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Welcome to Ireland’s
Shannon Region Ref Attraction
1 The Shannon Estuary Way 7
See page…
2 Shannon Ferry 7
Donegal 3 Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre 9
Derry Larne
Airport Belfast 4 5 The Great Outdoors 9
Airport
Belfast 6 Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre 10
7 Birr Heritage Town 11
Sligo
8 Roscrea Heritage Centre 11
9 Holycross Abbey 11
Ireland West
Airport 10 Nenagh 12
Dublin 11 John Hanly & Co. Ltd 13
Airport
Galway Athlone Dublin
12 Lorrha Monastic Village 13
13 Mountshannon 15
14 O’Briensbridge Village 15
Shannon 15 Lough Derg Blueway 16
Airport Limerick Kilkenny
16 Ballina Killaloe 16
17 Visit East Clare 17
Waterford Rosslare
Kerry 18 Discover Lough Derg 18/19
Airport 19 Portumna 20
Cork
Cork 20 Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre 20
Airport
Shannon Ferry Ltd. 2
A gateway between the west and south
west. No reservations required.
June to August
Depart Killimer Tarbert
Mon. thru Sat. 07:00 07:30
Sun. 09:00 09:30
Departures every hour
Last Departure 21:00 21:30
22
October to March
28 27 26 25 24 23
Depart Killimer Tarbert
Mon. thru Sat. 07:00 07:30
Sun. 09:00 09:30 21
Departures every hour
29
Last Departure 19:00 19:30 30 31
20
Additional Sailings (2nd Ferry)
July to August
Depart Killimer Tarbert
Mon thru Sun. 09:30 11:00
Departures every hour 34
39 40
Last Departure 17:30 18:00
April/May/September
Depart Killimer Tarbert
Mon thru Sat. 07:00 07:30
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Sun. 09:00 09:30
Departures every hour
Last Departure 20:00 20:30
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21 The Burren Centre 21 39 Clare Museum 33
22 Aillwee Cave & Birds of Prey 40 Ennis Friary 33
Educational Centre 22/23 41 Saint Mary’s Cathedral 35
23 Poulnabrone Dolmen 24 42 King’s Island 36
24 Caherconnell Fort 24 43 The Hunt Museum 36
25 Burren Smokehouse 25 44 The People’s Museum of Limerick 37
26 Doolin Cave 25 45 Limerick City Gallery of Art 37
27 Doolin2Aran Ferries 26 46 Milk Market Limerick 38
28 Doolin Ferry Co—Bill O’Brien’s 26 47 Stonehall Wildlife Park 38
29 Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience 27 48 Lough Gur Heritage Centre
30 The Rock Shop 28 & Lakeshore Parklands 39
31 Moher Hill Open Farm 28 49 Desmond Castle Newcastle West 39
32 Dolphinwatch 29 50 Adare Heritage Centre 40
33 Loop Head Lighthouse 29 51 Foynes Heritage Town 40
34 Miltown Malbay 30 52 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 41
35 Scattery Island Centre 31 Special Discoveries—Festivals 42/43
36 Vandeleur Walled Garden Special Discoveries—Blue Flag Beaches 44/45
& Woodland Bistro 31 Special Discoveries—Fantastic Family Fun 46
37 Dolphin Discovery 32 A–Z Index 47
38 West Coast Aqua Park 32
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1 The Shannon Estuary Way Admission Rates
The admission rates quoted in this publication are the
Blue Flag Beaches normal rates for individual adult admissions, children
and families. Many of the featured attractions and
Car Ferry Crossing entertainments do offer special rates for groups,
students and seniors. The rates quoted are the 2020
Opening Dates and Times rates as submitted by the individual businesses.
Opening Dates and Times are subject to change and
may vary throughout the seasons and by day of week. Errors and Omissions
Establishments indicating ‘open year-round’ may still Every care has been taken in the compilation of this
close, for instance, on Christmas Day. We recommend guide to ensure its accuracy and compliance with the
you verify dates and times directly with each featured consumer protection laws of Ireland. Glance Promotions
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Entertainments operate subject to demand and where such are brought to our attention future editions
pre-booking is normally required. will be amended accordingly.
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Aside from the great river itself, the Shannon Region
is perhaps best-known as being home to the Burren
and the Cliffs of Moher— one of Ireland’s top scenic
visitor attractions. But, extending as it does from
the Lakelands right in the centre of Ireland to the
Atlantic Ocean, the Shannon Region is home to many
other wonders.
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Variety is the essence of a good
a Hundred holiday and Ireland’s Shannon
Region certainly provides a wide
Thousand range of attractions and visitor
experiences from show caves to
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and boat trips, historic houses and
museums, castles and monastic
Shannon Region! sites, through to a wealth of water
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Situated on the mighty Atlantic
Detailed information is included Tipperary, Ireland.
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The Shannon Estuary Way
Clare & Limerick
Shannon Estuary… The Story
Contact
The Shannon Estuary Way
Clare & Limerick
www.clare.ie
www.limerick.ie
Shannon
The Shannon Estuary is a Estuary Location
looped route of approximately
The Shannon Estuary is a large tidal
spectacular and unspoilt estuary 207km and incorporates the estuary on the west coast of Ireland
located just off the Wild Atlantic following locations: Bunratty, where Ireland’s longest river—the
Way. This area of remarkable Ennis, Clarecastle, Ballynacally, Shannon joins the Atlantic Ocean
natural beauty is where Ireland’s Killadysert, Labasheeda, Killimer, Information
longest river—the mighty Tarbert, Foynes, Askeaton, The Shannon Estuary Way covers
Shannon flows into the azure the counties of Clare & Limerick
Kilcornan and Limerick City.
which offer a wide variety of
water of the Atlantic Ocean. Shannon Ferry connects the accommodation, visitor attractions
Along the Shannon Estuary region with a short crossing and services along the route. Further
drive, you will find delightful from Killimer to Tarbert. While information is available from the
towns, pretty villages and world regions tourist offices
crossing, keep an eye out for
famous shore fishing sites. The the bottlenose dolphins that live
Shannon Estuary drive is a in the waters of the estuary.
