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DISCOVERIRELAND.IE Please pass on or recycle when finished Aside from the great river itself, the Shannon Contents Map Ref Attraction See page… Map Ref Attraction See page… Region is perhaps best-known as being home 1 Barratt Tours 4 36 Moher Hill Open Farm 25 to and the —Ireland’s 2 Shannon Ferry 4 Clare Playgrounds 26 3 Kilbeggan Distillery Experience 5 37 Miltown Malbay 26 top scenic visitor attraction. But, extending as it 4 Tullamore D.E.W. Old Bonded Warehouse 6 38 Dolphinwatch 27 does from the Lakelands right in the centre of 5 6 Two Great Naturals 6 39 Lighthouse 28 These brands are Ireland to the Atlantic, the Shannon Region is trademarks of Fáilte Ireland 7 Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre 7 40 Scattery Island Centre 28 and are used in these 8 Birr Heritage Town 8 41 Dolphin Discovery 29 publications with their home to many other wonders. permission. 9 Roscrea Heritage Centre 8 42 Vandeleur Walled Garden & Centre 29 10 Holy Cross Abbey 8 43 Kilrush Heritage Town 30 Plenty of choice 11 Emo Court 9 44 Clare Museum 30 Cead Mile Fáilte Associate Member of 12 Barack Obama Plaza 9 45 31 Variety is the essence of a 13 John Hanly & Co. Ltd 10 46 31 good holiday, and the contents 14 Nenagh 10 47 & Folk Park 32/33 a Hundred panel page gives you a sense 15 Portumna 11 Blue Flag Beaches of Clare 34 of the range of attractions and Thousand 16 Mountshannon 11 48 King’s Island 35 entertainments on offer – from First European Member of Welcomes – folk parks and show caves, visitor 17 12/13 49 King John’s Castle 36 farms and dolphin-watching 18 Killaloe River Cruises 14 50 Get West 37 to Ireland’s boat trips, historic houses and 19 Ballina Killaloe 14 51 Michael Flannerys Pub Shannon Region! gardens, museums and bus 20 Saint Flannan’s Cathedral 15 & Whiskey Tastings 37 tours through to Medieval 52 The Hunt Museum 38 Situated on the mighty Atlantic 21 Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre 15 Castle Banquets and Irish Music 53 Milk Market Limerick 38 Ocean, the Shannon Region is 22 Ted Tours 16 Evenings. 54 St. Mary’s Cathedral 39 renowned for its great beauty, Published by 23 e-Whizz Electric Bikes 16 activity and history and for its To help you choose where to 24 The Burren Centre 17 55 Limerick City Gallery of Art 39 wealth of great visitor attractions visit, detailed information is 25 & Birds of Prey 56 Stonehall Wildlife Park 40 and entertainments. included on each attraction / Educational Centre 18/19 57 Coillte Forest Park Curragh Chase 40 entertainment and shopping 26 20 58 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 41 This free publication aims to Publisher, John Rice. experience including location enhance your visitor experience. Published by Glance 27 Caherconnell Fort 20 59 Foynes Heritage Town 42 details, opening times, admission Promotions, Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 061–338588, 28 Michael Cusack Centre 21 60 Desmond Hall 42 rates, sat nav co-ordinates, [email protected] 29 Burren National Park 21 61 Adare Heritage Centre 43 facilities, parking etc. www.glancepromotions.ie 30 22 62 Limerick Garden Trail 43 Design: OpticNerve.ie 31 22 63 JJ’s Craft Brewing 44 32 Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience 23 64 Kilmallock Heritage Town 44 Enjoy! Available from 33 Doolin Ferry Co. 24 65 Ballyhoura Country 45 Finally, we do hope that you 34 Doolin2Aran Ferries 24 Shannon Region Map take the time to explore the rich 35 The Rock Shop 25 Detailed map of all Attractions 46/47 3 heritage and delights of the Tourist Information Offices Shannon Region and that your 4 ‘Daily Adventure’ is a rewarding 47 5

Donegal Derry and enjoyable one. Airport Larne Belfast Airport 25 Belfast 31 29 15 7 8 34 33 30 27 26 28 11

Ireland West 32 6 Airport 23 22 24 Dublin Airport 34 35 36 Galway Athlone 21 Dublin 9 Shannon 16 Airport Kilkenny 37 Limerick 13 Waterford Rosslare 12 Kerry Airport 44 45 46 17 18 14 Cork 47 19 20 Cork Airport

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62 63 64 65 Opening Dates and Times Admission Rates Errors and Omissions Opening Dates and Times are subject to change The admission rates quoted in this publication are Every care has been taken in the compilation of and may vary throughout the seasons and by day the normal rates for individual adult admissions, this guide to ensure its accuracy and compliance of week. Establishments indicating ‘open year- children and families. Many of the featured with the consumer protection laws of Ireland. round’ may still close, for instance, on Christmas attractions and entertainments do offer special Glance Promotions cannot accept responsibility for Day. We recommend you verify dates and rates for groups, students and seniors. The rates errors or omissions, but where such are brought times directly with each featured establishment, quoted are the 2017 rates as submitted by the to our attention future editions will be amended particularly if travelling distances. Entertainments individual businesses. accordingly. operate subject to demand and pre-booking is normally required. 3 Barratt Tours Kilbeggan Distillery Experience Contact Kilbeggan Distillery Ennis, Co. Clare & Limerick City Contact Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath Barratt Tours Tel: 057-933 2134 Limerick [email protected] Tel: 087-237 5986; 061-333 100 Kilbeggan www.kilbeggandistillery.com Enjoy a magical day tour [email protected] Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery Location www.4tours.biz Sheepdog Demonstrations, Ennis malt spirit flowing from Located in the town of Kilbeggan Poulnabrone Tomb, Limerick Departure Locations the 180 year old pot take exit 5 off the M6 Dublin/Galway All tours depart from bus stop @ Galway Bay and the still. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Arthur’s Quay in Limerick city centre 53.3693, -7.5028 famous Cliffs of Moher. Collections available from most A tour of Kilbeggan Blarney & Cork City Hotels and B&B’s Distillery will take Opening Times Apr to Oct 09:00–18:00h SatNav: Latitude/Longitude you back in time to Day Tour Nov to March 10:00–16:00h Enjoy some magnificent 52.6651, -8.6266 discover how Irish Admission Rates scenery in Irelands’ famous Tour Start Times whiskey was made Apprentice Tours: Daily Adult €14 Cliffs of Moher Tour Golden Vale, kiss the during John Locke’s Senior/Student €13 Depart Limerick at 09:45h Blarney Stone—which ownership, during the Distillers Tour: Collections available from some Mon–Fri €26 per person Since 1998, Barratt Tours have legend has it will give hotels and B&B’s in Limerick, Ennis 19th century before Connoisseur Tour: been operating day tours you the gift of Irish eloquence! & Shannon bringing you into Call for times and prices from Limerick to a range of Take in some shopping at the Blarney/Cork City Tour the present where destinations. The tours offer the Blarney Woollen Mills store Depart Limerick at 09:45h The Kilbeggan Distillery is the you can hear, smell Information Collections available from some and taste the Kilbeggan Irish The Pantry Restaurant is located highest standards of personal before heading to Cork City to hotels and B&B’s in Limerick & Adare oldest distillery in Ireland. Dating on site, serving a vast range of service. explore some of its spectacular Limited winter programme, check back to 1757, a visit today lets whiskey as it is distilled today. products from full Irish breakfast Cliffs of Moher Day Tour architecture. website for details you discover real artisan Irish The perfect marriage of the past to a full dinner menu. Due to the historic nature of the building, not Tours/Rates whiskey distilling at its finest. and present makes Kilbeggan An insight into the unique Discounts available on-line. all areas are wheelchair accessible Cliffs of Moher Tour everyday €27 distillery an authentic Irish limestone landscape of The Transfers from Dublin by train See for yourself the traditional Blarney/Cork City Tour Sat €30 experience not to be missed. Parking Burren while showing you with connection to day tours in method of mashing in oak mash 10% reduction for Students & Seniors Guided Tours operate all year Extensive Coach and Car Parking places ‘off the beaten track’— Limerick. Check the website for tuns, fermenting in Oregon pine vats, and the new Kilbeggan round, advisable to pre-book & more details. all tours.

PURCHASE A HERITAGE CARD & Shannon Ferry Contact ShannonFerry Group EXPLORE IRELAND’S HERITAGE Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare Tel: 065-905 3124 [email protected] www.shannonferries.com Killimer Bridging the best of Ireland’s West Location Free Killimer: 11 km off the N68 (between From early morning as Ennis and Kilrush)–take R485 and the mist descends R486. From the Burren & Cliffs of admission the Shannon Moher, take the N67 to Killimer to more Estuary, to the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Wild Atlantic Sea, 52.61503, -9.38081 Killimer 52.5873, -9.3599 Tarbert than 45 of to the setting of the sun in the Ferry Times Ireland’s finest Operates all year round, except late of the evening, Christmas Day. Ferry leaves Killimer ShannonFerry will every hour on the hour (07:00– heritage sites take you and your vehicle on this memorable 20 19:00h) and Tarbert every hour on minute journey across the estuary linking the iconic the half hour (07:30–19:30h) Half hourly sailings during high tourist destinations of the Banner County of season months until 21:00h from Clare to the Kingdom of Kerry. Killimer and 21:30h from Tarbert Unlimited access for up to one year Shannon This is a lovely experience for visitors who Car Ferry Admission Rates would like a short break on their journey to Car single €19, return €29 (including €40 €30 €10 €90 relax as they sail across the majestic Shannon passengers). Discounts available online @ shannonferries.com Adult Senior Child/Student Family Estuary. As the only vehicle ferry trip on the main spine of the Wild Atlantic Way, this Information Visitor centre open 09:00–19:00h Heritage Cards can be purchased: invigorating journey allows you experience the at participating heritage sites, rugged nature of land and sea as you breathe Parking Coach and car parking available by phone: 01-647 6592 / Lo Call 1850-600 601 in the fresh salty sea air that encapsulates by fax: 094-937 3395 Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. www.heritageireland.ie

4 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 5 Tullamore D.E.W. Birr Castle Contact Old Bonded Warehouse Tullamore D.E.W. Gardens & Science Centre Old Bonded Warehouse Tullamore, Co. Offaly Bury Quay, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Birr, Co. Offaly Tel: 057-932 5015 [email protected] Home of the legendary Irish whiskey Tullamore www.tullamoredewvisitorcentre.com lies inside the Location Tullamore is 1hr from Dublin and walls of this Galway, just off Exit 5 on the M6 19th century SatNav: Latitude/Longitude bonded 53.2777, -7.4932 warehouse, where the Opening Times Open all year whiskey making Mon to Sat: 09:30–18:00h tradition began. Sun/B Hols: 11:30–17:00h The Visitor Closed Dec 24 to Jan 01 Centre is set Admission Rates on the banks Curious Taster’s Journey: of the Grand Adult €12, Senior/Student €9 Families (2+3)€28 Canal, which Whiskey Wise Masterclass: was vital in Adults €25, Time: 14:30h allowing the former distillery to Ultimate Distillery Experience: Situated right in the heart of transport whiskey to Dublin for Please call 057-932 5015 to book Ireland, there is an incredible distribution around the world. Information experience that has been Enjoy a guided tour which Fully licensed whiskey bar, restaurant waiting for you since 1829. and gift shop. Guided Tours available Visit the newly renovated blends audio-visual and traditional storytelling, and Parking home of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Public parking available ‘In the heart of Ireland, a park that Whiskey and immerse yourself raise a glass of complimentary in the history and magic that Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey. has won Guinness Records, a green Contact Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre jewel of world renown’ Birr, Co. Offaly Eliana Ferioli—The Great Gardens of Europe R42 VO27 Tel: 057-912 0336 areas and sand pits. [email protected] Two Great Naturals www.birrcastle.com World Famous Birr Location ‘Great Telescope’ Located in the heritage town of Co. Offaly Discover the largest Birr and within a short drive of telescope in the many places of interest such as the monastery at , World for over 70 Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre and Parklands and Mountains years, created by the The Shannon River in Athlone Contact 3rd Earl of Rosse in Lough Boora Parklands waterfalls, ring forts, eskers and Lough Boora Parklands SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the 1840’s on the A unique natural attraction, much more. Maps are available www.loughboora.com 53.0967, -7.9143 Slieve Bloom Mountains Castle grounds. this park’s boglands are now from local tourist information www.slievebloom.ie Opening Times a habitat for a wide range of offices/points. Some are Mid Ireland Tourism (Mon–Fri) Ireland’s Historic Jan to Mar, 10:00–16:00h Mid March to Oct, 09:00–18:00h flora and fauna including over available by download from the Tel: 057-912 0923 Science Centre [email protected] Nov to Dec, 10:00–16:00h 130 species of bird. There are website. Lough Boora Ireland’s Largest Treehouse and Travel back to the www.midirelandtourism.ie Admission Rates many walks to be enjoyed Slieve Bloom Award Winning Gardens time of the earlier Earls and Location Adult €9. Child (5–16 years) €5 including Mesolithic Walk, See the world in 120 acres. Countesses of Rosse, and U4 Free. Family (2+2) €25 Lough Boora Parklands: on the explore the interactive galleries Boora Lake Walk and the R357 between the villages of Meander through beautifully Student/Senior €7.50 Sculpture Walk. ‘Sculpture in the Cloghan and the Blueball. Slieve landscaped and natural of astronomy, engineering and General admission tickets are Bloom Mountains: Trailheads of photography. available to purchase on line Parklands’—a collection of 15 parkland with 5 km of walking Castle Tours: €18 (over 12 only), outdoor sculptures is also on walks are located at various points paths, boasting a worldwide around the mountain. See website seasonal, pre booking is required plant collection. display here and worth a visit. for details Information Slieve Bloom Mountains SatNav: Latitude/Longitude The Millennium Gardens are Courtyard café, Mar to Nov The rolling hills of the Slieve Lough Boora 53.2336, -7.7201 surrounded by the romantic Discovery Gift Shop Bloom Mountains are a land of Slieve Bloom 53.0744, -7.6123 Hornbeam Cloister walk, with Parking forests and blanket bog rich in Parking plants exclusive to the Demesne Car parking close by. Free coach parking archaeology, history, tradition Lough Boora parklands: parking and the world’s tallest box available on-site and culture. Enjoy one of the hedges. Slieve Bloom Mountains: parking many day treks, eco walks and available at trailheads The Treehouse Adventure looped walks. Stop off points Area features Ireland’s largest along the marked walks include treehouse, bouncy pillow, picnic

