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The Burren Caves Design & Craft Art the Burren… Geology & Heritage Design & Craft Geosites and The Wild Atlantic Way Tunes From The Burren The Burren… Discovery Points – Discover the Coast “If it’s music you want – go to Clare” Christy Moore Ireland’s Creative Portal There’s nowhere in the world quite like the Burren. And The rugged Atlantic Coast of The Geopark offers there are so many unique places nestled within the area. caves and inlets, sea stacks and dramatic cliffs along with stunning views of the Aran Islands and Galway “The footprints of an elder race are here, There are 11 Geosites – sites of particular geological significance- you can visit in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Bay. Take a cruise under The Cliffs and get a real And memories of an old heroic time; UNESCO Global Geopark, each site features its own bird eye view on this magnificent geological master And shadows of an old mysterious faith on-site visitor interpretation information. piece of nature. Head over to the Aran Islands and visit the spectacular Dún Aengus fort on Inis Mor, So that the place seems haunted Historically the specialist artisan craft people Look out for the Geosite icon on the map overleaf. get away from it all! For the active seekers discover And strange sounds float in the wind” The Burren is one of the richest archaeological tended to concentrate in urban centres where they the Burren coast from the sea with a kayak, paddle landscapes in Western Europe with over 500 ring formed guilds. In modern days crafters and artists board or ride the waves to their crest. Whatever (Anon From the book of the Burren Ed JW O Connell and A Korrff) forts sitting alongside Neolithic tombs and sacred tend to base themselves in rural landscapes, which your choice of activity is, there is something in the sites taking you on a journey through the ages. are often the source of their creative inspiration. In Burren coast that will stop you on your tracks, slow Take a walk through time and be introduced to the the inspirational landscape of the Burren you will down, take your time and enjoy it! ancient mysteries of the Fertile Rock, slow down, find handmade knitwear, the famous Aran wool, Music, singing, dancing and storytelling have always disconnect and recharge with the powerful energy pottery made of local clay from our very own caves, formed the fabric of the community in the Burren. of the limestone under your feet or stroll through as well as beauty and skincare products made from Clare is internationally renowned for its music with the hedgerows of native Irish trees. Whether by nature itself and much more! many famous names and faces playing over the foot, bike or car you can discover more with a guide. years. This is thanks to the earlier generations of musicians from the Burren area. Most famous of Art these perhaps are the Russell brothers Micho, Gussie and Pakie. Musicians and visitors alike have made Clare and the Burren what it is today - a great place to have a #IrelandsCreativePortal Explore . few tunes! The lunar-like landscape of the Burren is not only one A selection of the sites include: of ancient tombs and stone walls, it is in fact one of the most vibrant and diverse cultural landscapes in Europe, 1. Flaggy Shore. Connect with the source at: home to many artists over the past centuries and 2. Fanore Beach. indeed still in our current times. Writers, craftspeople, Connect with the source at: • Doolin2Aran Ferries, Doolin: +353 (0) 65 707 5949 entertainers, artists and musicians have sought Providing time, space and inspiration for artists in 3. Doolin Pier. • The Burren Centre, Kilfenora: www.doolin2aranferries.com inspiration from the Fertile Rock, from JRR Tolkien, the Burren landscape was the founding principle of +353 (0) 65 708 8030 www.theburrencentre.ie 4. Doolin Cave. • Doolin Ferry, Doolin: W.B Yeats and Seamus Heaney to Christy Moore and the Burren College of Art. The college programmes • Walk With Pius, Corofin: +353 (0) 65 707 5555 www.doolinferry.com Luka Bloom. provide an international audience of art students 5. Aillwee Cave. +353 (0) 87 982 8173 www.walkwithpius.com • North Clare Sea Kayaking: Browse through the landscape that inspired some of and established artists the opportunity to focus • Heritage Cycle Tour with E-Whizz, Kilfenora: 6. Cliffs of Moher. +353 (0) 85 119 5489 the greatest, enjoy a live music session or visit our intensively on their practice, to develop their minds +353 (0) 65 708 8846 www.e-whizz.com www.northclareseakayaking.com art galleries and visitor centres, there is something and creative skills, to engage with the Burren • Burren Experience Guided Walks: • Burren Yoga Retreats, Kinvarra: for everyone in the Burren! community in discourse on art and society and to +353 (0) 86 821 9441 +353 (0) 91 637 680 www.burrenyoga.com find their own creative