Shannon Ferry Contact
ShannonFerry Group
Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 FK09
Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare Tel: 065-905 3124
enquiries@shannonferries.com
www.shannonferries.com
Killimer
Bridging the best of Ireland’s West Location
Killimer: 11 km off the N68 (between
From early Ennis and Kilrush)–take R485 and
morning as the R486. From the Burren & Cliffs of
Moher, take the N67 to Killimer
mist descends the
Shannon Estuary, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
to the Wild Atlantic 52.61503, -9.38081 Killimer
52.5873, -9.3599 Tarbert
Sea, to the setting
of the sun in the Ferry Times
Operates all year round, except
late of the evening, Christmas Day. Ferry leaves Killimer
ShannonFerry will every hour on the hour (07:00–
take you and your vehicle on this memorable 19:00h) and Tarbert every hour on
20 minute journey across the estuary linking the the half hour (07:30–19:30h)
Half hourly sailings during high
iconic tourist destinations of the Banner County season months until 21:00h from
of Clare to the Kingdom of Kerry. Killimer and 21:30h from Tarbert
Shannon
This is a lovely experience for visitors who Car Ferry Admission Rates
would like a short break on their journey to Car single €20, return €30 (including
passengers). Discounts available
relax as they sail across the majestic Shannon
online @ shannonferries.com
Estuary. As the only vehicle ferry trip on
Information
the main spine of the Wild Atlantic Way, this
Visitor centre open 09:00–19:00h
invigorating journey allows you experience the
rugged nature of land and sea as you breathe Parking
Coach and car parking available
in the fresh salty sea air that encapsulates
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 7
8 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees
Tullamore D.E.W.
Visitor Centre
Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Contact
Home of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre
Bury Quay, Tullamore
Co. Offaly, R35 Y5V0
warehouse on Tel: 057-932 5015
the banks of info@tullamoredew.com
the grand canal Tullamore www.tullamoredew.com
in the town of Location
Tullamore, Co. Tullamore is 1hr from Dublin and
Offaly. Choose Galway, just off Exit 5 on the M6
from one of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
three whiskey 53.2777, -7.4932
journeys and Opening Times
get up close Tours run Mon to Sat from 10:00h
Sundays and B/Holidays from 11:30h
and personal
Last admission 17:00h
with the history
and heritage of Admission Rates
2020: Curious Taster’s Journey €17
Ireland’s original Whiskey Wise Masterclass €29
triple blend. You’ll be personally Ultimate Distillery Experience €90
For whiskey explorers eager (by appointment only)
welcomed and guided by a
to learn about the history and
whiskey expert from beginning Information
craft of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Fully licensed whiskey bar, restaurant
to end; starting with the birth
Whiskey, a visit to the home and gift shop. Guided Tours available
of a blend and finishing with
of the brand is a must. This
your very own triple tasting. Parking
unique visitor experience Public parking available
Book your tour @
is set in Tullamore D.E.W.’s
www.tullamoredew.com
original 19th century bonded
The Great Outdoors
Co. Offaly
Parklands and Mountains
Lough Boora Discovery Park waterfalls, ring forts, eskers and
A unique natural attraction, much more. Maps are available
Contact
this park’s boglands are now from local tourist information Lough Boora Discovery Park
a habitat for a wide range of offices/points. Some are www.loughboora.com
flora and fauna including over available by download from the Lough Boora
Slieve Bloom Mountains
website. www.slievebloom.ie
130 species of bird. There are Slieve Bloom
many walks to be enjoyed Location
Lough Boora Parklands
including Mesolithic Walk,
Eircode R35 DA50: On the R357
Boora Lake Walk and the between the villages of Cloghan and
Sculpture Walk. ‘Sculpture in the the Blueball
Parklands’—a collection of 15 Slieve Bloom Mountains
Trailheads of walks are located at
outdoor sculptures is also on
various points around the mountain
display here and worth a visit. See website for details
Slieve Bloom Mountains SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
The rolling hills of the Slieve Lough Boora 53.2336, -7.7201
Bloom Mountains are a land of Slieve Bloom 53.0744, -7.6123
forests and blanket bog rich in Parking
archaeology, history, tradition Lough Boora Discovery Park:
parking available on-site
and culture. Enjoy one of the
Slieve Bloom Mountains: parking
many day treks, eco walks and available at trailheads
looped walks. Stop off points
along the marked walks include
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 9
Birr Castle
Gardens
Birr, Co. Offaly
& Science Centre
Celebrating 400 years… 1620–2020
World Famous
‘Great Telescope’
Contact
Discover the largest Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre
telescope in the World Birr, Co. Offaly, R42 VO27
for over 70 years, Tel: 057-912 0336
created by the 3rd Earl reception@birrcastle.com
www.birrcastle.com
of Rosse in the 1840’s Birr
on the Castle grounds. Location
Located in the heritage town of
Ireland’s Historic Birr and within a short drive of
Science Centre many places of interest such as
A welcome video and the monastery at Clonmacnoise,
Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre and
Ireland’s Tallest Treehouse and hologram introduces you to The Shannon River in Athlone
Award Winning Gardens the earlier Earls and Countesses
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
See the world in 120 acres. of Rosse. Explore the seven 53.0967, -7.9143
Meander through beautifully galleries of astronomy,
Opening Times
landscaped and natural engineering and photography. Jan to Mar, 09:00–16:00h
parkland with 5 km of walking ‘In the heart of Ireland, a Mid March to Oct, 09:00–18:00h
paths, boasting a worldwide park that has won Guinness Nov to Dec, 09:00–16:00h
plant collection. Records, a green jewel of Admission Rates
world renown’ Adult €9.50, Child (5-16yrs) €5
The Formal Gardens are
U4 Free. Family (2+2) €26
surrounded by the romantic Eliana Ferioli—The Great General admission tickets are
Hornbeam Cloister walk, with Gardens of Europe available to purchase on line
plants exclusive to the Demesne Castle Tours: €20 (over 12 only)
seasonal, pre booking is required
and the world’s tallest box
hedges. Information
Courtyard café opens Mar to Dec
The Treehouse Adventure Gift Shop
Area features Ireland’s tallest
Parking
treehouse, sand pit, covered Car parking close by. Free coach
picnic area, play zones from parking
toddlers up. New upgrades in
2019.