6 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 7 Contact Birr Heritage Town Emo Court Emo Court Emo, Co. Laois Tel: 057-862 6573 Birr, Co. Offaly Emo, Co. Laois [email protected] Emo www.heritageireland.ie Turning back the clock to the Location A tranquil haven of beauty 2.5km from Emo (Accessed from elegance of the Georgian era, Kildare—Portlaoise Road—N7). Birr has stayed true to its 18th Location was owned by Birr is just 35 minutes north of Nenagh 7km from the Portarlington train and 19th Century character, with and is located at the junction of the the Jesuits, it was station tree-lined malls and avenues and National Routes, N62 and N52 then acquired SatNav: Latitude/Longitude wonderful Georgian Architecture. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude and extensively 53.1073, -7.1968 The narrow main streets retain 53.0960, -7.9105 restored by Opening Times their beautiful shop fronts. There Information Mr. Cholmeley- Apr 13 to Sept 27 Daily 10:00– 18:00h. Gardens open all year every are also two churches and a Great range of accommodation, Harrison in the restaurants, cafés and shopping 1960s. day during daylight hours. Last Wesley Chapel built in the gothic available admission, one hour before closing style. Birr Castle Gardens and The house is Admission Rates Parking Science Centre is a must see. surrounded by Adult €5, Senior/Group €4 Public on street parking beautiful gardens Child/Student €3, Family €13 and parkland Information which were first Access to house by guided tour only laid out in the Guided tours available hourly. Entry to the garden free of charge, tours Emo Court, located in the 18th century and available by prior booking Roscrea Heritage Centre village of Emo in County Laois contain formal lawns, a lake 2.2km walking loop of 20 acre lake is a neo-classical mansion. It and woodland walks with walkers welcome. Cupcake Café at —Roscrea Castle & Damer House was designed by the architect many very fine trees and shrubs. Emo Tea Rooms—booking required Contact for groups Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Roscrea Heritage Centre - Roscrea James Gandon in 1790 for It offers the visitor a truly Castle & Damer House, Castle Street the Earls of Portarlington and tranquil experience. The house Parking Car & coach Parking available Roscrea, Co. Tipperary is a magnificent example of and gardens were taken into Tel: 0505-21850 Roscrea Castle consists of a gate neo-classical style. During the State ownership in 1994. tower, curtain walls and two [email protected] www.heritageireland.ie middle of the 20th century it 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 Apr 13 to Sept 27 in the Queen Anne style, Damer Daily 10:00–18:00h Barack Obama Plaza 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, Moneygall, Co. Offaly displaying original St. Cronan’s Child/Student €3, Family €13 Guided tours on request and pillar stone. Parking The story of an Irish emigrant Public car & coach park close to site US President Barack Obama. The story is Contact Barack Obama Plaza similar for so Junction 23, M7, Moneygall, many with Irish Co. Offaly Holy Cross Abbey ancestry and Tel: 0505-45810 www.barackobamaplaza.ie the exhibition Moneygall Thurles, Co. Tipperary tells the story Location of the Great Located on the M7 Motorway Limerick to Dublin, Junction 23 Contact Hunger and Holy Cross Abbey is one of Ireland’s Nenagh Tourist Office how it caused a SatNav: Latitude/Longitude National Monuments. Anyone Nenagh Arts Centre 52.8848, -7.9453 Banba Square, Nenagh mass of Irish to interested in ecclesiastical sites Opening Times Co. Tipperary leave Irish soil. Site open 24 hours a day will have this at the top of their Tel: 067-34400 “From Moneygall to the White The exhibition also highlights Visitor Centre 10:00–18:00h ‘to visit’ list. Founded in the 12th [email protected] House” is an exciting exhibition the influence of the Irish century by Donal Mor O’Brien for www.nenagh.ie Information that tells the story of how abroad and the office of US On-site—Supermac’s, Papa John’s, the Benedictine Order, but later SatNav: Latitude/Longitude an Irish emigrant departed a Presidents, and there is a short Supersubs, Mac’s Place, Tim Hortons 52.6391, -7.8685 transferred to the Cistercians, small village in Co Offaly in film to explain the connection Café, Spar, Topaz Service Station, it was abandoned in the 1600s. Information 1851 in search of a better life. and the build up to the visit of Restrooms, Free WiFi Great range of accommodation, The Abbey has been lovingly Parking restaurants, cafés and shopping Little did Moneygall know that President Obama to Moneygall. restored to its former glory as one Ample free car and coach parking available Falmouth Kearney the local Restaurants, convenience store, of Ireland’s finest Irish 15th century shoemaker’s son would become services station and meeting churches. Parking Ample parking availabile the 3rd Great Grandfather to rooms also on site.

8 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 9 John Hanly & Co. Ltd Factory Shop Portumna Nenagh, Lough Derg, Co. Tipperary Portumna, Lough Derg, Co. Galway

A unique shopping experience On Lough Derg, Ireland’s pleasure lake John Hanly & Co. Ltd was is advisable to ring in advance A Georgian Town set on the Karting & Paintball, Shannon established in 1893 and to make sure the shop is open. idyllic banks of Lough Contact since then has been weaving Derg, Portumna is a main Portumna 10% discount applicable on Contact Lough Derg, Co. Galway quality fabrics and accessories John Hanly & Co. Ltd centre for hire cruisers and presentation of this guide at www.portumna.net in cashmere, merino wool, Ballyartella Woollen Mills watersports. Activities the factory shop. www.discoverloughderg.ie lambswool and mohair. These Nenagh, Co. Tipperary include walking, cycling, products are sold to top Tel: 067-24278 golf, go-karting and Portumna Location [email protected] Portumna is a town in the South- brands, designers and quality www.johnhanly.com equestrian sports. East of County Galway, on the retailers around the world. Nenagh border of County Tipperary. The Location Portumna’s public Forest town is located to the West of the In the Factory Shop see the Situated in Ballyartella just 1 km off Park offers a first-class point where the River Shannon the R495 (the Nenagh to Dromineer complete collection of Hanly wheelchair and buggy- enters Lough Derg Road) Follow the signs scarves, shawls, throws, gents friendly walkway and viewing SatNav: Latitude/Longitude SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Cruising, Dartfield Horse and ladies jackets and tweed platform along with other forest 53.0923, -8.2193 caps. The shop also stocks an 52.9019, -8.2397 walks. Museum, Irish Workhouse Information Opening Times Centre, Portumna Dominican extensive selection of quality Great range of accommodation, Open 10:00–18:00h Monday to Portumna Castle and Gardens Irish Knitwear, table linen and Priory, Seoltoiri Sailing School, restaurants, cafes and shopping Friday (closed 12:45–13:15h) is a semi-fortified house built in unique crafts and gifts from Slieve Aughty Riding Centre, available Information 1618 with grounds. The ground all over Ireland. Portumna Golf Club, Galway Parking Orders shipped world wide floor of the castle is open to the East Ecclesiastical Trails, the On street and off street public The Factory Shop is open only public. Parking Friday Country Market and parking available adjacent to the when the factory is open. Free car parking on-site Portumna is also a great base Portumna Architectural Walking town centre During holiday time it for a wide range of local Tours. There is free parking attractions, including Pallas available all over Portumna. Nenagh Mountshannon

Nenagh, Lough Derg, Co. Tipperary Contact Mountshannon, Lough Derg, Co. Clare Nenagh Tourist Office Nenagh Arts Centre Historic Market Town Banba Square, Nenagh A beautiful & scenic village dating to the 18th century Co. Tipperary As a compact Tel: 067-34400 “The Dolmen”. No visit would [email protected] town a visitor be complete without a trip to www.nenagh.ie Holy Island one of the most walking its streets Nenagh Location can view or visit famous monastic settlements in West of the M7 Dublin to Limerick Ireland established in the 8th its Franciscan motorway, exits 24 & 26 Contact Friary ruins, 9km east of Lough Derg Century. Its many attractions Mountshannon include a well preserved Round Lough Derg, Co. Clare old Jailhouse SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Tower, the ruins of six churches www.mountshannon.com block and 52.8642, -8.1975 Mountshannon and a cell like structure which Location gateway, restored Opening Times is one of the most extraordinary Located on the shores of Lough Courthouse, Nenagh Heritage Centre: Derg, East Clare on the R352 newly reopened Tues to Fri 10:00–16:00h buildings in Ireland. Boat trips SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Castle, and the North Tipperary Genealogy Centre: Mountshannon is an attractive and guided tours available. ©Tom Doherty Tues to Fri 10:00–16:00h 52.9319, -8.4279 Nenagh Heritage Nenagh Castle: Tues to Sat village near the Clare shoreline The focal point of the Information 10:00–13:00h & 14:00–16:30h of Lough Derg which offers Centre in the old village of Mountshannon is Restaurants, Pubs and Cafés Nenagh, which is the largest Governor’s House. (Last admission 15:45h) many amenities to visitors. Aistear Iniscealtra, a 4.5 acre Parking Information Activities include golfing, community park. There are town in north Tipperary, has Close to Lough Derg where There is on street parking available Great range of historic buildings, woodland walking, cycling, had a long history of being you can try sailing, canoeing over three and a half thousand restaurants, cafés, accommodation, boating, fishing and swimming. trees, plants and shrubs planted a market town and a county and boat hire. Try one of the and shopping available. town. Its streetscapes, scale, many walking and cycling The locality has some very throughout the park. A large Parking green area has been retained and buildings all speak of routes that start in the town or Ample parking available interesting historical sights a glorious past and vibrant enjoy Nenagh Town Park. such as Ringforts and a for recreational and relaxation community. Wedge Tomb know locally as purposes.

10 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 11 Discover Lough Derg Counties Clare, Tipperary, Galway

Heritage Over 90 heritage sites are accessible around Lough Derg as the lake has a long history of habitation and its shores have been settled since prehistoric times. In the early medieval Contact times it served as an integral www.DiscoverLoughDerg.ie part of the water highway Location Counties Clare, Tipperary, Galway from the Atlantic Ocean to the Lough Derg Irish midlands and beyond. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Climb the 101 steps of the HISTORIC SITES 13th Century Nenagh Castle or Portumna Castle 53.0927, -8.2185 travel back in time at The Irish Nenagh Castle 52.8650, -8.1981 Workhouse Centre in Portumna. Towns & Villages Holy Island 52.9151, -8.4517 Holy Island/ in the Towns and villages like LAKESIDE TOWNS & VILLAGES middle of Lough Derg is a must Killaloe, Ballina, Portumna, Dromineer 52.9248, -8.2756 Killaloe|Ballina 52.8088, -8.4475 visit to explore the heritage and Mountshannon and beyond Terryglass Village and Harbour history of Lough Derg. offer a wealth of lively pubs, 53.0564, -8.1987 bistros and fine dining options Mountshannon 52.9317, -8.4298 as well as, antiquities, fine Nenagh 52.8650, -8.1981 Ogonnelloe 52.8869, -8.4589 architecture, traditional Irish Portore/Garrykennedy music, local art and craft pieces 52.8926, -8.3576 and great shopping. Portumna 53.0927, -8.2185 Puckane 52.9318, -8.2385 Whether you visit for a day Scarriff 52.9088, -8.5331 or a week, opt for a cruiser, Tuamgraney 52.8985, -8.5410 The Lough Derg Lakelands the luxury of a stately home, Whitegate 52.9505, -8.3729 Woodford 53.0521, -8.4002 the facilities of a hotel, or the Lough Derg has 179 km of fun of a farmhouse holiday, VIEWING POINTS Walking Ballycuggeran Woods indented shoreline, stretching Walking trails such as the East you’ll find that perfect holiday over 40 km from Portumna at 52.8346, -8.4625 Clare Way and the Lough Derg accommodation in the Lough Lookout 52.8795, -8.3948 its northern tip to Killaloe and Way allow you to spend a Derg area. Millennium Cross 52.8553, -8.3978 Ballina in the south. 12 kms, at few days exploring the rolling The White Tailed Eagle Portumna Forest Park its widest point, Lough Derg is hills by foot. If you’re seeking In 2013 the first white tailed 53.0904, -8.2452 an area of great charm, natural a shorter excursion there are eagles born in Ireland in Tountinna 52.8472, -8.3922 beauty and heritage. a number of forest parks and over a century hatched near LAKESIDE PARKS Many exciting activity options looped walks, which can be Mountshannon on Lough Two-Mile-Gate 52.8346, -8.4625 Castlelough 52.8870, -8.3942 are available in the Lough Derg enjoyed in a couple of hours. Derg. These amazing birds and chicks can be easily Dromineer 52.9248, -8.2756 area that will inspire, relax Many of these are situated Ballina 52.8102, -8.4415 or energise you. Spectacular on the lake’s surrounding viewed using binoculars Mountshannon 52.9317, -8.4298 countryside terrain and the Angling & Watersports mountains where stunning and scopes from the shore at Mountshannon Harbour wonderful waters of the lake Lough Derg is also an excellent scenery is guaranteed. or the newly opened bird make an ideal setting for many angling destination with many hide also at Mountshannon. pursuits. operators around the lake As the birds only selected providing the necessary Lough Derg as their home in boats, ghillies and services. 2011 please follow any local Canoeing, waterskiing, viewing instructions to avoid kayaking, paddle boarding disturbance. and sub aqua diving are some of the high energy options that can be More Information enjoyed if you bring your Lough Derg is a destination bursting with locations, experiences, own equipment or in some sites, and activities to explore. This information offers only a flavour cases hire locally. of the possibilities. For comprehensive information, and further details you are best advised to ask locally and log onto www.DiscoverLoughDerg.ie

