086 6080191
[email protected]
BARS
45. Greenes Bar & Off-Licence
Ballyvaughan 065 7077147
[email protected]
63. Gregan’s Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan 065 7077005
www.gregans.ie
46. Hylands Burren Hotel
Ballyvaughan 065 7077037
www.hylandsburren.com
39. Logue’s Lodge
Ballyvaughan 065 7077003
www.logueslodge.ie
70. Monks Bar & Restaurant
Ballyvaughan 065 7077059
[email protected]
8. O’ Donohue’s Bar & Seafood Rest. Est 1911
Fanore 065 7076119
[email protected]
76. O’ Loclainn’s Bar
Ballyvaughan 065 7077006
www.irishwhiskeybar.com
SERVICES
70. Aran Islands Ferry
Bill O’Brien 065 7075555
www.obrianline.com
50. Ballyvaughan Service
Station
Ballyvaughan 065 7077204
50. Ballyvaughan Post Office
Ballyvaughan 065 7077001
51. Burren Bike Hire
Ballyvaughan 086 3412875
www.burenbike.ie
29. Burren Boarding Kennels
Ballyvaughan 065 7077103
[email protected]
60. Burren College of Art
Ballyvaughan 065 7077200
www.burrencollege.ie
Church R.C.
Ballyvaughan/Fanore
065 7077045
10. Craggagh Post Office
Fanore
065 7076131
[email protected]
52. Doctor (normal day hours)
Ballyvaughan 065 7077035
51. Laundry
Ballyvaughan 086 3412875
37. Visitor Information Point
Ballyvaughan 065 7077464/
1850 230 330
TAXIS
59. C & T Hackney
Ballyvaughan
087 6987470
[email protected]
53. Mary & Oliver Mc Namera
Bus Hire
Ballyvaughan
087 2880634
SHOPPING
35. Ballyvaughan Farmer’s
Market
Ballyvaughan 087 2911092
www.Ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
34. Burren Art & Crafts Fair
Ballyvaughan 086 8111511
www.burrencrafts.com
11. Fishing Tackle Shop
Fanore 065 7076131
[email protected]
41. Lillimar Gift Gallery
Ballyvaughan
065 7077344
[email protected]
37. Linn Fashion + Gifts
– Visitor Centre
Ballyvaughan 065 7077464
[email protected]
1. Peregringo Art & Carfts
Cottage Produce
Fanore 065 7076980
www.peregringo.eu
10. Siopa Fán Oir &
Craggagh Post Office
Fanore
065 7076131
[email protected]
23. The Russell Gallery
New Quay
065 7078185
www.russellgallery.net
42. Quinn’s Craft Shop
Ballyvaughan
065 7077052
www.quinncrafts.com
38. Spar Food Store
Fishing Tackle & Gift Store,
Ballyvaughan
065 7077181
[email protected]
62. Burren Fine Wine & Food
Corkscrew Hill Road
087 7633241
www.burrenwine.ie
www.discoverballyvaughan.com
ACTIVITIES
Abseiling
Ben’s Rock Climbing Clinic
Fanore, Co Clare
086 8448622
www.bensrockclimbingclinic.com
Fishing - Sea angling
Ribwest
Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
087 2368631
www.ribwest.com Adventure Centre –
Abseiling, Bodyboarding,
Canoeing, Caving, Kayaking,
Orienteering
Burren Outdoor Education Centre
Bellharbour, Co Clare
065 7078066
www.burrenoec.com Shore fishing
Black Head and Fanore Beach Mackeral & Pollack
Beaches
Bishops Quarter, Ballyvaughan
Fanore Beach, Fanore
Flaggy Shore, New Quay
Birdwatching
Bird Hide, Coast Road, Ballyvaughan
www.birdwatchireland.ie Boating
Ribwest
Ballyvaughan Pier
087 2368631
www.ribwest.com
Cliffs of Moher Cruise/
Aran Islands
Bill O’Brien
Doolin, Co Clare
065 7075555
www.obrienline.com
Bus Tours
Galway Tour Bus
091 566566
www.galwaytourcompany.com
Healy’s
091 770066
www.healystours.ie
Lally’s
091 562905
www.lallytours.com
O’Neachtain’s
091 553188
www.ontours.biz
Cycling
Ballyvaughan Bike Hire
Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
086 3412875
www.burrenbike.com
Cycle Routes/Maps
Maps can be obtained from
Tourist office or download from
www.shannonregiontrails.ie
Diving
Gleninagh Pier, Ballyvaughan Dolphin Watching
Ribwest
Ballyvaughan Pier
087 2368631
www.ribwest.com
Or swim with our resident
Dolphin in Fanore
Burren Atlantic Drive
Lake fishing
Lickeen Trout Anglers Co-op
Kilfenora, Co Clare
065 7088098/086 6076113
www.fishing-burren.com
Full day itinerary
Ballyvaughan
Wood Loop
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oted one of the top ten drives in the world, this
coastal route with the Atlantic Ocean on one side
and the Burren Limestone rising up on the other, is both
dramatic and enchanting. This drive includes some of
the most historic monuments of the Burren and the
breath-taking Cliffs of Moher.