10 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesBirr Heritage Town
Birr, Co. Offaly
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Turning back the clock to the
elegance of the Georgian era, Location
Birr has stayed true to its 18th Eircode R42 KC56: Birr is just 35
minutes north of Nenagh and is located
and 19th Century character, with at the junction of the National Routes,
tree-lined malls and avenues and N62 and N52
wonderful Georgian Architecture.
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
The narrow main streets retain 53.0960, -7.9105
their beautiful shop fronts. There Information
are also two churches and a Great range of accommodation,
Wesley Chapel built in the gothic restaurants, cafés and shopping
available
style. Birr Castle Gardens and
Science Centre is a must see. Parking
Public on street parking
Roscrea Heritage Centre
—Roscrea Castle & Damer House Contact
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Roscrea Heritage Centre – Roscrea
Castle & Damer House, Castle Street
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E53 F652
Roscrea Castle consists of a gate Tel: 0505-21850
roscreaheritage@opw.ie
tower, curtain walls and two
www.heritageireland.ie
corner towers dating from the
1280s. The rooms are furnished SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
52.9551, -7.7980
and some house exhibitions.
Opening Times
Built in the early 18th century Mar 26 to Sept 30
in the Queen Anne style, Damer Daily 10:00–18:00h
House is an example of pre- Last admission 45mins before closing
Palladian architecture. Within the Admission Rates
complex, there is a restored mill Adult €5, Senior/Group €4
Child/Student €3, Family €13
displaying original St. Cronan’s
Guided tours on request
high cross and pillar stone.
Parking
Public car & coach park close to site
Holycross Abbey
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Holycross Abbey is one of Ireland’s
National Monuments. Anyone Contact
Holycross Abbey
interested in ecclesiastical sites Holycross Village
will have this at the top of their Co. Tipperary, E41 PH01
‘to visit’ list. Founded in the 12th holycrossabbeytours@gmail.com
century by Donal Mor O’Brien for www.holycrossabbey.ie
the Benedictine Order, but later SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
transferred to the Cistercians, 52.6397, -7.8681
it was abandoned in the 1600s. Information
The Abbey has been lovingly Great range of accommodation,
restaurants, cafés and shopping
restored to its former glory as one
available
of Ireland’s finest Irish 15th century
Parking
churches.
Ample parking availabile
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 11Nenagh
Nenagh, Lough Derg, Co. Tipperary
Welcome to Nenagh 800
As a compact Contact
town a visitor Nenagh Tourist Office
walking its streets Nenagh Arts Centre
Banba Square, Nenagh
can view or visit Co. Tipperary, E45 Y660
its Franciscan Tel: 067-31610
Friary ruins, director@nenagharts.com
old Jailhouse www.nenagh.ie
www.tipperarycoco.ie
block and Nenagh
gateway, restored Location
West of the M7 Dublin to Limerick
Courthouse, motorway, exits 24 & 26
newly reopened 9km east of Lough Derg
Castle, and the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
Nenagh Heritage 52.8642, -8.1975
Centre in the old
Information
Governor’s House. Historic buildings, restaurants, cafés,
Close to Lough Derg where accommodation, and shopping
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and history of the town of many walking and cycling Parking
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12 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesJohn Hanly & Co. Ltd
Factory Shop
Nenagh, Lough Derg, Co. Tipperary
A unique shopping experience
John Hanly & Co. Ltd was is advisable to ring in advance
established in 1893 and to make sure the shop is open.
since then has been weaving 10% discount applicable on Contact
quality fabrics and accessories presentation of this guide at John Hanly & Co. Ltd
in cashmere, merino wool, the factory shop. Ballyartella Woollen Mills
lambswool and mohair. These Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 P789
Tel: 067-24278
products are sold to top
office@johnhanly.com
brands, designers and quality www.johnhanly.com
retailers around the world. Nenagh
Location
In the Factory Shop see the Situated in Ballyartella just 1km off
complete collection of Hanly the R495 (the Nenagh to Dromineer
Road) Follow the signs
scarves, shawls, throws, gents
and ladies jackets and tweed SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
52.9019, -8.2397
caps. The shop also stocks an
extensive selection of quality Opening Times
Open 10:00–18:00h Monday to
Irish Knitwear, table linen and
Friday (closed 12:45–13:15h)
unique crafts and gifts from
Information
all over Ireland.
Orders shipped world wide
The Factory Shop is open only Parking
when the factory is open. Free car parking on-site
During holiday time it
Lorrha Monastic Village
Contact
Lorrha, Co. Tipperary SCÉAL Café
Lorrha Hall, Lorrha, Nenagh
Co. Tipperary, E45 A097
Lorrha Monastic Village, Tel: 087-203 1798 / 086-330 8172
founded in 550AD by Saint info@visitlorrhadorrha.com
www.visitlorrhadorrha.com
Ruadhán, boasts an ancient
Holy Well, a 10th century SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
53.0945, -8.1224
church, Dominican Priory and
an Augustinian Priory. Within Opening Times
Shop/tea-rooms/heritage centre
driving distance is Lackeen Mon to Fri 09:30–16:30h
Castle and Redwood Castle. Sat & Sun 09:30–14:00h
This village is on the Beara
Admission Rates
Breifne route. Local volunteers Self-guided (Free)
run the shop, tea-rooms and Guided tour €7pp
heritage centre—the focal Information
point of the village. Package deals on tour/dinner & visits to
other sites arranged
Beara Breifne Way
Journey across six mountain ranges and along the banks
of the River Shannon, and discover the historic links to
Dónal Cam O’Sullivan Beare’s fourteen-day march as you
walk in his footsteps. www.bearabreifneway.ie
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 13County Clare is amazing.