voice. The college Gallery www.mullaghmore-burren.com • Burren Coastline Bike Tour with E-Whizz: hosts an ongoing exhibition programme. • Moher Tours, Liscannor: +353 (0) 65 708 8846 www.e-whizz.com +353 (0) 87 266 8002 www.mohertours.ie • Lisdoonvarna Failte: Connect with the source at: Experience the best voices from the Burren at: +353 (0) 65 707 5644 • Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan: • Newtown Castle: +353 (0) 65 707 7200 www.burrencollege.ie • Fitzpatricks Bar, Fitz’s Cross, Doolin: +353 (0) 65 707 7200 www.newtowncastle.com • Irish Crafts Online, Doolin: +353 (0) 65 707 5836 www.irishcraftsonline.com +353 (0) 65 707 4111 www.hoteldoolin.ie • Ekotree, Doolin: • McHughs Pub, Liscannor: +353 (0) 83 302 1452 www.ekotree.ie +353 (0) 65 708 1106 www.josephmchughspub.ie • The Roadside Tavern, Lisdoonvarna: #ConnectWithTheSource • Bee Loved, Kinvarra: +353 (0) 86 391 3484 www.beelovedskincare.com 7. Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells. +353 (0) 65 707 4084 www.roadsidetavern.ie • Airmid Natural Irish Skincare, Kilfenora: • The Boghill Centre, 5Km from Lisdoonvarna: “Connect with the Source” of the Burren inspirational +353 (0) 89 206 6292 www.airmidsoap.com 8. Burren National Park. +353 (0) 65 707 4644 www.boghill.com landscape with the businesses listed on this leaflet, • Craftworks, Ennis: 9. Carron Turlough. • Doolin Music House, Doolin: they are not only the best way to explore, understand +353 (0) 87 283 6296 @CraftWorksShop (facebook) +353 (0) 86 824 1085 www.doolinmusichouse.com and connect with the landscape of the Burren but they • Moher Cottage: 10. Poulnabrone. • Vaughan’s Barn, Kilfenora: are also all part of the Burren Ecotourism Network and +353 (0) 87 295 9096 www.mohercottage.com +353 (0) 65 708 8004 www.vaughanspub.ie look after the conservation of the Burren as well as 11. Caherconnell. promoting Responsible Tourism. Above the Rock – Unique Flora Below the Rock - The Burren Caves Connect with the source of the Burren Flora with one of our experienced The Burren is a remarkable landscape of hills, valleys, plateaus, cliffs, guides who can help you identify the unique Alpine, Arctic and Mediterranean beaches, caves and limestone pavement. The limestone was formed 300 Flora. Forage for wild herbs, roots, flowers and seaweed and discover their million years ago on a bed of tropical sea, it has been carved into fantastic medicinal value. Breathe in the scent of the meadows of wild flowers near shapes through exposure to earth movements, rainwater and ice sheets. ancient sites and on the edges of the Burren villages. Hidden beneath this highly visual land and seascape is a complex Connect with the source at: underworld of caves, including the longest cave system in Ireland. When visiting the caves ensure to allow yourself extra time to explore • Burren Nature Sanctuary, Kinvarra: +353 (0) 91 637 444 the surrounding wild flower meadows and nature trails. www.bns.ie • Walk with Pius, Corofin: +353 (0) 87 982 8173 www.walkwithpius.com Connect with the source at: • Burren Experience Guided Walks, Corofin: +353 (0) 86 821 9441 www.mullaghmore-burren.com • Doolin Cave, Doolin: +353 (0) 65 707 5761 www.doolincave.ie • Irish Herbal Roots, Lahinch: +353 (0) 87 753 1023 www.irishherbalroots.ie • Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan: +353 (0) 65 707 7036 www.aillweecave.ie • The Farmyard, Dabrien, Corofin: +353 (0) 87 741 3618 www.thefarmyard.ie • Wild Kitchen, Lahinch: +353 (0) 87 687 7890 www.wildkitchen.ie ! ! ! 19/04/2018 09:43 19/04/2018 1 dl.indd - Cover ! ! ! Geopark HeritageTrail .ie burren www. Ballindereen ® Burren Ecotourism Network N18 GEOPARK GEOLOGY ROAD NETWORK Looped Walk Trail Head Burren Way The accommodation providers listed on Flaggy Shore Limestone National Road this leaflet are members of the Burren Mid Clare Way N67 Shale Regional Road Ecotourism Network, by staying with Black Head 16 Ardrahan them you are not only getting the best of Sandstone and Shale Link Road CHECK THESE OUT New Quay Murrooghtoohy Dunguaire R347 accommodation in the Burren you are also contributing Geosite Castle to the conservation of our landscapes, our heritage and 33 Visitor/Education Centre Gleninagh Castle Burrenbeo the Burren Local Communities. N67 Trust Kinvarra Monument C 1 Burren Nature ah Corcomroe Viewinger Point 40 Sanctuary Fanore Beach V Bell Harbour Abbey a l 35 Oughtmama USE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT le y Caher Valley Loop 30 Ballyvaughan Churches Bus Service Black Head Loop Fanore to Ballyvaughan Trek Wood Loop Train Station Fanore 19 Burren Outdoor GUESTHOUSES & B&B Ferry R477 BalinyROAD NETWORK Coole Park An Rath Education Centre 9 Visitor Centre Electric Car Charging Point National Road 7 Aillwee Cave & Hazelwood Lodge Cahermore Regional Road Birds of Prey Centre GET ON YOUR BIKE N67 Ballyallaban
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