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Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club ANNUAL EVENTS edition 3rd Pier Bishopsquarter (7 mins.) 23 Lighthouse 6 ∏ beach Welsh Music Festival Black Head G A L W A Y B A Y 0 24 ∏ Ballyvaughan 15th, 16th & 17th February 2013 Pier N67 Ballyvaughan Opens its Doors and Welcomes the Welsh Community for the Weekend È sea kayaking Bellharbour Of Crack Agus An Ceoil. www.discoverballyvaughan.com R477 Bellharbour Bird Hide 25 Burren Spring Conference (10 mins.) Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan. www.burrencollege.ie 0 27 ATLANTIC Ballyvaughan Farmers Market 8th April 2012 1 Pier OCEAN R477 73 72 22 Opens Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. St John’s Hall, Ballyvaughan 10am – 2pm 2 www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie 3 6 Burren Law School 30th – 31st May 2012 4 To Fanore Ballyvaughan Aims to Recreate the Tradition of Legal Learning Associated with The Brehon Law Schools. (15 mins.) 71 sea kayaking www.burrenlawschool.org 70 Burren in Bloom 30th April – 31st May 2012 69 Celebrating the Burren, a Series of Illustrated Talks and Walks Throughout the Month of To Galway May. The Talks will give People an Understanding and Appreciation of the Burren and its 26 Formation, and how it continues to be a source of great botanical, archaeological, and Food & drink & Food • Activities • Entertainment cultural wealth with its unique wild flowers and ancient sites. • Accommodation • Attractions • Events www.burreninbloom.com 21 • 5 To Ballyvaughan N67 Clare Burren Marathon Challenge 26th May 2012 e P Full / Half / Mini marathon. Enjoy some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and see the Fanore < riches of the Burren in Bloom. 087 7779714 beach www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com Féile An tSamhraidh (Burren Summer Festival) May 30th - June 4th 2012 R Fanore Music, Cycling, Surfing, Walking and kayaking events all weekend. Fun for all the family. www.discoverballyvaughan.com È 6 Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey Centre Open Day on the Friday 1st June 2012. 12noon -5pm 30 maps. Includes 7 year. the throughout 065-7077036. www.aillweecave.ie 22 10 13 31 8 76 Ballyvaughan/Fanore Ballyvaughan Horse & Pony Races 17th June 2012 Start Time 2pm 11 9 18 37 Location: Newtown Lawn. Originally started In 1970, the races returned in 2010 after an 14 38 in happening 74 Hotels absence of 35 years. The races offer a fun day out for all the family with attractions to cater 41 36 29 that’s all to guide A for everybody in the picturesque surroundings of Newtown Castle. 12 39 32 33 Guesthouses www.facebook.com/BallyvaughanRaces 48 42 35 34 45 28 47 46 43 B&B Vintage Car Rally 44 Every Bank Holiday Monday. Meeting Point: Mooney’s Service Station. Self-catering Tour de Burren 23rd June 2012 15 50 An Post Cycle Series. One of the premier sporting cycling events in Ireland. Restaurants www.tourdeburren.com Clare Co. Fanore 16 51 Bars Summer Fair Day Saturday 30th June 52 17 www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie S Services Tri the Burren 14th July 2012 20 St Taxis Sprint Triathlon Ballyvaughan John’s Football field < Ballyvaughan The Harbour Village of Ballyvaughan in the north west Burren provides a stunning backdrop Church Health & Beauty for this unique event. www.tritheburren.ie FANORE VILLAGE 53 P Shopping Harvest Fair Day Saturday 25th August 1. Peregringo Art Studio 11. Fishing Tackle www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie 2. Donour Lodge B&B 12. Seacoast Lodge B&B Ballyvaughan Burren College of Art Summer Workshops 2012 3. Rockyview B&B 13. Mary Greene Self Wood Loop Walk www.burrencollege.ie 4. Fanore Holiday Cottages catering (2 - 2.5 hours) Burren Peaks Walking Festival. 