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County Clare, and be and the Shannon Estuary Way.
rewarded with wonderful • The famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher
experiences and UNESCO Global Geopark.
fond memories. • Ireland's Hidden Heartlands -
Shannon, the East Clare
the River Shannon
Lakelands, and Lough Derg Blueway
for great activities.
• Welcoming towns and villages
offering a wealth of dining options,
historical attractions, traditional
entertainment, and craft shopping.
• Wonderful activity, sporting, leisure,
and heritage attractions.
For great ideas, check out VisitClare.ie
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14 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesMountshannon
Mountshannon, Lough Derg, Co. Clare
A beautiful & scenic village dating to the 18th century
“The Dolmen”. No visit would
be complete without a trip to
Holy Island one of the most
famous monastic settlements in
Ireland established in the 8th Contact
Century. Its many attractions Mountshannon
include a well preserved Round Lough Derg, Co. Clare
Tower, the ruins of six churches www.mountshannon.com
Mountshannon
and a cell like structure which Location
is one of the most extraordinary Located on the shores of Lough
Derg, East Clare on the R352
buildings in Ireland. Boat trips
and guided tours available. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
Mountshannon is an attractive
52.9319, -8.4279
village near the Clare shoreline The focal point of the
Information
of Lough Derg which offers village of Mountshannon is Restaurants, Pubs and Cafés
many amenities to visitors. Aistear Iniscealtra, a 4.5 acre
Activities include golfing, Parking
community park. There are There is on street parking available
woodland walking, cycling, over three and a half thousand
boating, fishing and swimming. trees, plants and shrubs planted
The locality has some very throughout the park. A large
interesting historical sights green area has been retained
such as Ringforts and a for recreational and relaxation
Wedge Tomb know locally as purposes.
O’Briensbridge Village
O’Briensbridge, Co. Clare
A haven for walkers and anglers
The section of the river just
down from O’Briensbridge is
a very popular angling and
water sports spot. Just upstream
Contact
at Parteen the flow of the O’Briensbridge, Co. Clare
Shannon is diverted into a www.clare.ie
man-made canal—built to allow Location
O'Briensbridge
navigation of boats and barges From the M7 take exit 27 into Birdhill
to the city of Limerick. Today, and follow signs to O’Briensbridge
the canal is being developed as From Limerick take the R463
towards Killaloe
an attractive area for recreation
and water activities. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
52.7535, -8.4985
The village has a public
Information
playground, picnic area and is For fishing O’Briensbridge is a good
also the starting point for the coarse angling base
O’Briensbridge -– Old Barge Parking
The picturesque village of
Loop Walk. Along this trail you There is ample car parking available
O’Briensbridge is linked to its
can experience a little piece in the village
sister village, Montpelier in
of history, as it includes the
County Limerick on the other
old canal towpath used, in
side of the river Shannon, by a
years passed, for horses to pull
stone bridge built by Turlough
barges up the waterway.
O’Brien in 1506.
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 15Lough Derg Blueway
Clare, Tipperary and Galway
It’s time for you to visit!
Blueway trails link
towns and villages
across Ireland’s
waterways. Enjoy
looped walks
dotted around the
Lakelands Lough Contact
Derg, where Lough Derg Blueway
www.discoverloughderg.ie
you can enjoy
www.bluewaysireland.org
magnificent scenery Lough Derg
Location
and sample delicious
The Lakelands of Lough Derg
local food.
Information
You can experience Lough Derg Blueway covers the
Imagine the scene: 13,000 these trails solo, counties of Clare, Tipperary and
hectares of clear water or with family or friends, by Galway and offers a wide variety of
surrounded by beautiful and canoe, paddleboard, bicycle, accommodation, visitor attractions
dramatic countryside in three and services along the route. Further
or on foot. And, there is even information is available from the
Irish counties (Clare, Tipperary more to enjoy on a break, regions tourist offices
and Galway), and traversed including historical attractions,
by a series of on-water and entertainment, events, great
water-side trails that provide eateries, craft shopping, and
the opportunity for exhilarating cosy places to stay.
activities and adventures.
Ballina Killaloe
Birthplace of Brian Boru
Ballina Killaloe, Lough Derg, Co. Clare
On Limerick’s Doorstep
Just under 20 minutes from both villages host restaurants,
Limerick, Killaloe was once galleries and shops as well as a
Ireland’s capital as the 11th Sunday Farmers Market.