Starting in Ballyvaughan follow the N67
(Lisdoonvarna Rd) for
1km and go left on the
R480 (Kilfenora Rd).
Aillwee Cave is 2km on
the left. Cahermore Fort
on the right. Continue
on the R480 for 6km to
Poulnabrone Dolmen
on the left and then
1/2km to Caherconnell Stone Fort on the right. Approx 2.5km
on the left you find Carron Church. From here travel 4km to
Lemenagh Castle where you go right on the R476to Kilfenora.
Here you will find the Burren Centre providing information on all
aspects of the Burren.
Now take the R476 to Lisdoonvarna 7.5km Turn right at the
bridge, go up the main street, turn left at the square and 200m
on the left you will find the Burren Smoke House, famous for its
smoked salmon. Follow the N67 for 2km and turn right at the
junction onto the R478 Follow this route for approx 11.5km to
the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.
Return to Lisdoonvarna on the R478. Take the R477 coastal
road to Fanore and Ballyvaughan. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Aran Islands and the famous Limestone karst
pavements of the Burren. Drive through the Village of Fanore
which has an E.U blue flag beach, famous for surfing and
beach angling. Follow the road, stopping to enjoy the breath
taking views around Black Head, with its little lighthouse below
the level of the road, then continue past Gleninagh Castle, a
sixteenth-century tower house, and pier and back to the village
of Ballyvaughan, a picturesque fishing port overlooking Galway
Bay.
Newtown
Castle
Lake/River Fishing – Pike, Trout
& Coarse
River Fergus & its Lake System
Corofin, Co Clare
065 6837675/087 6756465
email: [email protected] Golf
Gort Golf Club
091 632244
www.gortgolf.com
Lahinch Golf Club
065 7081003
www.lahinchgolf.com
Hawk Walks
Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Ballyvaughan
O65 7077036
www.aillweecave.ie
Archaeological trail
Half day itinerary
Horse-riding
Mountain View Horse Riding
Centre
Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
087 6894520
www.mountainviewtrekking.com Kayaking
Ballyvaughan Sea Kayaking
Aloha Surf School, Ballyvaughan
087 2133996
www.surfschool.tv
he first section of the loop
follows part of the longdistance Burren Way, climbing
up towards Aillwee Cave takes
you along the side of Aillwee
Mountain and back down to the
seaside village Ballyvaughan.
A - B. Start from the trailhead
directly opposite the entrance
to the road which takes you
past the primary school, which
is also part of the Burren Way.
Follow the various purplearrows
across a series of stone stiles
and wooden sections to exit into
a field which takes you on to a surfaced roadway where the loop turns left
and leaves the Burren way, which turns right.
B - C. Follow the surfaced
roadway for approximately 300m
to reach the N67 - turn left, and
almost immediately, turn right
again onto a minor road. Follow
this road to its conclusion at a
metal gate into a field. Cross
the stile and follow the purple
arrows across the fields, and
through a path cut through
a wooden area, and sandy
roadways to exit close to the
entrance to Aillwee Cave
where you turn left.
C - D. Now follow the roadway
for approximately 2km to reach a T-junction where you turn
left. Pass through a gateway and join a green road. Follow this green road
for approximately 300m to exit at a double gate. Continue straight as the
green roadway changes to a surfaced roadway and eventually reaches a
T-junstion where you turn left to a minor surfaced road.
D - A. After approximately 400m on this surfaced road you join the N67
Galway road where you turn left for the last trek back through the village of
Ballyvaghan to the trailhead.
Burren Eco Tourism Ireland
Accredited Packages
Adeventure Centre
Burren Outdoor Education Centre,
Bellharbour, Co. Clare, 065
7078066,
www.burrenoec.com
Painting – Workshops/
Exhibitions
Burren College of Art
Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
065 7077200
www.burrencollege.com
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Russell Gallery
New Quay, Co Clare
065 7078185
www.russellgallery.net
Pitch ‘n Putt
Doolin Pitch and Putt
Doolin, Co Clare
086 8374289
www.doolinpitchandputt.com
Rockclimbing
Ben’s Rockclimbing Clinic
Fanore, Co Clare
086 8448622
www.bensrockclimbingclinic.com
Map reproduced courtesy of Burren Connect.