12 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 13 Saint Flannan’s Killaloe River Cruises Cathedral Ballina Killaloe, Lough Derg, Co. Clare Contact Ballina Killaloe, Lough Derg, Co. Clare Killaloe River Cruises Lakeside Drive Contact Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Clare Saint Flannan’s Cathedral Tours of the River Shannon and Lough Derg Tel: 086-814 0559 Built in the Gothic style Royal Parade, Killaloe www.killaloerivercruises.com Gothic but there Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Clare Killaloe Tel: 061-374 779 Location are traces of Ballina Killaloe www.cathedral.killaloe.anglican.org At the pier on the Ballina side of the earlier styles. Ballina bridge in Killaloe, directly in front of Location Flanagan’s Bar and Restaurant Features within Ballina/Killaloe is the primary visitor Just 7km from J27 off the M7 the cathedral town from which to explore Lough Derg. It is 30 mins from Shannon SatNav: Latitude/Longitude which are worth exploring are Airport and just 5 mins off the M7 52.8096, -8.4407 (exit 27) Sailing Times the 12th century Romanesque SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Several departures daily 52.8062, -8.4395 Reservations necessary. Cruise lasts Doorway; an Enjoy a tour of the River passenger boat with on board for 1 hour. Private charter available, Ogham Stone Opening Times Shannon and Lough Derg bar facilities and an upper groups of up to 50 people catered for Please note that while the cathedral dating to about from the picturesque Heritage viewing deck. is a national monument it is also Admission Rates 1,000AD, a in constant use by the Anglican Town of Killaloe, a 20 minute Adult €14 Spirit of Lough Derg—a 12 12th century Community. Visitors are welcome drive from Limerick or Nenagh. Senior (65+) €12.50 seater passenger boat fully High Cross; to attend services and to visit the Escape to a carefree world Children (16 and under) €7.50 cathedral when in the area enclosed with outside seating. Family (2a & 2c) €40, (2a & 3c) €45 the cathedral’s where you can relax and Admission Rates A commentary is provided on large Oak Screen; 13th century unwind as you cruise along Information Killaloe Cathedral is part of a There are no admission rates interesting sites as you cruise by. Licensed bar, tea and coffee on font; and its spectacular East the calm sheltered waters of Western Ireland tradition of Contributions appreciated board the Spirit of Killaloe Window—erected in 1865, it Ireland’s pleasure lake. Killaloe is a charming heritage church building and dates Parking Parking is made up in three sections Available on nearby streets or near town with a wide variety of from the transition between Two modern boats are in Free car and coach parking which together measure 11 the tourist office (on the bridge) shops, cafés, bars, restaurants the Romanesque and Gothic operation suitable for all ages: metres high and nearly 5 and boutiques. periods. Its style is mainly Spirit of Killaloe - a 50 seater metres wide. Ballina Killaloe Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre Birthplace of Brian Boru Burren National Park Information Point Ballina Killaloe, Lough Derg, Co. Clare Corofin, Co. Clare Contact Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre Church Street On Limerick’s Doorstep Trace your roots & discover your past Corofin, Co. Clare Just under 20 minutes from both villages host restaurants, Founded in 1982, this 19th century social, educational Tel: 065-683 7955 [email protected] Limerick, Killaloe was once galleries and shops as well as a flagship Genealogical Centre and folk life. The Burren www.clareroots.com Ireland’s capital as the 11th Sunday Farmers Market. has the largest collection of Information Point provides Corofin Location century seat of Brian Boru (940- The & The Contact genealogical material housed information on the Burren 13km north of Ennis, on R476 1014), High King of Ireland. Ballina Killaloe Tourist Office in any one place, to enable National Park and includes free East Clare Way walking routes SatNav: Latitude/Longitude (seasonal) Killaloe connects Clare and offer spectacular views of persons with Co. Clare roots to guided walks of the National 52.9420, -9.0653 Nenagh Tourist Office trace their forebears. The parish Park in addition to a free Bus Tipperary with a 13 arch bridge Lough Derg along the way. Opening Times Killaloe Tel: 067-34400 registers from all of service to the Park from May to to the village of Ballina. 13th Killaloe Ballina is a popular Ballina All year, Mon to Fri, 09:00–17:00h century St. Flannan’s Cathedral, spot for fishing and many Location Co. Clare’s 47 parishes form August. Museum: May to Oct, 10:00–17:00h 20 minutes from Limerick unique for its stone carving watersports activities. the core of a unique database Burren Information Point: Apr to Sep 10.00–17.00h inscriptions is in Killaloe, while SatNav: Latitude/Longitude that includes a range of 52.8073, -8.4402 Civil Records comprising Admission Rates Information rentals, valuations, tithe Museum: Adult €4. Children (5 years or under) Free. (6–18 years) €3 A range of restaurants, cafés, assessments, estate maps shopping and accomodation and papers, census returns, Information available Tourist Information Point. Burren obituaries and gravestone Parking National Park Information Point Ample parking available inscriptions. located at the Centre Located within the campus Free Bus to Burren National Park daily from May to August is the Clare Heritage Museum, an award- Parking On street for cars and coaches winning presentation of the material aspects of

14 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 15 Contact The Burren Centre & Ted Tours Ted Tours The Burren Hub , Co. Clare The Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour Kilfenora, Co. Clare Tel: 065-708 8846 Kilfenora, Co. Clare www.tedtours.com Kilfenora Location Ted Tours—that’s MAD, Ted…. 30km from Ennis, take the R476 through Corofin until you reach favourite character… Kilfenora. Located in the Burren Hub any kind of madness on the left as you enter Kilfenora is possible! We really Free parking opposite. Online booking available are the experts when it comes to all things Ted, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.9898, -9.2166 with local knowledge beyond belief we can Opening Times Tours on Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun from take you to places you Apr to Oct. Call to book outside never thought existed! these times. Shop open Tue–Sun Fancy dress and props 10:00–17:30h Apr to Oct are provided. Tours Admission Rates start in Kilfenora, with Tours €25 per adult, €20 per child pick up available in Tea and cakes at the Father Ted house €10 per adult, €8 per child Visit the locations from the Ennistymon or Doolin. Tours, Father Ted souvenirs from €1 hit TV series ‘Father Ted’ and tea and cakes at the Father Information discover the REAL Craggy Island Ted House and pick up in Father Ted souvenirs, refreshments (no ferry trip is necessary). Ennistymon or Doolin must be available to take away; free wifi; Follow in the footsteps of booked in advance to avoid tourist information and booking Ted, Dougal, Jack and Mrs. disappointment. Book it all facilities Doyle. Drink in their local online at www.tedtours.com Parking pubs, have tea & cake with the Free parking real Mrs. Doyle, re-enact “My

Lovely Horse”, or dress as your Gateway to the Burren The story of the Burren is Beautifully displayed excitingly captured in ‘A artefacts, original works of Contact Walk Through Time’ multi- art and enthralling life-like The Burren Centre and The Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour dimensional exhibition at The reproductions of human activity e-whizz (Gateway to the Burren) Burren Centre in Kilfenora. combine to provide an insight Kilfenora, Co. Clare Tel: 065-708 8030 Contact The story unfolds through a into the rich heritage of the Electric Bikes [email protected] e-whizz series of vignettes, models, Burren. www.theburrencentre.ie Kilfenora, Co. Clare The Burren Hub slides, artefacts and information A visit to The Burren Centre Kilfenora Kilfenora, Co. Clare panels. Location Tel: 065-708 8846 Tea Rooms is a must where On the R476 between Ennis and The easier way to see the scenery Kilfenora www.e-whizz.com Visitors get a comprehensive you will find all the best in Lisdoonvarna, 24 km from Ennis, Location introduction to the geology, traditional home made cuisine. 8 km from Lisdoonvarna, 8 km Enjoy the scenery of the Wild medieval castles, cliffs and 30km from Ennis, take the R476 flora and fauna of the region, Browse in the Craft Shop where from Ennistymon and 22 km from Ballyvaughan Atlantic Way and the Burren on beautiful coastline, visit lovely through Corofin until you reach and an understanding of the exquisite locally produced crafts Kilfenora. On entering Kilfenora the a high quality Kalkhoff electric cafes, restaurants and bars, history and effects of man on are on sale. A must see tourist SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Burren Hub is on your left 52.9902, -9.2165 bike. Standard bikes and child marvel at the beauty of the the unique landscape. attraction. seats are also available. Simply Aran Islands with a ferry ride SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Opening Times hire a bike, or take one of our from Doolin Pier or relax in a 52.9898, -9.2166 Open daily. Last admission half an self-guided tours and discover quiet spot with a picnic. Opening Times The Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour hour before closing time 10:00–17:30h Tues to Sun from Mar 12 to May 31, 10:00–17:00h the hidden secrets of North No experience of electric bikes April to Oct. Call to book outside Take a walk down memory lane and June 01 to Aug 31, 09:30–17:30h Clare. required, it’s as easy as riding these times enjoy the exciting new exhibition Sept 01 to mid-Oct, 10:00–17:00h The self-guided tour, provides a bike! Rates entitled The Kilfenora Ceili Band Admission Rates Bike hire from €20, tours from €30, Parlour which explores the music Adult €6. Student/Senior €5 you with a bike, a safe, off- Bikes can be delivered to Doolin main-road route to follow, as bike delivery from €7 per bike and history of this internationally Children (6 years or under) free Pier or to your accommodation (6–16 years) €4 Information renowned band. Exhibits provide well as helmet, panniers and for an additional charge. Family (2+4) €20 other accessories to make your Take away refreshments available, a unique opportunity to trace free wifi; tourist information and the music and history of the Information adventure complete. Advice is booking facilities. Guided tours Extensive tearooms also given on places to stop for available by pre-arrangement internationally renowned Kilfenora Spacious craft shop Online booking available Ceili Band. With the help of top of refreshments along the way. Parking Free entry to the Cliffs of Moher for the range visual displays, artefacts, musical instruments, Bike through the stunning Free parking for cars and coaches cyclists artwork and acoustics the music of The Kilfenora Ceili Band will visually Burren landscape and quiet Parking and aurally come to life before you. The exhibition is in an intimate roads to the coast, through Free parking opposite setting and will take you on a rare musical treat of the music of the new small villages and rural areas. and old band. If you plan on visiting the Burren region this is a musical You will see prehistoric sites, journey of discovery not to be missed, it has to be experienced.

16 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 17 Aillwee Cave

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare and Birds of Prey Educational Centre

Birds of Prey Educational Centre The Birds of Prey Educational Contact Aillwee Cave Centre is set against the most Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare stunning backdrops the Burren Tel: 065-707 7036 can offer and is home to one [email protected] www.aillweecave.ie of the largest and most varied Ballyvaughan collection of Birds of Prey in Location the county – Eagles, Falcons, 5 km south of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare just off the R480 Hawks and Owls. Interactive information boards and audio SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 53.0918, -9.1503 guides provide further insight into all aspects of Birds of Prey. Opening Times Open daily all year 10:00–17:30h Daily flying displays provide a (Jul & Aug, 10:00–18:30h) rare opportunity to see many A Hawk Walk NB. End of Nov and all of Dec species in dramatic free flight. Take a “Walk with a Hawk”, a mornings only once in a lifetime opportunity Admission Rates to interact with one of nature’s Cave Tour & Birds of Prey Centre: top predators, all in the unique Adult €18 P P WELCOME TO AILLWEE setting of Aillwee Mountain. Children €10 Family Tickets €44/€50 6 Enjoy a Guided Tour of the Cave Underground, Visit the Birds of Prey To make a booking and for Information Centre, Stroll through the Woodland Craft Village and Taste the further details – Award Winning Burren Gold Chees6 e. Gift Shop and Tea Room. Farm Shop 8 Tel 065-7077036. with Cheese and Fudge Making Ireland’s Premier Show Cave Parking 2 8 Extensive parking for cars and 1 3 bears. Your guide will 5 P 9 7 1 4 Woodland Craft Village coaches bring you safely back Woodland Craft Village is a to the outside world, P P hive of activity as villagers share where you can shop with and educate visitors on and browse through their skills of wilderness survival distinctly different 6 and techniques in the art of Gift Shops housed in Woodland Crafts. an award-winning Wood carving, Bow making, complex. 8 P 9 7 1 4 Fire Lighting Techniques, and An Experience Not To Willow Craft are all skills that are Be Missed! P 9 7 1 4 in danger of becoming no more than historical lore. By sharing Aillwee Cave – Gift Shop and Coffee Shop in their preservation, visitors The Cave underground After your visit to the Archery is a great sport for all of all ages are empowered ages and abilities. At Aillwee The Burren is a place full of underground sit back in to reconnect with their no experience is needed: all wonder, beauty and discovery. the tearoom and enjoy a environment. A variety of Craft equipment and training will be archer will offer tips and advice. Aillwee welcomes you to its homemade scone and a hot Courses and Summer Bushcraft provided. Your session will give You will leave with new skills underground surprises – CAVE cup of coffee… Camps are available during the you a hands-on experience of and knowledge of a sport that of beauty. Expert guides will Lunches are available FACILITIES ON SITE summer months. this ancient art. The resident is timeless and lots of fun for all. accompany you during your throughout the day. P 9 7 1 4 leisurely tour. Take a 35 minute 1. Information, Cave Tours 6. Woodland Craft Village with daily Burren Gold Cheese & Cave Entrance demonstrations,the Archery Range, stroll through the beautiful 2. Gift Shops Woodland Craft Courses The Farm Shop at Aillwee has been the production site for the 3. Tea Rooms 7. Birds of Prey Centre caverns, over bridged chasms, 4. Toilets 8. Farm Shop award winning Burren Gold Cheese since 1985. under weird formations and 5. Mountain Walk 9. Toilets P = Parking P = Parking Milk for the farmhouse cheese is sourced from a neighbouring alongside the thunderous Aillwee Cave Co Ltd. farm, where their Friesian Dairy Herd graze the unique rich waterfall, which sometimes & Birds of Prey Educational Centre grasses and herbs of the spectacular Burren region of North gently sprays the unsuspecting Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Tel : 065-7077036 . Burren Gold is a firm textured Gouda style cheese visitor! www.aillweecave.ie with a rich creamy taste. It comes in a variety of flavours – Plain, Marvel at the frozen waterfall THANK YOU FOR VISITING US Smoked, Cumin, Garlic & Nettle and for something a little more and explore the hibernation exotic-Piri Piri. Why not pop in to the Farmshop and taste some chambers of long-extinct brown delicious Burren Gold Cheese! You may even be lucky enough to see the cheese maker at work.