century seat of Brian Boru (940- The Lough Derg Way & The Contact
1014), High King of Ireland. East Clare Way walking routes Ballina Killaloe Tourist Office
Killaloe connects Clare and offer spectacular views of Eircode V94 NW1K
Tipperary with a 13 arch bridge Lough Derg along the way. (seasonal)
Nenagh Tourist Office
to the village of Ballina. 13th Ballina Killaloe is a popular
Eircode E45 Y660
century St. Flannan’s Cathedral, spot for fishing and many Killaloe Tel: 067-31610
unique for its stone carving watersports activities. Ballina
Location
inscriptions is in Killaloe, while 20 minutes from Limerick
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
52.8073, -8.4402
Information
A range of restaurants, cafés,
shopping and accomodation
available
Parking
Ample parking available
16 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesVisit East Clare
East Clare, Co. Clare
Contact
www.visiteastclare.ie
Location
Various locations in East Clare
Your ultimate holiday experience! What’s On
Jan: Shannonside Winter Music
East Clare encompasses the An abundance of choice Festival, Sixmilebridge & Bunratty
spirit of Ireland’s Hidden with quality local produce Mar & Apr: St. Patrick’s Day parades
in Killaloe, Sixmilebridge, Scarriff,
Heartland’s. Get active in Nature and a warm welcome will Tulla
and explore the region’s natural entice you to stay. A choice Seed Share @ Irish Seed Savers,
hidden treasures by exploring of accommodation from high Scariff
great walking trails, greenways standard B&B’s to Self-Catering Blossom Harp Festival, Tuamgraney
and woodlands. properties to luxurious hotel May & Jun: Bodyke Festival
rooms is waiting for you! Tulla Traditional Music Festival
Enjoy pristine waterways with
Tuamgraney Community Weekend
boating, fishing, kayaking & East Clare… she is the perfect
Mountshannon Arts Festival
paddling and experience the creature… natural in every Killaloe Chamber Festival
beauty of the River Shannon as feature… Bealtaine National Festival—events
it settles into the picturesque Nestled in between the Wild all over East Clare
Lough Derg. Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Jul & Aug: Féile Brian Ború, Killaloe
Scariff Harbour Festival
Every season delights the visitor Ancient East is Ireland’s Hidden
Feakle International Traditional
with traditional music played Heartlands—a magical place to Music Festival
all year round by world class uncover. Tulla Weekend of the Welcomes
musicians in every Community. Come Visit. Play. Relax. Stay. Kilmurry Harvest Festival
The history of storytelling in National Heritage Week—events all
over East Clare
Ireland is celebrated not only
Sep & Oct: A Taste of Lough Derg—
in song, but is integral to the events all over East Clare
multitude of festivals embracing Quest Lough Derg, Killaloe/Ballina
Irish Culture and Heritage; the Dawn Walk on Ballycuggaran, Killaloe
Artists and Artisans are rivaled Mountshannon Trad Fest
only by the spectacular nature Kincora Trad Fest, Killaloe
and scenery.
And there’s more!
East Clare is the perfect destination for those who wish to delve into
Clare’s rich heritage. From monastic and ancient sites, such as Holy
Island, to churches, cathedrals and abbeys, spanning over 8 centuries,
you will be spoiled for choice!
The best way to enjoy the local culture, the music, the stories and the
people is to immerse yourself. Check out the numerous festivals and
events celebrating traditions within local communities. For further
information go to www.visiteastclare.ie or check out Facebook.
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 17Counties Clare, Tipperary, Galway
Discover
The Lough Derg Lakelands
Lough Derg has 179 km of The White Tailed Eagle
indented shoreline, stretching In 2013 the first white tailed eagles
over 40 km from Portumna at born in Ireland in over a century
its northern tip to Killaloe and hatched near Mountshannon on
Ballina in the south. 12 kms, at Lough Derg. These amazing birds
its widest point, Lough Derg is and chicks can be easily viewed
an area of great charm, natural using binoculars and scopes
beauty and heritage. from the shore at Mountshannon
Many exciting activity options Harbour or the bird hide in
are available in the Lough Derg Mountshannon. There is also a
area that will inspire, relax bird hide in Portumna to view the
or energise you. Spectacular eagles that have nested there.
countryside terrain and the
wonderful waters of the lake The Lough Derg Blueway
make an ideal setting for many 13,000 hectares of clear water
pursuits. surrounded by beautiful and
dramatic countryside provides
the opportunity to experience
on-water and water-side
trails, exhilarating activities,
and adventures. Experience
the Lough Derg Blueway by
canoe, paddleboard, bicycle,
on foot, cruising or angling.
Towns & Villages
Towns and villages like Killaloe,
The Blueway is a 160km paddle
Ballina, Portumna, Mountshannon,
trail that can also be enjoyed
Nenagh and beyond offer a
through a whole series of
wealth of lively pubs, bistros
walking loops, routes and trails
and fine dining options as well
each bringing the magnificent
as, antiquities, fine architecture,
lake into view.
18 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesLough Derg
Contact
www.DiscoverLoughDerg.ie
Location
Counties Clare, Tipperary, Galway
Lough Derg
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
HISTORIC SITES
Portumna Castle 53.0927, -8.2185
Nenagh Castle 52.8650, -8.1981
Holy Island 52.9151, -8.4517
LAKESIDE TOWNS & VILLAGES
Dromineer 52.9248, -8.2756
Killaloe|Ballina 52.8088, -8.4475
Terryglass Village and Harbour
53.0564, -8.1987
Mountshannon 52.9317, -8.4298
Nenagh 52.8650, -8.1981
Ogonnelloe 52.8869, -8.4589
Portore/Garrykennedy
52.8926, -8.3576
Portumna 53.0927, -8.2185
Puckane 52.9318, -8.2385
Scarriff 52.9088, -8.5331
Heritage Tuamgraney 52.8985, -8.5410
Whitegate 52.9505, -8.3729
Over 90 heritage sites are Woodford 53.0521, -8.4002
accessible around Lough Derg
VIEWING POINTS
as the lake has a long history of Ballycuggeran Woods
habitation and its shores have 52.8346, -8.4625
been settled since prehistoric Lookout 52.8795, -8.3948
times. In the early medieval Millennium Cross 52.8553, -8.3978
times it served as an integral Portumna Forest Park
53.0904, -8.2452
part of the water highway
Tountinna 52.8472, -8.3922
from the Atlantic Ocean to the
Irish midlands and beyond. LAKESIDE PARKS
Two-Mile-Gate 52.8346, -8.4625
Climb the 101 steps of the Castlelough 52.8870, -8.3942
13th Century Nenagh Castle or Dromineer 52.9248, -8.2756
travel back in time at The Irish Ballina 52.8102, -8.4415
Workhouse Centre in Portumna. Mountshannon 52.9317, -8.4298
Holy Island/Inis Cealtra in the
traditional Irish music, local middle of Lough Derg is a must
art and craft pieces and great visit to explore the heritage and
shopping. history of Lough Derg.