28th – 30th September 2012 5. McCormack’s Caravan 14. Surfview Self catering Promises you a real taste of the Burren offering guided hill and lowland walks. Park 15. Orchid House B&B 65 Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club. www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com 6. Aloha Surf & Kayak 17. Glenvane House The Caveman - A Unique Weekend of Running and Mountain Biking in Aillwee Cave School 18. Noreen Considince Self 67 68 FREE Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012 7. Annally House B&B catering 2012 Aillwee Cave Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Event organisers, Dolmen Sports [email protected] 8. O’Donoghue’s Bar 20. Ben’s Rock Climbing 54 Santa’s Workshop Aillwee Cave 9. Mary Howard’s Guided Clinic Aillwee Cave gets transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 30th Nov through to the 23rd Walks 55 Dec. Santa Claus invites all the boys and girls to visit him and his elves in his workshop. To 10. Siopa Fánóir make that special booking telephone 1890245593. The elves are standing by to take that all important call. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. www.aillweecave.ie www.fanore-info.com N67 Ballyvaughan Christmas Market www.discoverballyvaughan.com Choice of Festive Food and other Christmas Gifts. www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie 56 57 R480 58 To Ennis/Kilfenora WEEKLY EVENTS 61 62 59 66 63 64 60 MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT (5 minutes) Maps not to scale Mondays: Greene’s Bar Tuesdays: Logue’s Lodge Wedendays: Greene’s Bar 5. Mc Cormack’s Caravan Thursdays: Logue’s Lodge BUSINESS DIRECTORY B & B’s 12. Seacoast Lodge 46. Hylands Burren Hotel 8. O’ Donohue’s Bar & Sea- TAXIS 10. Siopa Fán Oir & Fridays: Monk’s Bar 7. Annaly House B&B Fanore 065 7076250 Park Ballyvaughan 065 7077037 food Rest. Est 1911 59. C & T Hackney Craggagh Post Office Fanore Saturdays: Music in various venues EMERGENCY Fanore 065 7076154 www.seacoastbb.net www.hylandsburren.com Fanore 065 7076119 Ballyvaughan Fanore 065 7076115 Sundays: Hylands Burren Hotel Ambulance, Fire, Police [email protected] 32. The Creggs B&B 43. L’Arco Italian Restaurant [email protected] 087 6987470 065 7076131 [email protected] 999 or 112 57. Burren View B&B Ballyvaughan 065 7077234 Ballyvaughan 065 7083900 76. O’ Loclainn’s Bar [email protected] [email protected] Ballyvaughan Farmers Market 22. Rent an Irish Cottage Shannon Doc (out of hours) Ballyvaughan 065 7083083 [email protected] www.burrenrestaurant.com Ballyvaughan 065 7077006 53. Mary & Oliver Mc Namera 23. The Russell Gallery The Village Hall www.burrenveiw.com 54. Turlough House Ballyvaughan& Bellharbour 39. Logue’s Lodge www.irishwhiskeybar.com Bus Hire New Quay Every Saturday 5th May to October from 10.00am - 2.00 pm. 1850 212 999 58. Burren Walking Lodge Ballyvaughan 065 7077119 061 411109 Ballyvaughan 065 7077003 Ballyvaughan 065 7078185 Fresh locally grown and baked produce. 