18 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 19 Michael Cusack Centre and Poulnabrone Dolmen Cusack Way Walking Trail Carron, Co. Clare Carron, Co. Clare

Portal Tomb that dates back to 3200 BC A Living Part of Irish Culture and History Contact Michael Cusack Centre It comprises of a tabular Michael Cusack Centre cottage and the exhibition Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare capstone supported by two dedicated to Michael Cusack, Tel: 065-708 9944 The stunning landscape of [email protected] slender portal stones, and Carron is home to the Michael the founder of the GAA. This is www.michaelcusack.ie bordered by a nearby cairn. a must for all GAA fans! Carron Cusack Centre. Visitors will Location While it is one of over experience real culture and New activities are now available Just off the R480, on the L1014 150 dolmens in Ireland, history in the beautifully including griddle bread-making Carron Road, 15 minutes from the magnificence of this Carron restored famine era thatched demonstration, Irish language Ballyvaughan and 25 km from Ennis dolmen means that it is Location class and horseshoe throwing, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Near Carron, just off the R480 road 53.0211, -9.0877 often regarded as one of from Corofin to Ballyvaughan great fun for tours, groups and Ireland’s most photographed team building - pre booking Opening Times SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Michael Cusack Centre monuments. 53.0469, -9.1409 essential. The Burren’s built history has Open daily April to Oct 10:00– The final resting place of The Cusack Way 17:00h School and coach tours left the ruins of round towers, Parking some of the first farmers of the Off road parking Walk in the foot steps of the welcome ancient churches, high crosses, Burren, it is a mystical place great man himself, this Burren The Cusack Way Walk tombs, and holy wells. Open daily all year round to wind down after a long walking trail to On the side of the main day, as one sits in the peaceful Stone Fort starts from the Information R480 road from Corofin to Tea, coffee and light refreshments and scenic surroundings of this Michael Cusack Centre car park. available. Gift shop Ballyvaughan, the Poulnabrone unique landscape. While there This 6 km linear walk is free Dolmen is one such example of Parking take a picture through the and takes in many interesting Free coach and car parking on-site the Burren’s built history. This dolmen as the sun descends in archaeological artefacts on Founding Patron: Pat O’Donnell ancient portal tomb dates back this special place. route to the 8th century Cliff to the Neolithic period, 3200BC. Fort. Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations Burren National Park Carron, Co. Clare Contact Corofin, Co. Clare Caherconnell Fort Carron, Co. Clare Contact Tel: 065-708 9999 The Burren National Park A modern experience of our magnificent past [email protected] A place of tranquillity and quiet Information Point, Church Street Ongoing excavations by the www.caherconnell.com hazel woodland, Corofin, Co. Clare The Fort Carron 065-682 7693 Location A family run business, Caherconnell Archaeological turloughs, lakes, [email protected] 28 km from Ennis and 10 km from Field School have yielded petrifying springs, cliffs www.burrennationalpark.ie Caherconnell Fort is one of Ballyvaughan on the R480 Corofin the best preserved stone forts fascinating results, enhancing and fen. Location SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Caherconnell’s reputation as a The Burren National Park is located in the Burren. The impressive 53.0420, -9.1372 The highest point is in the southeastern corner of the visitor centre at Caherconnell prominent archaeological site. Knockanes (207 metres), Opening Times Burren in Co. Clare provides a modern experience Sheepdog Demonstrations Mar to end Oct 10:00–17:00h which continues as a SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of our magnificent past. July and Aug 10:00–18:00h Home to the curving terraced ridge 52.9450, -9.0629 only Sheepdog Admission Rates to Mullaghmór in the Opening Times Demonstrations Fort: Adult €7, Senior/Student €6 South. To the east lies The Burren National Park is open Sheepdog Demonstrations: in the Burren, an area of low lying year round. The Information Point is Adult €5, Senior/Student €4 Caherconnell has limestone pavement, open from April to September Combined Ticket: featured on RTE’s Adult €9.60, Senior/Student €8 The Burren National Park is which contains a number Admission Rates Nationwide and Family & Group rates available run by the National Parks and of semi-permanent lakes. Free is a CIE Tours Information Wildlife Service for nature There are seven way-marked Information International Award Café offering hot lunch, home conservation and public access. walking trails which vary from Guided Walks are available. Talks of Excellence winner. baking and fresh farm food a and activities are also organised on speciality. Extensive shopping It is approximately 1500 a 30-minute loop walk to a a regular basis Demonstrations hectares in size. It contains 3-hour walk over limestone Parking Parking daily March-October. many examples of all the major mountains. Walking trail maps Please see the Free monitored parking for cars and Parking is limited to lay-bys and coaches habitats within the Burren: are available and each of roadside website for times. limestone pavement, calcareous the trails are signposted with grassland, hazel scrub, ash/ colour-coded arrows.

20 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 21 Burren Smokehouse Cliffs of Moher Contact Visitor Experience Burren Smokehouse Ltd Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Liscannor, Co. Clare Tel: 065-707 4432 [email protected] Taste Smoked Irish Organic Salmon from the Burren! www.burrensmokehouse.com Lisdoonvarna legend of “The Salmon of Location In Lisdoonvarna. N67 route Knowledge”. 10 km from the Cliffs of Moher Look at the biggest wild SatNav: Latitude/Longitude salmon that was ever 53.0281, -9.2922 caught for the Burren Opening Times Smokehouse. Open daily Jan & Feb 10:00–16:00h A video is available in Mar & Apr 10:00–17:00h English, German, Spanish, May to Aug 09:00–18:00h French, Italian and Sept & Oct 10:00–17:00h Swedish. Pre-booked full Nov & Dec 10:00–16:00h presentations available. Admission Rates Tasting and DVD presentation free This family-run business of charge is passionate about local Pre-booked full presentation for Call in and taste Smoked Irish 10+ people, Adult €5, Student €3 Organic Salmon directly from foods that you can buy in their Visit after 4pm to be sure of entry Information Gourmet Shop. Irish Gourmet and for the best experience the Burren. Learn how salmon Gourmet Food Shop and Craft Shop is smoked. You can see the Foods are sent to destinations Gastro-pub & Microbrewery in the demonstration kiln and run all around the world using their Roadside Tavern next door your hands through the oak mail order service. Parking A world class visitor experience shavings. More information available at Free car and coach parking at the The Burren & Cliffs of Moher is a UNESCO Global Geopark the online Irish Food Shop Visitor Centre Enjoy the unique series of The Cliffs of Moher are a www.burrensmokehouse.com mosaics about the ancient Signature Discovery Point on Contact the Wild Atlantic Way. Looming Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience over Clare’s west coast, the Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare Tel: 065-708 6141 magnificent Cliffs of Moher United Nations Burren and Educational, Scientific and Cliffs of Moher [email protected] Cultural Organization UNESCO Global Geopark stretch for 8 kilometres and rise www.cliffsofmoher.ie Cliffs of Moher to 214 metres over the Atlantic Location Doolin Cave Ocean. The Cliffs of Moher R478 10 km North of Lahinch is home to Ireland’s largest hillside offering an all-weather (10 mins drive) mainland seabird colony with experience. The Centre is R478 8 km South of Doolin Doolin, Co. Clare (8 mins drive) up to 30,000 breeding pairs. a unique structure which minimises the visual imprint on N85 (R478) 45 km North of Ennis There are over 600 metres (40 mins drive) Contact it’s setting and makes significant Journey to the Great Stalactite of pathways and viewing SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Doolin Cave use of eco-friendly features Doolin, Co. Clare 52.9714, -9.4235 Visit the award winning heart of the Burren in County platforms along the cliff edge, such as geothermal heating, Tel: 065-707 5761 which allow the visitor to enjoy Opening Times Doolin Cave and visitor centre Clare. Follow in the footsteps [email protected] extensive recycling and state of a spectacular and healthy cliff Opening time varies between 09:00 located 4 kilometres outside of the great explorers Brian www.doolincave.ie the art waste management. and 21:00h Closing time varies with Doolin walk. The amazing views of the the village of Doolin in the Varley and JM Dickenson and Location sunset times. Cliffs, the famous Aran Islands, O’Brien’s Tower 1835 For exact times see website or re-live their 1952 adventure On the western edge of The Burren, O’Brien’s Tower was built by an extensive karst area of North Kerry Mountains, Galway Telephone: 065-708 6141 to discover the Great Stalactite local landlord Cornelius O’Brien Closed Dec 24, 25 & 26 in the cave’s main chamber. West Clare. Located 15 minutes from Bay, O’Brien’s Tower and the the Cliffs of Moher thousands of seabirds make the as a viewing point for visitors Admission Rates Estimated to weigh over ten Cliffs, Visitor Centre & Onsite SatNav: Latitude/Longitude in 1835. The tower stands at tonnes and measure 23feet Cliffs a magical place. If you are Parking 53.0419, -9.3450 the highest point of the Cliffs lucky, you will hear and see the Adult €6, Child under 16 Free in length, the Great Stalactite and offers the best photo Opening Times Cliff’s Buskers playing traditional Senior €4.50, Student €4.50 is a true wonder of nature. opportunity from the top Open Mar to Nov 10:00–17:00h music along the Cliff pathways. O’Brien’s Tower Don’t miss your chance to Open Christmas/New Year viewing platform. Amazingly, Talking telescopes are dotted Viewing and Historic Information view this spectacular heritage one can view 5 surrounding Leaflet. Adult €2. Child €1 Admission Rates along the paths. attraction. Adult €15. Child €8 counties on a clear day. Information Afterwards, enjoy a stroll Family (2+3) €50 Eco-friendly Visitor Centre Cliffs View Café, Puffins Nest Café, on the farmyard nature trail 10% Discount on Prices Above The Visitor Centre opened Gift & Souvenir Shop, Craft Shops in when you show this guide outdoor Market Street or try some delicious home in 2007 and is set into the Parking baked cake in the on-site Information Café and craft shop Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point Onsite car parking across the road cafe. Browse the pottery gifts from the Cliffs. Disabled parking at in-store made from glacial clay Parking · Visitor information leaflet and site the Cliffs side of the road. Additional Ample parking available at Doolin Cave. map available in 14 languages disabled parking in main carpark · Audio guide FREE to download from

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22 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 23 Doolin Ferry Co. Contact The Rock Shop Bill O’Brien, Doolin Ferry Co., with Bill O’Brien Est 1970 No.1 Doolin Pier, Doolin, Co. Clare Gift Shop & Tearoom Liam: 065-707 5555 / 087-958 1465 Doolin, Co. Clare [email protected] Liscannor, Co. Clare www.doolinferry.com Doolin Location Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruises From Galway: N18 to Kilcolgan, Fossils, Gems, Minerals and Jewellery turn right onto N67 follow to Join Bill & Liam O’Brien on the Cliffs of Moher by sea Ballyvaughan-Lisdoonvarna-Doolin At The Rock Shop view an Liscannor flagstones from the fastest most comfortable only Breathe in the magical Cliffs of From Limerick/Shannon/Ennis: exciting range of gemstones nearby Cliffs of Moher. 5* ferry the Doolin Express, to Moher on a 1-hour cruise. Sail follow signs to Cliffs of Moher via and gifts sourced from Ireland Ennistymon-Lisdoonvarna-Doolin The Tearoom is open All Year Contact Ireland’s traditional past the up close to the Great Sea Stack Follow Doolin Pier signs to the water and around the world. Jewels Round. Enjoy delicious home The Rock Shop Aran Islands for a great day out. to view Ireland’s largest seabird and jewellery to suit all tastes Liscannor, Co. Clare SatNav: Latitude/Longitude baked scones and cakes, soups Be awe struck by the majestic colony– including Puffins. Enjoy and budgets, and of course Tel: 065-708 1930 53.0148, -9.4044 and much more while relaxing [email protected] Cliffs of Moher on the iconic the Crew’s expert knowledge Rocks, Fossils and Mineral Sailing Times with beautiful views over www.therockshop.ie cliffs ferry. Specimens for collectors young Liscannor with on board commentary. Open 08:00–18:00h, 7 days Liscannor Bay. Shop online at and old. Location Aran Islands Fáilte ar bord—Welcome Mar to Nov. Visit www.doolinferry. www.therockshop.ie On the Wild Atlantic Way just 2 km Escape to the Aran Islands; aboard Bill O’Brien’s Doolin com/sailing-times for timetable. With displays of precious and outside Liscannor Village Reservations recommended, phone Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, Ferry Co. #doolinferry ahead for sea condition updates semi-precious stones, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Inis Oírr. Walk, cycle, onyx, Connemara 52.9437, -9.4235 Sailing Options bus, or hitch a pony Inis Mór / Inis Oírr / Inis Meáin / Cliffs Marble and a huge Opening Times around the stunning of Moher. Full day, Half day, Overnight, selection of healing Open Daily from 10:00h scenery to view and 1 hour options. Use DISCOUNT crystals, you are sure to Information ancient ruins and CODE ADV17 and save up to 30% find something beautiful On-site Tearoom serving Soup of online! bountiful sea life. and unique. the Day, followed with a coffee and Refresh yourself at a Information selection of homemade cakes Island Maps at ferry ticket office There is a presentation Wi-Fi available on-site variety of traditional room with a FREE audio pubs, cafes and Parking Parking Pay and display parking on quayside visual presentation Coach and car parking on-site shops. outlining the history of quarrying the famous