Info & Fishing Tackle Available
Fishing Tackle Shop
Fanore
065 7076131
[email protected]
SPAR
Fishing Tackle & Gift Store,
Ballyvaughan
065 7077181
[email protected]
Surfing
Aloha Surf School
Fanore, Co Clare
087 2133996
www.surfschool.tv Turf cutting
Joe Donnellan
Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
087 1232996
Walking
Ballyvaughan Fanore
Walking Club
welcomes non-members on its
weekly walk.
www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.
com
Burren Guided Walks & Hikes
Fanore, Co Clare
065 7076100
www.burrenguidedwalks.com Burren Hill Walks
Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
065 7077168
http://homepage.eircom.net/
~burrenhillwalks Burren Wild Tours
Bellharbour
087 8779565
www.burrenwalks.com
Heart of Burren Walks
Kilnaboy
087 2925487
www.heartofburrenwalks.com
Walking trails/maps
Self-guided loops
Maps can be obtained from
Tourist Office or download from
www.shannonregiontrails.ie
Aillwee Cave &
Burren Birds of Prey
Ballyvaughan
065 7077036
www.aillweecave.ie
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Bunratty
061 360788
www.shannonheritage.com
Burren Centre
Kilfenora
065 7088030
www.theburrencentre.ie
Burren Perfumery
Carron
065 7089102
www.burrenperfumery.com
Burren Smokehouse
Lisdoonvarna
065 7074432
www.burrensmokehouse.ie
Caher Bridge Garden
Fanore
065 7076225
[email protected]
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Caherconnell Stone Fort
Carron
065 7089999
www.burrenforts.ie
Dunguaire Castle
Kinvara, Co Galway
061 360788
www.shannonheritage.com
Cliffs of Moher
065 7086141
www.cliffsofmoher.ie
Lahinch Seaworld &
Leisure Centre
Lahinch
065 7081900
www.lahinchseaworld.com
Coole Park
Gort, Co Galway
091 631653
www.coolepark.ie
Craggaunowen
Quin
061 360788
www.shannonheritage.com
Doolin Cave
Doolin
065 7075761
www.doolincave.ie
Dromore Woods
Ruan
065 6822711
(National Parks & Wildlife)
Michael Cusack Centre
Carron
065 7089944
www.michaelcusack.ie
Moher Hill Open Farm
Liscannor
065 7081071
www.moherfarm.com
Rock Shop
Liscannor
065 7081930
www.therockshop.ie
Slieve Carron Nature Reserve
Carron
065 6822711
(National Parks & Wildlife)
Vandeleur Walled Gardens
Kilrush
065 9051760
www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie
bout one mile from Ballyvaughan on the Corkscrew Hill
road (N67), turn left for Corofin (R480). Less than 1.5 km
on this road on the right beyond the turning for Aillwee cave is
Ballyallaban Ringfort with its earthen bank. A few hundred
metres further on is the remains of Cahermore, a stone fort. A
little further on the left is Gleninsheen, a wedge shaped gallery
grave. This townland is also known from the Irish Bronze age
Gold Collar, found in a crevice by a boy hunting rabbits, in 1934.
This collar is now part of the National Museum collection.
Visitor Attractions – Free Access
Castles
• Gleninagh Castle & Holy Well
• Leamaneagh Castle
• Muckinish & Sean Muckinish
• Newtown Castle
Churches & Settlements
• Corcomroe Abbey
• Glenarragh Church
• Gleninagh Graveyard &
old Church
• Kilfenora Cathedral & High
Crosses
• Kilmacduagh Round Tower &
Churches
• Rathborney Graveyard & Church
Monuments
• Cahercommaun Stone Fort
• CaherMacnaughten Stone Fort
• Cahermore Stone Fort
• Martello Tower
• Poulawack Cairn
• Poulnabrone Dolmen
Gregans Eco-Eescape Adventure – www.gregans.ie
Burren Fine Wine & Food
EARLY BIRD CYCLING TOUR
BURREN STEPS AND BITES!
For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
Burren Outdoor Education Centre
www.burrenoec.com The Boghill Centre – [email protected]
Burren Smokehouse – www.burrensmokehouse.ie
A little further on also on the left is the famous Poulnabrone
Dolmen, a portal grave dating to between 3800 B.C. –3000
B.C. Continue a short distance to Caherconnell stone fort
with Interpretive Centre and Tea Rooms. Turn right at the next
crossroads, take the left at the Y junction, on your left is the cist
grave cairn of Poulawack. You may continue on this little road
to Noughaval and visit the very interesting old Chapel and
graveyard. Take the next right turn and a few kilometres along this
road is Cahermacnaughten. This Cashel served as a Brehon
Law School until the 17th century. Continue on to the T Junction
and turn right for Ballyvaughan.
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience – www.cliffsofmoher.ie
The Burren Centre Kilfenora – www.theburrencentre.ie

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