74. Ballyvaughan Gardai [email protected] www.rentacottage.ie www.logueslodge.ie SERVICES 087 2880634 www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie 065 7077002 Ballyvaughan 065 7077037 www.russellgallery.net www.hylandsburren.com 14. Surf View 70. Monks Bar & Restaurant 70. Aran Islands Ferry 42. Quinn’s Craft Shop Burren Art & Crafts Fair ACCOMMODATION 28. Dolmen Lodge B&B SELF CATERING Fanore Ballyvaughan 065 7077059 Bill O’Brien 065 7075555 SHOPPING Ballyvaughan The Village Hall. HOTELS Ballyvaughan 065 7077202 44. Ballyvaughan Village & 087 4182026 [email protected] www.obrianline.com 35. Ballyvaughan Farmer’s 065 7077052 Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm, 6th May to October and Bank Holidays. 63. Gregan’s Castle Hotel [email protected] Country Holiday homes [email protected] 8. O’Donohue’s Bar & 50. Ballyvaughan Service Market www.quinncrafts.com A great array of locally crafted gifts. www.burrencrafts.net/home.html Ballyvaughan 065 7077005 2. Donour Lodge B&B Ballyvaughan 087 2428161 47. The Village Apartments Seafood Rest. Est 1911 Station Ballyvaughan 087 2911092 38. Spar Food Store www.gregans.ie Fanore 065 7076001 www.ballyvaughan-cottages.com Ballyvaughan Fanore 065 7076119 Ballyvaughan 065 7077204 www.Ballyvaughanfarmersmar- Fishing Tackle & Gift Store, Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club 46. Hylands Burren Hotel [email protected] 30. Burren Hoildays 086 6080191 [email protected] 50. Ballyvaughan Post Office ket.ie Ballyvaughan Weekly walk every Sunday morning. For details see website Ballyvaughan 065 7077037 33. Gentian Villa B&B Ballyvaughan 065 6827126 www.ballyvaughan-apartments.com 69. Tea & Garden Rooms Ballyvaughan 065 7077001 34. Burren Art & Crafts Fair 065 7077181 www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com www.hylandsburren.com Ballyvaughan 065 7077042 www.burrenholidays.com 27. Whitethorn Holiday Homes Ballyvaughan 065 7077157 51. Burren Bike Hire Ballyvaughan 086 8111511 [email protected] Burren Kitchen Garden [email protected] 61. Burren Wee Cottages Ballyvaughan www.tearoomsballyvaughan. Ballyvaughan 086 3412875 www.burrencrafts.com 62. Burren Fine Wine & Food GUESTHOUSES Every Bank Holiday Saturday 2 – 5 pm Ballyvaughan 26. Loughrask Lodge Ballyvaughan 065 7077031 087 6877701 com www.burenbike.ie 11. Fishing Tackle Shop Corkscrew Hill Road www.burrenkitchengarden.com 36. Ballyvaughan Lodge Ballyvaughan 065 7077151 www.burrenselfcatering.com www.whitethornholidayhomes.com 48. The Tea Junction 29. Burren Boarding Kennels Fanore 065 7076131 087 7633241 Ballyvaughan 065 7077292 www.loughrasklodge.com 24. Country Cottages Ballyvaughan 086 6080191 Ballyvaughan 065 7077103 [email protected] www.burrenwine.ie Burren Eco Tourism Ireland Accredited Packages: www.ballyvaughanlodge.com 31. Meadowfield B&B Ballyvaughan 065 7077071 EATING OUT [email protected] [email protected] 41. Lillimar Gift Gallery Gregans Ecoescape Adventure, The Gregans Castle Hotel Ecoescape Adventure 56. Cappabhaile House Ballyvaughan 065 7077083 www.rayscottages.com 73. An Fulacht Fia Restaurant 60. Burren College of Art Ballyvaughan is a short two day break designed to give the visitor a close insight into The Ballyvaughan 065 7077260 www.meadowfield.net 4. Fanore Hoilday Cottages Ballyvaughan BARS Ballyvaughan 065 7077200 065 7077344 Burren, its geology, botany, archaeology and social history. The break involves a www.cappabhaile.com 70. Monks B&B Fanore 065 7076164 065 7077300 45. Greenes Bar & Off-Licence www.burrencollege.ie [email protected] guided walk, a birdwatching event, a visit to an organic garden, learning about 25. Drumcreehy House Ballyvaughan 065 7077059 www.fanorecottages.com www.anfulachtfia.com Ballyvaughan 065 7077147 Church R.C.
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