Contact Doolin2Aran Ferries Doolin2Aran Ferries Moher Hill Open Farm Doolin Pier, Doolin, Co. Clare Tel: 065-707 5949 Doolin and Liscannor, Co. Clare [email protected] Liscannor, Co. Clare www.doolin2aranferries.com Doolin www.doolinferries.com The Original Cruise Company Liscannor With lots to see and do Location Vietnamese pot bellied pigs. Liscannor & Doolin Pier. From Galway: Contact Aran Islands View the Cliffs from the Sea N18 to Kilcolgan, turn right onto N67 Miniature donkeys and falabella Moher Hill Open Farm Daily sailings to the Aran Look up at the majestic beauty for Lisdoonvarna ponies are a great favourite. Cliffs of Moher Road Islands from Doolin. Visit the of the Cliffs of Moher from From Limerick, Ennis or Killimer Car Meet the new arrival, Andy the Liscannor, Co. Clare Tel: 065-708 1071 / 708 6867 Ferry: follow signs to Lahinch/Cliffs of Alpaca. spectacular Dún Aengus Fort below and see everyone’s Moher. Liscannor is north of Lahinch [email protected] on Inis Mor, get away from it all favourite birds, the Puffins in There are a number of purpose www.moherfarm.com on Inis Meain or take a quick action on the 1 hour voyage of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Liscannor Doolin Pier 53.0156, -9.4051 built indoor facilities including Location trip to the smallest one — the discovery. Liscannor Pier 52.9370, -9.3843 go-karting, bouncing castle and 4 km from Liscannor on the R478 beautiful island of Inis Oirr. You The Fleet Sailing Times ball pool as well as a range SatNav: Latitude/Longitude can visit Inis Oirr and the Cliffs Doolin2Aran Ferries have the Sailings operate 7 days per week, of outdoor facilities including 52.9572, -9.4183 of Moher in the same day. largest and most comfortable Mar to Nov 01 animal paddocks, go-karts, mini Opening Times Office open from 08:00–21:00h fleet of ships in Beautifully situated overlooking golf, a fully equipped children’s Apr & Oct W/ends only 11:00–18:00h Typical Sailings: Aran Islands: Doolin. With 4 ships Liscannor Bay, this Award play area and picnic area where Open daily 10:00h Cruises: 12:00 and 15:00h May & Sept 11:00–18:00h that can carry over All sailings are tide and weather Winning (Environmental you can bring your own or Jun to Aug 10:00–18:00h 330 passengers permitting and are subject to Award) farm is close to purchase from the tuck shop Sun 12:00–18:00h per sailing, you change. Please phone for up to Ennistymon, Lahinch, Liscannor and newly built coffee shop. Open Easter, Easter Holidays, date times will be in very safe and Doolin. Antique farmyard machinery Halloween and Santa Village in Dec hands with their Information Visitors to the farm can interact also on display. Visit the new Information Tea/Coffee/Snacks available Picnic area. Tuck shop. Coffee shop experienced crew. at the pier with a variety of endearing outdoor play area. animals, those typical to Irish 2013, 2014 and 2015 winner Parking Try the new 360 Parking Free on-site parking for cars and Cliffs of Moher Free quayside parking farms, and some from more of the FBD Clare Business coaches Tour-Book Online! exotic locations including emu, Excellence award for Best ostrich, llama and a family of Tourism Hospitality in Clare.

24 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 25 Clare Playgrounds Dolphinwatch SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Ballynacally 52.4352, -9.4438 County Clare Cappa, Kilrush 52.3746, -9.3010 , Co. Clare Clarecastle 52.4852, -8.5752 Cooraclare 52.4212, -9.2540 It’s playtime! Corofin 52.5642, -9.4549 Cratloe 52.4234, -8.1856 North Clare: Corofin, Crusheen, Crusheen 52.5623, -8.5345 Doolin, Kilmaley, Lahinch, Doolin 53.1894, -9.2217 Feakle 52.5530, -8.3859 Lisdoonvarna and Miltown Kilbaha 52.3411, -9.5146 Malbay. Kildysart 52.4023, -9.6207 52.4041, -9.3846 South Clare: Cratloe, Newmarket Kilkishen 52.4817, -8.4431 on Fergus, O’Briensbridge, Quin Killaloe 52.4829, -8.2659 and Sixmilebridge. Kilmaley 52.4921, -9.6223 Labasheeda 52.3956, -9.1442 East Clare: Feakle, Kilkishen, Lahinch 52.5637, -9.2052 Killaloe, Mountshannon, Scariff Lees Road, Ennis 52.51437, -9.0143 and Tulla. Lisdoonvarna 53.1380, -9.1733 Lissycasey 52.4420, -9.1023 West Clare: Ballynacally, Cappa Miltown Malbay 52.5115, -9.2354 Kilrush, Cooraclare, Kilbaha, Mountshannon 52.5552, -8.2551 Kildysart, Kilkee, Kilrush, Newmarket on Fergus Labasheeda and Lissycasey. 52.4538, -8.5332 O’Briensbridge 52.4580, -8.3050 While visiting County Clare be Ennis & Shannon: Tir na Nog Quin 52.4852, -8.5141 sure to look out for the many in Shannon. Tim Smythe Park Scariff 52.5438, -8.3215 Sixmilebridge 52.4425, -8.4647 playground facilities around and Lees Road in Ennis. And the county. All designed to Tim Smythe Park, Ennis Clarecastle just south of Ennis. Toddler 52.5118, -8.5847 Contact provide universally accessible, Dolphin Watching & Wildlife For more information, visit Teen 52.5056, -8.5841 Susanne and Geoff Magee imaginative and interactive play Tir na Nog, Shannon Dolphinwatch areas for children aged 0-12 in www.clare.ie 52.4220, -8.5240 Eco-Adventure Carrigaholt, Co. Clare Dolphinwatch runs boat is different in this dynamic safe and friendly environments. Tulla 52.5149, -8.4511 Tel: 065-905 8156 trips at the Mouth of the marine environment. On a [email protected] www.dolphinwatch.ie Shannon, home to the largest trip with Dolphinwatch you Carrigaholt population of bottlenose have the opportunity to meet Location dolphins in Europe. This is one a variety of wildlife, learn On the Wild Atlantic Way of the most exciting activities about the many species of Carrigaholt Village. 10 km (6 miles) south of Kilkee on the Loop Head Miltown Malbay and wildlife attractions on seabirds, and be awed by the Peninsula. R487 from Kilkee; then the Wild Atlantic Way. stunning cliffs and caves at R488 to Carrigaholt the Mouth of the Shannon. Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare The passenger ship, Draíocht SatNav: Latitude/Longitude visitmiltownmalbay.ie (“Magic”) departs from the Celebrating 25 years, this family 52.6038, -9.7088 Miltown Malbay has enjoyed a long Castle Pier to bring you on business has a genuine and Sailing Times Home of Traditional Music history of playing host to visitors an extraordinary adventure, responsible approach to sharing Phone or email for prices, schedule from holiday makers to music and reservations. Current sailing students to followers of traditional with a live commentary and this unique marine habitat: Beaches are suitable for times posted on the website. Irish music. An ideal location to a crew of marine scientists to • Gold Certificate—Ecotourism Booking advisable. Trip duration: families with lifeguards in relax and enjoy local beaches and answer questions and ensure Ireland 2–3hrs. approx attendance. discover traditional music, song and Miltown your comfort, safety and Malbay dance at its best • Gold Certificate—Irish Information Miltown Malbay has, enjoyment. Dolphinwatch has Responsible Tourism Awards Dolphin & Nature Information Centre for many years, been Location been a committed partner in and Gift Shop. Snack bar & toilet 32km west of Ennis. An ideal base for • Excellence Award—Trip synonymous with the research and protection facilities on board. Award-winning touring, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Advisor Pub Restaurant, Chip Shop, Pubs traditional music. This and Loop Head of these wild dolphins • Named in the Top Ten and Shop in Village. Retail Fish Shop since pioneering dolphin history ensures great music SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Wildlife Attractions in on Pier watching in Ireland in 1992. sessions all year round. 52.8558, -9.4000 Ireland—BBC Parking Keep your ear to the door Information Watching and learning • Ambassadors of the Wild Free parking in village and at Castle of the many pubs in town Containing an excellent choice of about the dolphins in their Pier car park Miltown Malbay is surrounded Atlantic Way as music and dancing can Bars and a host of music venues natural habitat is central to by beautiful sandy blue flag with traditional music nightly Carrigaholt is a Discovery Point start at the drop of a hat. the experience, yet every trip beaches and the rugged Host to an array of good food on the Wild Atlantic Way. countryside of West Clare and For the last thirty six years July establishments encompassing The Loop Head Peninsula is equidistant from Trump has been marked annually by country house cooking to four star restaurants International Golf Links the Scoil Samhradh Willie Clancy Dolphinwatch is located on the multi-award winning Loop Head Ranging from Local B&B’s to Peninsula: Gold from both the Irish and World Responsible Tourism Doonbeg and the famous Summer School, and is the Three and Four Star Hotels largest summer school in the Awards; European Destination of Excellence Award; “Best Place to Lahinch Golf Courses with a Parking world. This Market town has an Holiday”—Irish Times. nine hole links course just out Free parking available on the This narrow peninsula is famous for whale, dolphin and bird watching. the road. Excellent surfing excellent choice of local shops, street and a large Town Car Park Enjoy Carrigaholt’s award-winning Long Dock Pub & Restaurant. Visit beaches with great walks along bars & restaurants to cater for Kilbaha Gallery & Crafts and the Loop Head Lighthouse, a Signature the Cliffs to the Atlantic Roar. all tourists needs. Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way. www.loophead.ie

26 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 27 Loop Head Lighthouse Dolphin Discovery Kilbaha, Kilrush, Co. Clare Kilrush Marina, Co. Clare

Contact At the tip of West Clare Discover the Shannon Dolphins—from Kilrush Dolphin Discovery Kilrush Creek Marina, Kilrush The enchanting Loop Head where you’ll Co. Clare Tel: 065-905 1327 Lighthouse is located at the tip Contact encounter these [email protected] of the Loop Head Peninsula Clare County Council magnificent www.discoverdolphins.ie at the furthest point west Ennis, Co. Clare creatures in their Kilrush on the Clare coastline and Tel: 065-684 6429 natural habitat Location www.loophead.ie Kilrush, 43 km from Ennis on the is a discovery point along www.clare.ie while enjoying N68, 56 km from the Cliffs of Moher the spectacular Wild Atlantic Kilbaha the breathtaking on the N67 and just 8 km from the Location Shannon Car Ferry at Killimer Way. The wild and rugged 25 km from Kilkee on the R487 views of the Atlantic coastline, contrasting Shannon estuary. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6355, -9.4963 sharply with the sheltered 52.5630, -9.9205 Experience the Shannon Estuary truly sets a Sailing Times Opening Times excitement of Sailings operate April to Sept breathtaking backdrop to the Mar 16 to Nov 05 seeing dolphins (subject to demand and weather) Lighthouse. 10:00–18:00h The Shannon estuary is one of leap clear out of Phone for prices, times and Visitors have the opportunity Admission Rates the few places in Europe that the water or swim along with bookings. Trip duration 2hrs. approx. Adult €5, Children €2 to be guided to the top of the the boat, where you are sure Information Family €12 (up to 3 children) is home to a resident group Lighthouse and take in the of bottlenose dolphins. With to get some amazing shots of Tea, coffee and snacks available at magnificent views. Information them. the marina to take onboard Limited refreshments available over 140 dolphins here in the Toilet facilities onboard An exhibition focusing on the Keeper’s Cottages. Other on-site estuary, the record of sighting Friendly and helpful crew are Parking history of Irish Lighthouses and highlights in the locality dolphins is very high. onboard to make sure you have include the Bridges of Ross, Parking Extensive parking at Kilrush Marina the people who have operated Free car parking Trips depart daily from Kilrush an enjoyable trip. for coaches and cars an important habitat for cliff them since the 17th century marina onboard the passenger An excursion not to be missed nestling birds. is located in one of the Light boat Dolphin Discovery on your visit to Clare! Scattery Island Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre Centre Contact Scattery Island, Co. Clare OPW Visitor Centre Kilrush, Co. Clare Scattery Island, Co. Clare Tel: 087-995 8427 Contact Where the mighty Shannon meets the Wild Atlantic [email protected] Beautiful walled garden Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor www.heritageireland.ie Centre, Killimer Road Scattery Island Kilrush, Co. Clare Enjoy the unspoilt beauty of an effigy of a ’s head on Location is a horticultural medley of Tel: 065-905 1760 Located approximately one mile off Scattery Island, home to a the outside of the east window trees, flowers, plants and water [email protected] Kilrush. 2.5km boat trip from Kilrush monastic settlement founded of the Cathedral believed to be features. The garden has been www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie Marina Kilrush in the early 6th century.There that of St. Senan. An exhibition beautifully and imaginatively Location SatNav: Latitude/Longitude are the ruins of six churches of the history of the island is restored around the old path 43 km from Ennis on the N68. Just 52.6350, -9.4948 and one of the highest Round housed in the visitor reception system. Whether you’re a outside Kilrush on the N67 Killimer Towers in Ireland, with the building, which is situated near Opening Times keen gardener, a visitor to Road, 8 km to the Shannon Ferry May 25 to Aug 30 (Killimer–Tarbert) unusual feature of it’s door the pier. Daily 10:00–18:00h (recommended these shores, a lover of natural SatNav: Latitude/Longitude at ground level. Scattery has visiting times). Last admission 45 beauty or simply looking for 52.6314, -9.4765 suffered at the mins before closing an outing with a difference— Opening Times hands of many Admission Rates The Vandeleur Walled Garden, Vandeleur gives you a Apr to Aug 09:30–19:00h Free of Charge (There is a separate Kilrush—a place of history, invaders including fascinating glimpse into the Sept 09:30–17:30h charge for ferries to Scattery Island) the Vikings beauty, tranquility and energy… past, blended with a beautiful Oct to Mar 09:30–17:00h during the early Information and a place that is excited to re-designed look for a new Open Daily Ferry Service to Island 9th century but share its special secret with generation of garden lovers. If Admission Rates Tel : 085-250 5514 Free entry Brian Boru later [email protected] you. Once the private garden you visit with your family there recaptured the Ferry Schedule visit— of Kilrush House, this sheltered is something for everyone and Information island. www.scatteryislandtours.com paradise of 2.158 acres is set children can enjoy the living Bistro, gift shop, plant sales, exhibition The main church Parking among 420 acres of native willow structure and play area on the island is Ample parking available at Kilrush woodland. Many unusual and or follow the butterfly trail. And Parking Marina Ample free parking available Teampall Naomh tender plants thrive in the don’t go hungry! The Woodland Mhuire. There is area’s uniquely western latitude Bistro serves lovely homemade microclimate and the result food and treats.