Whether you visit for a day
or a week, opt for a cruiser,
the luxury of a stately home,
the facilities of a hotel, or the
fun of a farmhouse holiday,
you’ll find that perfect holiday
accommodation in the Lough
Derg area.
More Information
Lough Derg is a destination bursting with locations, experiences,
sites, and activities to explore. This information offers only a flavour
of the possibilities. For comprehensive information, and further
details you are best advised to ask locally and log onto
www.DiscoverLoughDerg.ie
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 19Portumna
Portumna, Lough Derg, Co. Galway
On Lough Derg, Ireland’s pleasure lake
A Medieval Town set
on the idyllic banks of Contact
Lough Derg, Portumna Portumna
is a main centre for Lough Derg, Co. Galway, H53 WC63
www.visitportumna.com
hire cruisers and
Portumna www.discoverloughderg.ie
watersports. Activities
Location
include walking,
Portumna is a town in the South-
cycling, golf, go-karting East of County Galway, on the
and equestrian sports. border of County Tipperary. The
town is located to the West of the
Portumna’s public point where the River Shannon
Forest Park offers a enters Lough Derg
first-class wheelchair
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
and buggy-friendly walkway local activities & attractions, 53.0923, -8.2193
and viewing platform along including The Irish Workhouse
Information
with other forest walks. Centre, Dominican Priory, Pallas Great range of accommodation,
Portumna Castle and Gardens Karting & Paintball, Shannon restaurants, cafes and shopping
Cruising, Portumna Golf Club, available
is a semi-fortified house built in
1618 with grounds. The ground Portumna Heritage Trail, the Parking
Friday Country Market and Free on-street and off-street public
floor of the castle is open to the parking available adjacent to the
public. much more.
town centre and amenities
Portumna is also a great There is free parking available
base for a wide range of all over Portumna.
Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre
Burren National Park Information Point
Corofin, Co. Clare
Contact
Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre
Trace your roots & discover your past Church Street
Corofin, Co. Clare, V95 X270
Tel: 065-683 7955
Founded in 1982, this 19th century social, educational clareheritage@gmail.com
flagship Genealogical Centre and folk life. The Burren www.clareroots.com
Corofin
has the largest collection of Information Point provides
Location
genealogical material housed information on the Burren 13km north of Ennis, on R476
in any one place, to enable National Park and includes free
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
persons with Co. Clare roots to guided walks of the National 52.9420, -9.0653
trace their forebears. The parish Park in addition to a free Bus
Opening Times
registers from all of service to the Park from May to All year, Mon to Fri, 09:00–17:00h
Co. Clare’s 47 parishes form August. Museum: May to Oct, 10:00–17:00h
the core of a unique database Burren Information Point:
Apr to Sep 10:00–17:00h
that includes a range of
Civil Records comprising Admission Rates
rentals, valuations, tithe Museum: Adult €4. Children (5 years
or under) Free. (6–18 years) €3
assessments, estate maps
and papers, census returns, Information
Tourist Information Point. Burren
obituaries and gravestone National Park Information Point
inscriptions. located at the Centre
Free Bus to Burren National Park
Located within the campus
daily from May to August
is the Clare Heritage
Parking
Museum, an award-
On-street for cars and coaches
winning presentation of
the material aspects of
20 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesThe Burren Centre &
The Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour
Kilfenora, Co. Clare
Gateway to the Burren
The story of the Burren is Beautifully displayed
excitingly captured in ‘A artefacts, original works of
Walk Through Time’ multi- art and enthralling life-like Contact
dimensional exhibition at The reproductions of human activity The Burren Centre and The Kilfenora
Ceili Band Parlour
Burren Centre in Kilfenora. combine to provide an insight
(Gateway to the Burren)
The story unfolds through a into the rich heritage of the Kilfenora
series of vignettes, models, Burren. Co. Clare, V95 W523
slides, artefacts and information Tel: 065-708 8030
A visit to The Burren Centre info@theburrencentre.ie
panels. Tea Rooms is a must where
Kilfenora
www.theburrencentre.ie
Visitors get a comprehensive you will find all the best in Location
introduction to the geology, traditional home made cuisine. On the R476 between Ennis and
flora and fauna of the region, Browse in the Craft Shop where Lisdoonvarna, 24 km from Ennis,
and an understanding of the exquisite locally produced crafts 8 km from Lisdoonvarna, 8 km
from Ennistymon and 22 km from
history and effects of man on are on sale. A must see tourist Ballyvaughan
the unique landscape. attraction.
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
52.9902, -9.2165
The Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour Opening Times
Take a walk down memory lane and Open daily. Last admission half an
hour before closing time
enjoy the exciting new exhibition Mar 12 to May 31, 10:00–17:00h
entitled The Kilfenora Ceili Band June 01 to Aug 31, 09:30–17:30h
Parlour which explores the music Sept 01 to mid-Oct, 10:00–17:00h
and history of this internationally Admission Rates
renowned band. Exhibits provide Adult €6. Student/Senior €5
a unique opportunity to trace Children (6 years or under) free
(6–16 years) €4
the music and history of the Family (2+4) €20
internationally renowned Kilfenora
Information
Ceili Band. With the help of top of
Tea Rooms, Craft Shop
the range visual displays, artefacts, musical instruments, Fáilte Ireland Visitor Information
artwork and acoustics the music of The Kilfenora Ceili Band will visually Point
and aurally come to life before you. The exhibition is in an intimate Parking
setting and will take you on a rare musical treat of the music of the new Free parking for cars and coaches
and old band. If you plan on visiting the Burren region this is a musical
journey of discovery not to be missed, it has to be experienced.