28 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 29 Kilrush Heritage Town Ennis Friary Contact Kilrush, Co. Clare Ennis, Co. Clare Ennis Friary Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare Tel: 065-682 9100 Located on the diverse coastal landscape of west Clare Visit the town’s oldest building [email protected] landlord estate town A carved image of www.heritageireland.ie Ennis with a rich maritime Contact St. Francis carrying Location tradition. Kilrush Town Council a cross, wearing Situated in the town centre of Ennis Town Hall the Franciscan habit SatNav: Latitude/Longitude While in the area, Kilrush 52.8459, -8.9814 take in the wonderful Co. Clare and displaying the Vandeleur Walled Tel: 065-905 1047 stigmata is evident Opening Times [email protected] in the nave. Under Apr 06 to Sept 30 Garden and visitor www.clare.ie Daily 10:00–18:00h centre, take a trip Kilrush the south arch Oct 01 to Nov 01 Location of the tower, an Daily 10:00-17:00h to Scattery Island, Located on the N68 from Ennis visit the Shannon elaborate tracery Last admission 45 mins town before closing Kilrush is at the centre of a rich Dolphin and Wildlife canopy of the late SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 15th century was Admission Rates and diverse coastal landscape Foundation or take a trip 52.6407, -9.4859 perhaps part of an Adult €5 on the West Clare Peninsula. onboard the Dolphin Discovery Senior/Group €4 Information ornate tomb. Set in the stunning seascape of to view the resident group A range of restaurants and shops Child/Student €3 the River Shannon, the islands of bottlenose dolphins in the available The visitor to Ennis Friary Family €13 of Hogg and Scattery and the Shannon Estuary. If travelling Parking This 13th century Franciscan can also see the sacristy, an Information picturesque village of Cappa, further south along the Wild Ample parking available friary, founded by the O’Briens, impressive structure with ribbed, Guided tours available on request this is the perfect place to Atlantic Way, take Shannon of who once ruled barrel-vaulted ceiling. The Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, French, German, Italian & Spanish start exploring the west coast Ferries which connect you from much of North Munster, has friary is also the burial place of Ireland. The designation Killimer to Tarbert. numerous 15th/16th century of the O’Brien and McMahon Parking Public car & coach park close to site of Kilrush as a Heritage town sculptures carved in the local families—the ancient Kings of recognizes its legacy as a hard limestone. Clare. Clare Museum Craggaunowen The Riches of Clare —The Living Past Experience Ennis, Co. Clare Contact Near Quin, Co. Clare Clare Museum Arthur’s Row, Ennis, Co. Clare Tel: 065-682 3382 8,000 years of history excitingly captured [email protected] A Re-creation of Celtic Ireland www.clarelibrary.ie Contact Mercy building, the Ennis Celts carried out their every- Shannon Heritage Location day activities as they cooked exhibits are uniquely Situated in Ennis Town Centre Tel: 061-360 788 displayed, using the off O’Connell Square over open fires or in pits; [email protected] themes of earth, power, ground corn for making bread www.shannonheritage.com SatNav: Latitude/Longitude or porridge on hand-powered Quin faith and water. 52.8441, -8.9818 Location querns; made pottery, wooden Located off the R469 near Over 400 artefacts of Opening Times bowls, goblets and platters. See Quin Co. Clare Clare origin on loan Oct to May, Tues to Sat 09:30–13:00h & 14:00–17:30h the Brendan Boat—a leather SatNav: Latitude/Longitude from the National —last admissions at 12:30 & 17:00h hulled boat built by Tim Severin 52.8128, -8.7893 Museum of Ireland, Jun to Sept, Mon to Sat who sailed across the mid- Opening Times can be seen. These 09:30–13:00h & 14:00–17:30h Craggaunowen—Experience Atlantic, re-enacting the Open Apr to Oct beautifully displayed —last admissions at 12:30 & 17:00h Ireland’s original award 10:00–17:00h (last Admission 16:00) Closed Bank Holidays & Sundays voyage of St. Brendan and the artefacts, together winning Pre-historic Park. early Christian monks reputed Opening times may be subject to with other collections Admission Rates Explore the roots of the people, change FREE. NB. Large groups should book to have discovered America Admission Rates gathered locally, original in advance homesteads, animals and centuries before Columbus!! works of art, enthralling artifacts of over 1,000 years Varying categories including Family, Clare is a remarkable county Information Craggaunowen Castle a 16th ago which have touched and Seniors, Child rates etc and the story of its people audio-visual and interactive Tourist information office in century restored Medieval Castle experiences, and dramatic the building shaped how we live today. built in 1550 stands defiantly on Information stretches back over 8,000 years. Tearoom and Gift Shop Its incredible history is excitingly images, all combine to provide Parking Visit the Crannog—an artificial a crag overlooking the lake and an exciting glimpse into the Public car and coach parking nearby, island dwelling defended by a enjoys magnificient views of the Parking captured at the Riches of Clare Free for coaches and cars rich history and heritage of the access from Clonroad. Also car park hidden pathway in the water. countryside. Observe rare animal exhibition at the Clare Museum. in Friary off Francis Street A Shannon Heritage Attraction Located in the beautifully county. Travel back in time to the life breeds such as wild boar and of the hunter-gatherer in the soay sheep—specimens of the restored former Convent of Ring Fort. You will see how the pre-historic era.

30 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 31 Contact Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Shannon Heritage Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Bunratty, Co. Clare Bunratty, Co. Clare Tel: 061-360 788 [email protected] www.shannonheritage.com BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK Location Bunratty Medieval Castle Banquets Ten minute drive from Shannon Join the Earl of Thomond for songs and instrumental music. Airport, off N18 dual carriageway between Limerick and Ennis a glorious banquet at the At Dunguaire Castle, on the majestic 15th century Bunratty shores of Galway Bay, an SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6986, -8.8111 Castle. The Earl’s Butler evening of superb music, song welcomes guests from the four and storytelling awaits you, Opening Times Open daily year round 09:00–17:30h corners of the world toasting while at Last admission to Folk Park 16:15h, an era of great Irish taste with enjoy an evening of music, to Castle 16:00h. Closed Dec 24, 25, excellent food, fine wine and song & dance taking you on a 26. Call for further details honey mead. Enjoy the dulcet musical journey from medieval Admission Rates tones of the Ladies of the times to the present day. Each Varying categories including Family, Castle accompanied by Irish castle offers a distinctive and Seniors, Child rates etc harp and fiddle during dinner, riveting entertainment show. Information followed by a superb selection Book online at Gift and speciality shops on the of Irish medieval and traditional village street. Selection of dining www.shannonheritage.com options—Tea Room (Mar to Oct) & Mac’s Pub (Mid-Jan to Dec 23— limited opening during off-peak) Kinvara MEDIEVAL CASTLE BANQUETS Quin Location Bunratty Bunratty as above Knappogue, near Quin Co. Clare is 20 km from Shannon Airport Dunguaire, Kinvara, on the N67, 48km from Ennis, 27km from Galway SatNav: Latitude/Longitude A window to the past Bunratty 52.6986, -8.8111 Knappogue 52.7957, -8.8265 Built in 1425, the forge, a church, a display of 19th Dunguaire 53.1418, -8.9253 majestic Castle century agricultural machinery and Banquet Times was restored lots more…. Reservations Necessary in 1954 to its Bunratty 17:30 & 20:45h, year round A restored village street complete Knappogue 18:30h, Apr to Oct former medieval with pub, post office, school, Dunguaire 17:30 & 20:45h Apr to Oct splendour. It Irish Nights doctor’s house, hardware shop, Admission Rates now contains printers, drapery shop, and Enjoy stories of life in Ireland, Incl. mead reception, 4 course dinner mainly 15th and pawnbrokers provide the main traditional and contemporary with wine, entertainment programme 16th Century focal point for the park which dancing and Irish Music following dinner, taxes & service chgs furnishings, will enchant and mesmerise with home cooked food and Information tapestries and both young and old. There is excellent wine. No where else Extensive Souvenir and Gift Shops (late opening in peak season only) works of art, also a fabulous new children’s can you experience the fun of which capture playground, including slides, what the Irish do best-Enjoy IRISH NIGHTS Location the mood of themselves... you might even Bunratty swings, zipwire, Viking head ship, Bunratty, as above Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is the times. Marvel at the finest hammock and sand play area learn a step or two! one of Ireland’s top visitor collection of medieval furniture SatNav: Latitude/Longitude for little ones (and not so little!) Book online at 52.6986, -8.8111 attractions. A visit to the Castle, in the country, which brings to to enjoy! www.shannonheritage.com the most complete and life a vital part of our medieval Performance Times past. Nightly April to October at 19:00h authentic medieval fortress in For a celebration of the best (Reservations Necessary) Ireland, and the captivating Folk Included are eight farmhouses, traditions of Ireland, join the Admission Rates Park is a wonderful experience two watermills, a blacksmith’s finest singers, dancers and Incl. liqueur reception, 4 course dinner for all the family. musicians at the Irish Night with wine, entertainment programme at Bunratty Folk Park and following dinner, taxes & service chgs 26 Acres of History experience the friendship of a Information true traditional Irish evening. Extensive Souvenir and Gift Shop (late opening in peak season only) You are greeted at the door by the Fear an Ti´with a wide Parking for all venues Ample free parking for coaches smile and a warm handsake. and cars

32 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 33 Blue Flag Beaches King’s Island of Clare King’s Island Medieval Quarter, Limerick City

Experience Medieval Limerick Contact Limerick City Tourist Office 20 O’Connell Street The King’s which used to be the central Limerick City Island hub of commercial activity in Tel: 061-317 522 Enjoy a day at the beach Medieval Limerick, and now forms one of www.limerick.ie Quarter of the boundary walls of St Mary’s Limerick Location Clare combines the stunning dolphin or whale watching Limerick Cathedral. Limerick City Centre. 5 mins. walk from Tourist Information Office natural beauty of its long and or relax with the many boat City King John’s Castle was built meandering coastline with experiences and cruises contains between 1200 and 1210 and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6676, -8.6243 unique windswept landscapes, available to view the fabulous a wealth was repaired and extended making this the perfect area to Clare coastline and beyond. Opening Times Contact of built many times over the following The Castle, Cathedral, Museum and enjoy a day at the beach while If you enjoy the great outdoors, For up-to-date listings of current heritage. centuries, most recently in walking tours all operate various taking in the beautiful scenery Blue Flag Beaches please drop into there’s no better place for a Nicholas Street, the city’s old 2013. It remains a most opening times. Enquire at the any visitor information centre or visit around. holiday or a day out. There’s so main street links most of the Tourist Office or from each www.blueflagireland.org impressive Anglo-Norman With several beaches meeting much to see and do! sights—Bishop’s Palace, now Fortification. attraction directly SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the Blue Flag standard you are home to Limerick Civic Trust and Information Clare Walking tours of both King’s King’s Island has a number of certain to never be far away Ballycuggeran 52.8347, -8.4633 open to the public; King John’s Island and other historic bars, restaurants, and shops to from a great day out at the Cappa Pier 52.6286, -9.4985 Castle and some of the remains elements of the city are choose from beach. Doonbeg 52.7373, -9.5285 of the Walls of Limerick. Fanore 53.1116, -9.2910 available. Enquire at the Parking There are miles and miles of Kilkee 52.6786, -9.6508 Limerick is often referred to Tourist Office. There is a surface car park near beaches, great for swimming, Lahinch 52.9318, -9.3541 as the Treaty City and across both St. Mary’s Cathedral and King exploring rock pools, and all Mountshannon 52.9325, -8.4318 the bridge from the castle is John’s Castle and also a multi-storey Spanish Point 52.8466, -9.4397 sorts of beach fun. There are the famous Treaty Stone upon car park on King’s Island. All of them White Strand 52.9355, -9.3562 are within a two minute walk of the plenty of water activities to be which folklore says the 1691 city centre enjoyed from sub-aqua, sailing, Treaty was signed. Limerick City diving, water skiing, rowing, Museum is currently situated in canoeing, land yachting and City Hall. of course surfing. Also on Nicholas Street are There are lots of surf schools the old Alms Houses and the located along the coast. Go remains of the City Exchange,

The Blue Flag Programme St Mary’s Cathedral The Blue Flag is an international award for beach excellence. It is St Mary’s Cathedral built in 1772 plays host to concerts and other presented to beaches which have excellent water quality, which performances during the year. The Cathedral faces towards the new provide a range of services and visitor facilities, and which meet other part of Limerick across the Abbey River and the Hunt Museum. While specified criteria including environmental management, litter control the Cathedral is a beautiful and historic building, it is still used today and education. for its original purpose, as a place of worship and prayer.

34 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 35 Get West Contact King John’s Castle Kayak Tours & Cycling Tours Get West 31 Nicholas Street, Medieval Quarter Limerick City, V94 W276 King’s Island Medieval Quarter, Limerick City Limerick City Tel: 061-278 747 [email protected] Experience Limerick City by water or by land www.getwest.ie/limerick-city-tours Limerick Location Whether you’re a water baby or including St. Mary’s Cathedral Kayak Tours: Limerick Boat Club, Sarsfield Bridge someone who’d prefer to keep and the mighty King John’s Cycling Tours: 31 Nicholas St., their feet firmly rooted on dry Castle, as you pedal or paddle Medieval Quarter land, Get West has a guided your way through the heart of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude tour to suit your needs. the city. Limerick Boat Club: Hop on a bike and enjoy a fun Both tours take approximately 2 52.6646, -8.6302 and easy paced cycling tour, hours and no prior experience 31 Nicholas St: 52.6691, -8.6237 or grab a paddle and explore is needed. Advance booking is the city’s stunning waterfront recommended and up-to-date Opening Times Mar to Oct. See www.getwest.ie/ by kayak. Either way, you will tour times can be viewed at limerick-city-tours for tour times get to soak up the famous www.getwest.ie/limerick-city- Admission Rates sites of the Treaty City while tours Kayak Tours: Adult €35 friendly guides Child U12yrs €20 enlighten and Cycling Tours: Adult €20 entertain you Child U16yrs €10 with stories of Information its fascinating Advance booking recommended history. Book online Feast your Parking eyes on the Car park, multi-storey and street parking available many iconic Contact Shannon Heritage attractions, Experience 800 years of history Tel: 061-360 788 siege and warfare. Children [email protected] will love the dazzling array of www.shannonheritage.com computer generated animations Limerick Location and ghostly projections as they Nicholas Street, King’s Island, Michael Flannerys Pub & Limerick City travel back through time. The Education and Activity Room is SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6699, -8.6247 Whiskey Tastings bustling with tasks to stimulate curious minds. Opening Times Limerick City Open all year. Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec In the busy courtyard, you will 09:30–17:00h Contact discover a medieval campaign Mar 09:30–17:30h King John’s Castle, on ‘King’s Sample a personalised Irish Whiskey Tasting in an Michael Flannerys Pub tent, a blacksmiths forge and Apr & Oct 09:30–18:00h 17 Upper Denmark Street Island’ in the heart of medieval May to Sept 09:30–19:30h authentic setting scenes from a seventeenth Limerick City V94 T9W3 Limerick city, brings to life Last admission 1 hour before closing Tel: 061-436 677 century siege. The sights, Closed Dec 24, 25, 26 intimate pub. over 800 years of dramatic You will be [email protected] scenes and sounds of King Admission Rates www.flannerysbar.ie local history. Following a given a history John’s Castle and its environs Varying categories including Family Limerick multi million euro investment of Irish Whiskey Location all combine to recreate the Seniors, Child rates etc Just off O’Connell Street, next to the in 2013, the visitor centre is and taken atmosphere of the era. Information Limerick Milk Market in the heart of designed to deliver a modern through the Limerick City Centre Relax afterwards in the café – Souvenir Shop, Café visitor experience within its production walls, all brought to life in a the perfect place to unwind Parking Opening Times process before Open 363 days a year while enjoying terrific views Car park available. Street parking stunning new exhibition. also available nearby, including sampling and Mon, Tues & Wed 10:00–00:30h onto the castle courtyard and 21st century touch screen limited coach parking comparing. Thurs,Fri & Sat 10:00–02:30h the Shannon river. Sun 13:00–00:30h technology, 3 D models and A Shannon Heritage Attraction You will then discovery drawer are among discover what Admission Rates Rates dependant on choice of the exciting techniques that makes Irish Whiskey so special. Michael Flannerys Pub has one Whiskey Tasting—starting from €18 will connect you to tales of Corporate and private parties Numbers are limited and advance of the largest Irish Whiskey booking is necessary collections in Ireland and are welcome. Alternatively you Living interpretation & re-enactments Information is the ideal place to enjoy can avail of the sampling tray with 3 featured Irish Whiskeys Breakfast & Lunch served Have fun exploring King John’s Castle, enjoy magnificent views and an Irish Whiskey tasting. A Mon to Sat from 10:00–15:00h imagine a Norman soldier’s life in this medieval fortress. Reach out knowledgeable Whiskey at any time. The cost of a and touch the past through a wide range of new technologies and Whiskey tasting is from €18 per Parking Dispenser will offer you a Street parking and multi-storey specialist multi media techniques. Join in the living interpretation tasting of three featured Irish person and patrons must be and re-enactment with costumed guides who reveal the secrets and Whiskeys in a traditional, over 23. scandals of castle life.

36 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 37 The Hunt Museum Contact St. Mary’s Cathedral The Hunt Museum Custom House Rutland Street, Limerick City Custom House, Limerick City Bridge Street, Limerick City Contact Tel: 061-312 833 St. Mary’s Cathedral [email protected] Bridge Street, Limerick City www.huntmuseum.com Where there’s something for everyone Visit the oldest and most historic building in Limerick Tel: 061-310 293 Limerick Location [email protected] Queen of Scots Cross and Custom House Quay, Limerick City The most prominent www.cathedral.limerick.anglican.org Centre, overlooking the Custom a coin revered since the feature is the West Limerick Location House park and river Shannon Middle Ages as being one Door which tradition Limerick city centre SatNav: Latitude/Longitude of ‘the thirty pieces of has it was the main SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.6664, -8.6240 silver’. entrance to the palace. 52.6686, -8.6233 Opening Times Permanent displays include This had been the Opening Times Open year-round. Mon to Sat centre of government Open daily works by O’Conor, Leech, 10:00–17:00h; Sun 14:00–17:00h May to Sept: Orpen and Jack B. Yeats. Closed Good Friday, Christmas in the early medieval Mon to Fri 09:00–17:00h Facilities include guided Day and St. Stephen’s Day Viking city. The The Hunt collection is a Sat 09:00–16:00h tours, museum gift shop and Admission Rates Cathedral remains Sun 10:30–16:00h nationally important holding of a café overlooking the River Adult €5. Student €3.50 the oldest and most Oct to Apr: some 2,000 original works of art Shannon. Families can enjoy School Children €2.50 historic building in Mon to Fri 09:00–17:00h and antiquity. These have been Family €12 Sat 09:00–13:00h treasure trails and colouring Limerick. generously donated by the Hunt Admission Free every Sunday and 2 Sun 10:30–13:00h sheets. for 1 every Monday No trip to the City is family to the people of Ireland St Mary’s Cathedral stands Information complete without visiting this and are housed in Limerick’s On-going education and Information above the Shannon River on Morning prayer 09:00h Mon, Riverside Café and Gift Shop open historic building at the very Wed, Fri & Sat. Eucharist (Holy 18th Century Custom House. outreach programmes with King’s Island, where it was to the public. Free Wifi heart of this ancient metropolis. Communion) 10:30h Tues & Thurs Objects from the Stone Age to curriculum linked and informal founded in 1168 AD and is Sunday worship 11:15 & 19:00h workshop opportunities for Parking the Principal Church of Limerick Open every day of the year for the 20th Century are displayed. Ample on-street parking, multi- Parking both primary and secondary city parish. It was founded on prayer, it is also open daily for Among the important pieces storey and other car parks nearby On-site & some street parking schools are available. Regular the site of a palace donated visits by tourists and pilgrims. are the personal seal of plus coach parking Public car parks near by family friendly events, activities by Donal Mor O’Brien, King Concerts and other events also Charles I of England, the 9th and tours are also on offer. of Munster. take place during the year. Century Antrim Cross, the Mary Limerick City Contact Milk Market Limerick Limerick Milk Market Cornmarket Row, Limerick City Gallery of Art Tel: 061-214 782 Cornmarket Row, Limerick City www.MilkMarketLimerick.ie Pery Square, Limerick City Limerick Location Located in the city centre on Contact Famous All-Weather Food and Variety Markets Cornmarket Row, near Cruises Street See the best of contemporary art Limerick City Gallery of Art The Milk Market is one of The Friday ‘City Market’ It is clearly marked on the Glance Seán Keating, Jack Carnegie Building, Pery Square Visitor GuideMap to the city Limerick City Ireland’s most famous markets. features fresh and natural food B. Yeats, Paul Henry, Tel: 061-310 633 Here, since 1852, local produce, flowers & shrubs, SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Grace Henry, Sir William [email protected] 52.6637, -8.6219 producers and traders have crafts and more. Sunday is a Orpen, John Shinnors, www.gallery.limerick.ie Opening Times been selling fresh, natural family-orientated market with George Barrett, and Limerick Location Friday City Market: 10:00–15:00h foods and other produce. fine foods, arts, crafts, fashion, many more. Exhibitions Located in Limerick city centre Famous Saturday Market: 08:00– overlooking Pery Square Regular markets operate jewellery, antiques, bric-a- 15:00h Sunday Family/Variety from the Permanent Fridays to Sundays and there brac and curiosities. There is Market: 11:00–15:00h Collection are SatNav: Latitude/Longitude are occasional special interest usually lots of kid’s activities and Opening times for shops in the exhibited along with 52.6590, -8.6285 market buildings vary, many operate Opening Times markets from crafts and fashion entertainment. normal hours Monday to Saturday the contemporary Open 7 days a week to gardening and antiques. Times and markets subject to exhibitions. LCGA hosts Snacks from gourmet Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat change. Check the website for latest Limerick City Gallery of Speciality shops in and around sandwiches and pastries to EVA INTERNATIONAL Ireland 10:00–17:30h information the market open other days. soups and coffees are available Art is one of the leading Biennial, and hosts various Thurs 10:00–20:00h The Saturday market is famous. at all markets. Information contemporary art galleries events, talks & workshops Sun 12:00–17:30h The Market offers a superb range of in Ireland and home to an throughout the year. The Closed on Bank & Public Hols Here you’ll discover great produce, including delicious foods important collection of Irish Admission Rates cheeses and chutneys, to enjoy at the market or treats to gallery is housed in the The gallery is a free public amenity just-caught fish and artisan take away 18th -21st century art in Carnegie Building which is a all media. LCGA also holds Information meats, organic fruit & Parking two storey building with 650 Café on-site vegetables, delicious healthy Multi-storey and other car parks the National Collection of square meters of exhibition breads, raw milk and fresh nearby, including on Denmark Street Contemporary Drawing and the space between the two floors Parking and Michael Street Public on street parking pressed juices. Michael O’Connor International & a café which looks onto the Poster Collection. Artists People’s Park at the rear of the included in the collections are gallery.

38 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 39 Foynes Flying Boat & Stonehall Wildlife Park Contact Stonehall Wildlife Park Curraghchase, Kilcornan, Co. Limerick Maritime Museum Kilcornan, Co. Limerick Tel: 061-393 940 Foynes, Co. Limerick [email protected] www.stonehallvisitorfarm.com Stonehall hosts a wide variety of SatNav: Latitude/Longitude rare & domestic animals, from 52.6080, -8.8680 Llamas, Alpacas, Ostriches, Emus, Opening Times Rheas, & a large variety of Parrots April, May, June, Sept, Oct & Birds of Prey. Sat & Sun 11:00–18:00h July & Aug. Open 7 days a week Enjoy the nature trail walk. Mon to Sat 11:00–18:00h Caters for all weather conditions. Sun 11:00–18:00h Visit the indoor pets corner, bring Nov to Mar closed Open Dec for Santa’s Grotto your picnic and enjoy the indoor play area where there are a variety Admission Rates Adult €8. Children €8 of go-karts and bouncy castles for Separate rate for Santa’s Grotto the children. Parking Parking facilities for coaches & cars A unique experience for all There was a time when the World War II. Throughout the Coillte Forest Park great Flying Boats criss-crossed original terminal building this the globe & the picturesque nostalgic & romantic era is told Curragh Chase village of Foynes became the by way of original film in a Contact Kilcornan, Co. Limerick epicentre of the aviation world 1940s style cinema, showcases Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime for aircraft preparing to take on covering the war years, airline Museum Foynes, Co. Limerick the might of the Atlantic Ocean. memorabilia, control tower, Tel: 069-65416 Mixed woodlands, parkland and lakes The award winning Foynes radio & weather equipment & [email protected] Contact Flying Boat & Maritime much more... www.flyingboatmuseum.com There are a number of Coillte Forest Park Curragh Chase Museum excitingly captures Foynes and the flying boats Foynes Location looped way marked Kilcornan, Co. Limerick Tel: 061-337 322 this truly unique story with a will be forever connected with On N69, 37 km from Limerick City trails in the park to suit and 64 km from Tralee www.coillte.ie comprehensive range of the invention of Irish Coffee all visitors. They vary www.coillteoutdoors.ie exhibits & interactive as they combined to SatNav: Latitude/Longitude from the multi-access 52.6115, -9.1097 Kilcornan Location displays for all ages give this uniquely Irish Lake Walk (1.5km) The park is located 22km west of to enjoy. Visitors have treat. Learn all about Opening Times Limerick on the N69 coast road and Arboretum Walk a once in a lifetime this historic event by Mid-Mar to Mid-Nov 09:30–17:00h (1.1km) suitable for close to Kilcornan and Askeaton June, July & Aug 09:30–18:00h opportunity to board watching a wonderful Open Daily on above dates wheelchair users and SatNav: Latitude/Longitude the world’s only Full-Size 3D holographic show 52.6075, -8.8720 Last entry 1 hour before closing buggies, to the longer Boeing 314 Flying Boat re-enacting this famous Foynes Air Show July 22 2017 The Park covers 313 hectares Curragh and Glenisca Opening Times replica. You can even test night back in 1943. Apr to Sept 07:00–21:00h Admission Rates of mixed woodlands, parkland Trails suitable for those looking your pilot skills by trying Adult €11, Child €6 (Under 5 free) Oct to Mar 08:00–18:30h The restaurant offers many for more demanding walking Family(2+4) €28, Senior/Student €9 and lakes around the shell your hand at flying the delights such as lunch of the 18th century Curragh and cycling. Playground, Picnic Admission Rates New Boeing 314 Flight Group Rates Available €5 charge per car (coins only or afternoon tea in Site and Public toilet available. Information Chase House. The area provides accepted) Simulators. a beautiful 1940s setting. Tourist Information Point a rich habitat for a diverse €40 Annual Admittance Card—see Visitors to the park can also Walk in the footsteps of JFK, Foynes is nestled along the Home of Irish Coffee website for details range of animals and plants. enjoy the little Kiltulla Church Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt banks of the Shannon Estuary 1940s style Restaurant (O’Regan’s) There are several special areas nearby which is said to date Parking and many other dignitaries, on the Scenic N69 Route, a Gift shop carrying an exciting range of conservation in the park and from the 9th or 10th centuries. Parking on-site. Please note movie stars and refugees recommended Wild Atlantic of unique giftware Summer and Winter opening Coillte is currently involved in Northwest of Curragh Chase Parking times above who landed at Foynes during Way Discovery Point. restoring native woodlands House is the ancient Killeen Ample car and coach parking to important sites in the park. Church. Life on the river today and yesteryear

The Maritime Museum allows you to relive the history & personality of the River Shannon. While Maritime may only conjure images of water & docks, the history charted at the museum will give you an insight TopAttractionsIreland.com into how the river changed & shaped the lives of those who lived on Buy your Tickets OnLine or near it through the centuries. Read the story of transportation & emigration on the river during the famine & see how American to Ireland’s Top Attractions—see back cover Confederate uniforms were made in Limerick & shipped from Foynes TICKETS TopAttractionsIreland.com during the American Civil War. Uncover the tragic story of the Colleen Bawn & the weird tale of the “Windsor Castle Ghost Ship” & much more. Enter the original Control Tower from the 1940s which offers panoramic views of the majestic Shannon Estuary, Foynes Island, Village & Harbour.