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 21Aillwee
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22 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesCave
Educational Centre
Birds of Prey
Educational Centre Contact
Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, H91 AX26
Tel: 065-707 7036
info@aillweecave.ie
Ballyvaughan www.aillweecave.ie
Location
5 km south of Ballyvaughan,
Co. Clare just off the R480
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
The Birds of Prey Educational 53.0918, -9.1503
Centre is set against the most Opening Times
stunning backdrops the Burren Open daily all year 10:00–17:30h
can offer and is home to one (Jul & Aug, 10:00–18:30h)
of the largest and most varied NB. End of Nov and all of Dec
mornings only
collection of Birds of Prey in
the county—Eagles, Falcons, A Hawk Walk Admission Rates
This is a once in a life time Cave Tour & Birds of Prey Centre:
Hawks and Owls. Interactive Adult €22
information boards and audio opportunity to interact with Children €12
guides provide further insight some of nature’s top predators. Family Tickets €52/€58
into all aspects of Birds of Prey. Guided and instructed by
Information
Daily flying displays provide a experienced Falconers, this Gift Shop and Tea Room. Farm Shop
rare opportunity to see many hour long ‘Walk with a Hawk’ with Cheese and Fudge Making
species in dramatic free flight. through hazel woodland Parking
and across Burren Limestone Extensive parking for cars and
pavement is tailor made for coaches
anybody seeking a totally
unique experience. To make a
booking and for further details
—Tel 065-7077036. Gift Shop and Tea Room
Visit the gift shop and choose from
a treasure trove of crafts and gifts
and then sit back in the tearoom and
enjoy a homemade scone and a hot
cup of coffee…
Lunches are available throughout
the day.
Burren Gold Cheese
The Farm Shop at Aillwee has
been the production site for the
award winning Burren Gold Cheese since 1985.
Milk for the farmhouse cheese is sourced from a neighbouring
farm, where their Friesian Dairy Herd graze the unique rich
grasses and herbs of the spectacular Burren region of North
County Clare. Burren Gold is a firm textured Gouda style cheese
with a rich creamy taste. It comes in a variety of flavours —
Plain, Smoked, Cumin, Garlic & Nettle and for something a little
more exotic-Piri Piri. Why not pop in to the Farmshop and taste
some delicious Burren Gold Cheese! You may even be lucky
enough to see the cheese maker at work.
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 23Poulnabrone Dolmen
Carron, Co. Clare
Portal Tomb that dates back to 3200 BC
It comprises of a tabular
capstone supported by two
slender portal stones, and
bordered by a nearby cairn.
While it is one of over
150 dolmens in Ireland,
Carron
the magnificence of this
Location
dolmen means that it is
Near Carron, just off the R480 road
often regarded as one of from Corofin to Ballyvaughan
Ireland’s most photographed
SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
monuments. 53.0469, -9.1409
The Burren’s built history has
The final resting place of Parking
left the ruins of round towers,
some of the first farmers of the Off road parking
ancient churches, high crosses,
Burren, it is a mystical place
tombs, and holy wells.
to wind down after a long
On the side of the main day, as one sits in the peaceful
R480 road from Corofin to and scenic surroundings of this
Ballyvaughan, the Poulnabrone unique landscape. While there
Dolmen is one such example of take a picture through the
the Burren’s built history. This dolmen as the sun descends in
ancient portal tomb dates back this special place.
to the Neolithic period, 3200BC.
Caherconnell Fort
& Sheepdog Demonstrations Contact
Carron, Co. Clare Caherconnell Fort
Carron, Co. Clare, V95 YK31
Tel: 065-708 9999
A modern experience of our magnificent past info@caherconnell.com
www.caherconnell.com
Carron
Ongoing excavations Location
by the Caherconnell 28km from Ennis and 10km from
Ballyvaughan on the R480
Archaeological Field
School have yielded SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
53.0420, -9.1372
fascinating results,
enhancing Caherconnell’s Opening Times
March, April & Oct 10:00–17:00h
reputation as a prominent
May, June & Sept 10:00–17:30h
archaeological site. July & Aug 10:00–18:00h
Sheepdog Demonstrations Admission Rates
Home to the only Fort: Adult €6
Sheepdog Demonstrations:
sheepdog demonstrations Adult €6
in the Burren, Combined Ticket:
Caherconnell has featured Adult €10
on national television, in Family & Group rates available
The Fort local and national press Information
A family run business, and is a proud Trip Advisor Café offering hot lunch, home
baking and fresh farm food a
Caherconnell Fort is one of & CIE Tours International speciality. Extensive shopping
the best preserved stone forts Award of Excellence winner.
Parking
in the Burren. The impressive Demonstrations daily March to Free monitored parking for cars and
visitor centre at Caherconnell October. Please see coaches
provides a modern experience www.Caherconnell.com/times/
of our magnificent past. for demonstration times.
24 Rates quoted are for 2020 All co-ordinates in Decimal DegreesBurren Smokehouse
Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Contact
Burren Smokehouse Ltd
Taste Smoked Irish Organic Salmon from the Burren! Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, V95 HD70
Tel: 065-707 4432
In the second, sales@burrensmokehouse.ie
self-guided & Lisdoonvarna
www.burrensmokehouse.ie
interactive visitor Location
centre, “Taste the In Lisdoonvarna. N67 route
10km from the Cliffs of Moher
Atlantic—The Salmon
Experience”, you will SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
53.0281, -9.2922
immerse yourself
in the story of Irish Opening Times
Jan & Feb 10:00–16:00h
Salmon. Follow it Mar 10:00–17:00h
through time and Apr to Aug 09:00–18:00h
watch the legend Sept to Dec 10:00–17:00h
Taste, Learn, Shop at the of the Salmon of Admission Rates
Burren Smokehouse with Knowledge unfold before your Video & tasting free. Pre-booked full
its two different visitor eyes. Learn about modern presentation & more available. Rates
for “Taste the Atlantic” see website
experiences. In one, you will aquaculture, solve jigsaw
learn all about their history Information
puzzles and quizzes! Suitable for
Gourmet Food Store and Craft Shop
on pictorial storyboards and school kids and adults. Gastro-pub & Microbrewery in the
the way they smoke their Irish This family-owned business is Roadside Tavern next door
Organic Salmon. Watch a video passionate about local foods Parking
about the smoking process (in that you can buy in their Free car and coach parking at the
different languages), explore Visitor Centre
Gourmet Shop, and even send
the kiln and taste the smoked to friends and family.
salmon.