40 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 41 Foynes Heritage Town Adare Heritage Centre Contact Foynes, Co. Limerick Adare, Co. Limerick Adare Heritage Centre Main Street, Adare Co. Limerick Tel: 061-396 666 Located on the scenic N69 driving route. Ireland’s prettiest village [email protected] www.adareheritagecentre.ie passenger flights Adare Woollens Ltd Traditional Adare from the United Irish woollens & knitwear. Location Contact Main Street, Adare States arrived in Foynes Flying Boat & Black Abbey Crafts Extensive 1939, and it was in Maritime Museum range of Irish crafts & gifts. SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Foynes in 1943 that Heritage Centre, Foynes, 52.5647, -8.7900 Co. Limerick Currans Heraldry The family Opening Times Chef Joe Sheridan Tel: 069-65416 crest experts with a database Open daily 09:00–18:00h invented the world’s [email protected] of 120,000 Irish, British, & most famous drink www.flyingboatmuseum.com European names. Admission Rates Free admission to historical “Irish Coffee”. Foynes Location Desmond Castle Tours Visit exhibition On the N69, 37km from Limerick The Foynes Flying Castle Tour: Adult €9 City a 13th century Norman Castle. Boat & Maritime Tours from June to Sept. A Senior/Student €7 Museum, situated in SatNav: Latitude/Longitude shuttle bus takes you from the Family Ticket €20 52.6115, -9.1097 June to Sept. Other times by special the original airport Heritage Centre to the historical Adare Heritage Centre open arrangement terminal building, Information site. Enquires to Adare Heritage A range of restaurants and shops all year round, houses a Information recalls all this past with Centre. Foynes is a Discovery Point available number of outlets including: Craft & Gift Shopping, Heraldry, on the Wild Atlantic Way wonderful displays, original film The Dovecote Restaurant Restaurant, Tourist Information & Parking Adare Historical Exhibition Toilet Facilities and is part of the N69 Coastal and lots of rare memorabilia. Ample parking available Authentic home cooked food Driving route (Limerick to There are 2 beautiful gardens Journey through the historical open all day. Parking exhibition, a reconstruction Kerry). This busy seaport was either side of Foynes village, a Tourist Information Point Convenient Free Car & Coach kids playground in the centre of Adare’s unique past. The parking at the rear of the Adare Ireland’s first transatlantic airport A selection of gifts & souvenirs, Heritage Centre from 1939-1947. Foynes was of the village and wooded & story is told through model re-enactments with storytelling information & assistance. where the first transatlantic coastal walks in the area. in English. Desmond Hall Limerick Garden Trail

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick Various locations in Co. Limerick Contact Boyce’s Gardens Foynes, Co. Limerick Step back in time Contact A Gardener’s Paradise Tel: 069-65302 / 087-979 0359 Desmond Hall www.boycegardens.com It is an imposing The Square, Newcastle West, from new to old, so Co. Limerick Knockpatrick Gardens two-storey structure Tel: 069-77408 there is something Foynes, Co. Limerick and was used [email protected] to stimulate both Tel: 069-65256 by the Earls of www.heritageireland.ie the novice and www.myinfo.ie/knockpatrick- Gardens Newcastle Location Desmond for West experienced banqueting and Situated in the town centre of gardener. The Terra Nova Gardens entertainment. It has Newcastle West gardens are situated Kilmallock, Co. Limerick Tel: 063-90744 SatNav: Latitude/Longitude a fascinating history; along some of the www.terranovagarden.com having survived 52.4506, -9.0607 most attractive routes Ballynacourty Gardens Opening Times battes, sieges and through the county. Askeaton, Co. Limerick Apr 27 to Sept 06 rebellions. Tel: 061-396 409 Daily 10:00–18:00h Boyce’s Gardens Foynes Askeaton The hall, vaulted Last admission 45 mins before Open May to Oct Kilmallock Location lower chamber closing Boyce’s, Knockpatrick & Terra Nova Knockpatrick located along the N69 out of This is a unique heritage and adjoining tower were all Admission Rates Gardens Limerick Free of Charge attraction located in the constructed during the 15th Open April to Oct Ballynacourty located off the M20 centre of Newcastle West—a century (the hall and chamber Information The Limerick Garden trail out of Limerick Admission by guided tour only features some of the region’s Terra Nova Gardens Co.Limerick town located on were built on the remains SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Partial access for visitors with Open Apr to Sept the N21 between Limerick of a 13th century structure best gardens, some of which Boyce 52.5996, -9.1611 disabilities City and Killarney, Co.Kerry. of similar size). Its restored have won national awards Ballynacourty Gardens Knockpatrick 52.5913, -9.1080 Desmond Hall was built by medieval features include an Parking and featured in gardening Open by appointment only Terra Nova 52.4464, -8.6019 Parking available close to site Ballynacourty 52.6437, -8.9358 the Fitzgeralds (Earl of oak musicians’ gallery and a magazines. The trail contains Please call ahead to check gardens that range in size Desmond) in the 1200’s. limestone hooded fireplace. opening times. from small to very large and

42 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 43 JJ’s Craft Brewing Contact Ballyhoura Country JJ’s Craft Brewing Co. Ltd. Kilmallock, Co. Limerick Kilmallock Business Park Kilfinane, Co. Limerick Bruree Road, Kilmallock Co. Limerick Tel: 063-20577 Meet the brewers of award-winning beers Mob: 087-928 2694 [email protected] Brewers and www.jjscraftbrewing.ie experience their Kilmallock Location passion for 5 minutes from N20, through Bruree the Craft. You to Kilmallock Business Park will have the SatNav: Latitude/Longitude opportunity to 52.4058, -8.5828 taste the special Opening Times malts and smell By Appointment. Group Bookings the hops that on request. Tour is approx. 1 hour combine to minimum depending on group size produce award- Admission Rates winning beers. €10 per person, with a gift bottle of your beer choice when leaving The tour finishes up with a visit to Information Take a tour of JJ’s Craft Brewery While in Kilmallock go and see King the tasting bar where you will John’s Castle and the Old Abbey. and learn about its history, be able to sample tasty Craft Note. Please adhere to JJ’s how the beers are brewed and beers accompanied by home Craft Brewery Health and Safety Contact what makes them different. baked beer flavoured Breads. regulations while on the tour. Ballyhoura Fáilte On this tour you will be shown (Yes bread made with JJ’s Craft Limited WiFi available Main Street, Kilfinane the steps needed to brew each Brewery Beers.) Parking Adventure, Heritage & Hospitality Co. Limerick of the batches starting with Ample parking on site Ballyhoura Country lies within Neolithic Lough Gur where the Tel: 063-91300 Tours are by appointment the borders of Cork, Limerick mighty Grange Stone Circle is a [email protected] the grain and ending up with only. www.visitballyhoura.com the finished beers. Meet the and Tipperary in Irelands must-see, the de Valera Museum, Ancient East. It contains a lush the walled town of Kilmallock Kilfinane Location 50 minutes drive from Cork City green countryside of mountains, and the Thomas Fitzgerald & 45 minutes drive from Limerick valleys, rivers and streams Centre showcasing the Limerick City. Visitor information point is in accented by fantastic activities, ancestry of America’s most loved Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Ballyhoura heritage sites, great local president John F Kennedy. The Mountain Bike Trails are 4km from Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick Kilmallock Heritage Town produce and a wonderful and Ballyhoura Garden Experience friendly people. If you haven’t is a must for nature & garden SatNav: Latitude/Longitude 52.3591, -8.4681 Kilmallock, Co. Limerick heard of Ballyhoura before, lovers with 5 must-see gardens you soon will, as it quickly within a 10km radius. Opening Times becomes one of the foremost Ballyhoura Failte Reception & Visitor There are wonderful information. Open daily 09:00– Medieval town steeped in history and tradition activity destinations in Ireland! accommodation options 17:00h, Monday to Friday Ireland’s political The world class Ballyhoura available from Hotels, Admission Rates development from Mountain Bike Trails are situated Farmhouse B&B’s, townhouse Rates vary. Some activities free of here attracting newcomers Guest Houses, Self Catering charge the 13th to the Contact 17th centuries, a Ballyhoura Failte to the sport. The region also and a luxury hostel to boot! Information Ballyhoura Failte provides a free history that is Main Street, sports a myriad of outdoor Whether it’s a historical and Kilfinane, Co. Limerick activities including horse full Tour & Itinerary Service for evident through the heritage based trip or a more large groups. WiFi is freely available Tel: 063-91300 trekking, clay pigeon shooting, rich architectural [email protected] active trip around any of the throughout Ballyhoura Country and heritage that is its www.visitballyhoura.com kayaking, motor sports and numerous Loop Walks and Bike through Visitor Information Kilfinane 1500km of looped walks! natural monuments, Kilmallock Location Trails, Ballyhoura Country has Parking including: John’s Located off the N20, 35km from There are many fantastic everything you need for an Ample parking available at all Limerick City attractions, amenities & activities in Castle, Blossom attractions in Ballyhoura enjoyable and relaxing break Ballyhoura Country Gate, the Town SatNav: Latitude/Longitude Country. The area contains the at any time of the year… Walls, Collegiate 52.3995, -8.5750 world famous Doneraile Park, Church, the Stone Information Mansion, the Famine Memorial A range of restaurants and shops Known as the crossroads of Biking, hiking, and so much more Park and the Dominican Priory. available Munster, Kilmallock has a Get your blood pumping at the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails An interesting museum and Parking colourful history dating back to described on Trip advisor as “Exhilarating”, “Awesome”, and “Great history trail are also available in Ample parking available its origins in the 12th century. It Day Out”! 96km of purpose built mountain bike trails run through the town. Kilmallock has all the was named after the early 7th the Ballyhoura Mountains. Parking, showers, toilets and a bike wash facilities of a large town—shops, century Saint, Saint Mocheallog. are all located at the trailhead along with Trailriders bike shop & restaurants, theatre, children’s An important Norman bike hire–the experts at everything biking! Wonderful walks and playground, guided tours etc. town, it was at the centre of a kiddies nature trail also start from here ensuring a great day out for all, in the fresh air at the heart of Ballyhoura Country!

44 Rates quoted are for 2017 All co-ordinates in Decimal Degrees Map of attractions / entertainments, see pages 46 and 47 45 Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… Ref Attraction See page… 1 Barratt Tours 4 25 Aillwee Cave & Birds of Prey 46 Craggaunowen 31 Educational Centre 18/19 2 Shannon Ferry 4 47 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park 32/33 26 Poulnabrone Dolmen 20 3 Kilbeggan Distillery Experience 5 Blue Flag Beaches of Clare 34 27 Caherconnell Fort 20 4 Tullamore D.E.W. Old Bonded Warehouse 6 48 King's Island 35 28 Michael Cusack Centre 21 Donegal Derry 5 6 Two Great Naturals 6 Airport Larne 49 King John’s Castle 36 Belfast 7 29 Burren National Park 21 Airport Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre 7 50 Get West 37 Belfast 30 Burren Smokehouse 22 8 Birr Heritage Town 8 51 Michael Flannerys Pub 9 Roscrea Heritage Centre 8 31 Doolin Cave 22 & Whiskey Tastings 37 32 Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience 23 Ireland West 10 Holy Cross Abbey 8 52 The Hunt Museum 38 Airport 33 Dublin Airport 11 Emo Court 9 Doolin Ferry Co. 24 53 Milk Market Limerick 38 Galway Athlone 34 Dublin 12 Barack Obama Plaza 9 Doolin2Aran Ferries 24 54 St. Mary’s Cathedral 39 13 John Hanly & Co. Ltd 10 35 The Rock Shop 25 55 Limerick City Gallery of Art 39 Shannon 14 36 Moher Hill Open Farm 25 56 Airport Kilkenny Nenagh 10 Stonehall Wildlife Park 40 Limerick 15 Portumna 11 Clare Playgrounds 26 57 Coillte Forest Park Curragh Chase 40 Waterford Rosslare 16 37 Miltown Malbay 26 58 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum 41 Kerry Airport Mountshannon 11

Cork 17 Lough Derg 12/13 38 Dolphinwatch 27 59 Foynes Heritage Town 42

Cork Airport 18 Killaloe River Cruises 14 39 Loop Head Lighthouse 28 60 Desmond Hall 42 19 Ballina Killaloe 14 40 Scattery Island Centre 28 61 Adare Heritage Centre 43 20 Saint Flannan's Cathedral 15 41 Dolphin Discovery 29 62 Limerick Garden Trail 43 2 Shannon Ferry Ltd. 21 Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre 15 42 Vandeleur Walled Garden & Centre 29 63 JJ's Craft Brewing 44 43 A gateway between the west and south 22 Ted Tours 16 Kilrush Heritage Town 30 64 Kilmallock Heritage Town 44 west. No reservations required. 23 e-Whizz Electric Bikes 16 44 Clare Museum 30 65 Ballyhoura Country 45 June to August 24 The Burren Centre 17 45 Ennis Friary 31 Depart Killimer Tarbert Mon. thru Sat. 07:00 07:30 Sun. 09:00 09:30 3 Departures every hour 47 5 Last Departure 21:00 21:30 4 October to March Depart Killimer Tarbert 25 Mon. thru Sat. 07:00 07:30 Sun. 09:00 09:30 Departures every hour 31 29 7 8 34 33 15 Last Departure 19:00 19:30 30 27 26 6 Additional Sailings (2nd Ferry) 28 July to August 32 22 23 24 Depart Killimer Tarbert Mon thru Sun. 10:30 11:00 Departures every hour 34 35 36 21 Last Departure 17:30 18:00 16 April/May/September Depart Killimer Tarbert 9 Mon thru Sat. 07:00 07:30 37 Sun. 09:00 09:30 Departures every hour 13 11 Last Departure 20:00 20:30 44 45 12 46 17 18 14 47 19 20

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