Doolin Cave
Doolin, Co. Clare
Contact
Journey to the Great Stalactite Doolin Cave
Doolin, Co. Clare, V95 R299
Tel: 065-707 5761
Follow the footsteps of the through the Burren tours@doolincave.ie
men who discovered the Great underground where you will www.doolincave.ie
Doolin
Stalactite in 1952. Guides will see the many wonders of this
Location
lead you on a 45–50 min tour karst landscape preserved in On the western edge of The Burren,
the natural cave. A seabed, an extensive karst area of North
fossils, and one of the longest West Clare. Located 7miles/12km
Stalactites in the World from the Cliffs of Moher
accessible to the public, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
await you in the chambers 53.0419, -9.3450
and passageways. Opening Times
Open daily year round 10:00–17:00h
After your tour—take a stroll Closed Dec 22–26
on the farmland nature trail, See website for further details
relax in the visitor centre, enjoy
Admission Rates
tea or coffee and home baked Adult €15, Child €8
goods at the café and/or Family €45/€50
browse in the gift shop, which 10% Discount on Prices Above
houses Doolin Cave Pottery. when you show this guide
The award-winning Doolin Information
Café and craft shop
Cave is conveniently located
along the Wild Atlantic Way in Parking
Ample parking available
the heart of the Burren. Only
7miles/12km from the Cliffs of
Moher!
Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 4 and 5 25Doolin2Aran Ferries Contact
Doolin2Aran Ferries
Doolin Pier, Doolin
Doolin, Co. Clare Co. Clare, V95 HE3F
Tel: 065-707 5949
info@doolin2aranferries.com
Garrihys, the Original Cruise Company Doolin
www.doolin2aranferries.com
www.doolinferries.com
Liscannor
Boat Trips from Doolin to the The Fleet Location
Aran Islands, daily departures Garrihy’s Doolin2Aran Ferries Doolin Pier
at various times throughout the have the largest, fastest and From Galway: N18 to Kilcolgan, turn
day. Visit the spectacular Dún right onto N67 for Lisdoonvarna
most comfortable fleet of ships From Limerick, Ennis or Killimer Car
Aengus Fort on Inis Mór, get sailing from Doolin. Ferry: follow signs to Lahinch/Cliffs
away from it all on Inis Meáin or of Moher
Come sail on the two newest
take a quick trip to the smallest SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
ships on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic
one—the beautiful island of Doolin Pier 53.0156, -9.4051
Way—the “Star of Doolin” and
Inis Oírr. You can visit an island
the “Spirit of Doolin”. Sailing Times
and the Cliffs of Moher in the Sailings operate 7 days per week,
same day. Inis Mór is now only 35 minutes Mar to Nov 01
from Doolin by boat! Office open from 08:00–21:00h
Take a cruise to the Cliffs of Typical Sailings: Aran Islands:
Moher 10:00h Cruises: 12:00 and 15:00h
Look up at the Sailings are weather permitting and
majestic beauty of the subject to change. Please phone for
up to date times
Cliffs of Moher from
below and see the Information
Tea/Coffee/Snacks available
Harry Potter cave and
at the pier
everyone’s favourite
Parking
birds, the Puffins in
Paid Parking available at pier
action on the 1 hour
voyage of discovery.
Doolin Ferry Co—Bill O’Brien’s Contact
Doolin Ferry Co—Bill O’Brien’s
The Original Doolin Ferry No.1 Doolin Pier Doolin
Co. Clare, V95 DR74
Liam: 065-707 5555 / 087-958 1465
Doolin, Co. Clare info@doolinferry.com
www.doolinferry.com
Doolin
Visit all 3 Aran Islands & the Cliffs of Moher Location
From Galway: N18 to Kilcolgan,
turn right onto N67 follow to
no confusion, Ballyvaughan-Lisdoonvarna-Doolin
when you travel From Limerick/Shannon/Ennis:
upon an express follow signs to Cliffs of Moher via
Ennistymon-Lisdoonvarna-Doolin
ferry with Doolin
Follow Doolin Pier signs to the water
Ferry Co, you’re
travelling on SatNav: Latitude/Longitude
53.0148, -9.4044
the fastest and
most comfortable Sailing Times
Aran Islands: Depart No.1 Doolin
ferries from Pier, hourly from 10:00–13:00h;
Doolin. 14:30h and one way only at 17:30h
Cliffs of Moher Cruise: Depart No.1
Set sail to a place Doolin Pier, hourly 12:00–16:00h
lost in time and and at 17:15h. Office Opening Times:
visit the Aran 08:00–18:00h daily, Mar–Nov
Save 30% on your booking by
Operating since 1970 and Islands or book one of the Cliffs booking ahead online. Use discount
celebrating 50 years in business of Moher Cruises which depart code AV10 for additional 10% saving!
in 2020. every hour. Information
Enjoy the Crew’s expert Download Aran Island maps to your
To celebrate this milestone phone from link: www.doolinferry.
a second express ferry has knowledge with on board com/aranislandmaps
been launched into the fleet, commentary.
Parking
the Aran Islands Express Fáilte ar bord—Welcome aboard Pay and display parking on quayside
to complement the existing with the Doolin Ferry Co.
Doolin Express. There can be #doolinferryco
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