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A R E a a Ttr a C Tio AREA ATTRACTIONS County Clare, Ireland PROVIDED BY Whether you’re looking for a day away from the links or something to keep the family busy, the area around Doonbeg has lots to offer, so it’s easy to get out there and enjoy County Clare. The summer months bring all sorts of events and festivals such as the Willie Keane Festival (traditional music and Irish set dancing), the Doonbeg Jazz Festival, and the Doonbeg Family Festival as well as active pursuits such as horse riding, surfing, sailing, kayaking, cycling, canoeing, windsurfing, orienteering, and archery. To get a real feel for the country, explore a bit. The story goes that you can’t find Ireland but have to let it find you. However … there’s no harm in having a good look for it around the quirky yet quaint villages that dot the countryside. They are so perfect that you could be forgiven for thinking that you had stumbled onto film sets. Convince yourself you haven’t by strolling the streets or entering into one of the very many pubs that are liberally sprinkled about and immersing yourself in conversation with a local. If you fancy going further afield, there are reportedly over 300 castles, 250 ancient churches, seven cathedrals, thousands of earthen and stone forts, more than 100 megalithic tombs, a dozen monasteries plus plenty of stone crosses, round towers, and an assortment of fascinating monuments. And that’s just in western Ireland! (source, www.tourclare.com) And when you’ve seen all of them, you shouldn’t forget the beauties of County Clare, such as the Burren, the Aran Islands, the Cliffs of Moher, and indeed the entire southern coastline of Clare. Please contact the concierge for details and/or assistance in planning an excursion. Telephone: +353 65 9055600 (in the Lodge, simply press the “Concierge” button on your Suite’s telephone) Email: [email protected] NATURAL BEAUTY NATURAL BEAUTY Natural beauty abounds in West Clare, with many sights just a short trip from Doonbeg. Some of the more popular ones include: The Cliffs of Moher The majestic Cliffs of Moher, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Located just north of Lahinch, the Cliffs rise from the Atlantic to heights of 214 m and stretch for 8 km along the coast. The Cliffs claim one of the most astonishing views in Ireland, and on a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as are the valleys and hills of Connemara. While many visitors walk along the cliffs to take in these spectacular views, the scale and beauty of the cliffs can best be appreciated when viewed from sea level. Cruises along the cliffs, allowing viewing from this vantage point, run from Doolin. The sailing schedule is from April to October with sailing times depending on tides. Contact Information: Website: www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to The Cliffs of Moher, approximately 45 minutes. Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to Doolin for Cliffs of Moher cruise, approximately 1 hour. Aran Islands The Aran Islands, three small islands (Inisheer, Inishmaan, and Inishmore) located off the coast of the Burren, are ideal destinations for a day trip from Doonbeg. Inisheer boasts an abundance of nesting birds, Inishmaan is a botanist’s dream, home to over 300 flowering plants, and Inishmore is highly regarded for its ancient stone forts and churches. Ferry service is available from Doolin Pier. The crossing takes less than 30 minutes to the nearest island, Inisheer, and there are several sailings daily from April to September. The crossing to Inishmore takes approximately one hour. Contact Information: Aran Islands Tourist Office Telephone: +353 99 61263 Website: www.visitaranislands.com Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to Doolin Pier, approximately 1 hour. ©Fáilte Ireland ©Fáilte Ireland THE BURREN A vast limestone plateau occupying an area of over one hundred square miles in North Clare, the Burren is home to various flora, both native species and those found only in other parts of the world, as well as many species of animals and birds. Whilst in the Burren area, you may also want to visit: Burren Smokehouse See salmon being freshly smoked, and visit the gourmet store for cheeses, wines, and, of course, smoked salmon! Contact Information: Telephone: +353 65 7074432 Fax: +353 65 7074303 Email: [email protected] Website: www. burrensmokehouse.ie Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to The Burren Smokehouse is approximately 40 minutes. Burren Perfumery and Floral Centre See essential oils being distilled and blended, tour the unique herb garden which contains a large selection of native and exotic plants, and enjoy delicious, organic cuisine in the rose covered Tea Rooms in the grounds of the Perfumery. Contact Information: Telephone: +353 65 7089102 Email: [email protected] Website: www.burrenperfumery.com Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour. Aillwee Cave Situated in the Burren, ����������������������������������������������������������������������������Aillwee is one of the most ancient caves in the area and perhaps in Ireland. Unique to the geology of the Burren, Aillwee enables you to explore a little of what lies under this exciting landscape.���������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Informative guides take visitors along a lit, paved route through 1.3 km of passageways, stopping to view animal remains, waterfalls, and numerous cave formations. For the energetic, a walk up Aillwee Mountain is well worth the effort, revealing a spectacular view of Galway Bay, over to the Maam Mountains, and beyond. At the end of your visit, call in to the Farm Shop and sample Aillwees’ award winning cheeses, local honey, and homemade fudge. Contact Information: Website: www.aillweecave.ie Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Gold Club, approximately 1 hour. Tour Duration: 30 minutes. Doolin Cave Doolin Cave is home to a wondrous geological phenomenon, The Great Stalactite. Measuring almost 7 m in length, it is one of the largest free hanging stalactites in the world and the longest stalactite in the Northern Hemisphere. Even more impressive is that it is held on by a section of calcite less than 0.3 m square. Contact Information: Telephone: +��������������353 65 7075761 Website: www.doolincave.ie Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour. Tour Duration: 45 minutes. Whilst in the Doolin area, you may also want to visit the ����������������������������������������Doolin Crafts Gallery�������������������, �����������������a unique shopping experience featuring anything from women’s designer scarves to contemporary pottery and even a restaurant with wonderful home cooked meals. HISTORICAL SIGHTS AND GARDENS Western Ireland has so many historical sites that visiting them all would be quite a task for even the most dedicated history buff. We recommend a few to get you started: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty, Co Clare Tour the 15th-century castle and its grounds then see the Folk Park which recreates rural life in 19th-century Victorian Ireland complete with vernacular buildings, examples of traditional crafts, and costumed characters. Stay on into the evening for the four-course Medieval Banquet. Start the night with a goblet or two of mead and after the banquet sit back and enjoy the harp and fiddle performers. The Medieval Banquet can also be enjoyed at Knappogue Castle, Quin, a magnificent example of a medieval tower house. The castle is open from April to October. Take time before the banquet to stroll in the beautifully restored 19th-century walled garden. Contact Information: Shannon Heritage Centre Telephone: +353 61 360788 Fax: +353 61 361020 Website: www.shannonheritage.com Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour. ©Fáilte Ireland ©Fáilte Ireland Dunguaire Castle, �����������������invara, Co Clare Dunguaire Castle is a small 17th-century castle built on a rocky promontory, an inspirational site commanding the shores of the majestic Galway Bay, and situated 300 yards outside Kinvara Village. The castle, famed in song and story, has been restored and now gives an insight into the lifestyle of the people who lived from 1520 to modern times. • �������������������������Open daily from mid April September Contact Information: Shannon Heritage Centre Telephone: +353 61 360788 Fax: +353 61 361020 Website: www.shannonheritage.com Journey Information: Located 300 yards outside Kinvara Village on the coast road towards Galway. Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (53 miles). Coole Park and Gardens, Loughrea, Co Galway Coole Park was once the home of Lady Augusta Gregory, dramatist, folklorist, and co-founder of the Abbey Theatre with Edward Martyn of Tullira Castle and Nobel prize-winning poet William Butler Yeats. As the centre of the Irish Literary Revival in the early 20th century, Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, John Millington Synge, and Sean O’Casey all came to experience its magic. Although the house no longer stands, two trails guide visitors through the surroundings that originally drew so many here. “The Family Trail” is an easy 1.75 km walk, taking you past the deer pen, to the site of the house, and into the walled garden to see the Autograph Tree, an old beech where the poets carved their initials. The 4.5 km “Seven Woods Trail” connects the different woods made famous in poetry by Yeats. Depending on the season, you might see bluebells and violets, jays and tree creepers, red squirrels and stoats, butterflies and dragonflies, or swans and other wetland birds. Contact Information: Telephone: +353 91 631804 Fax: +353 91 631653 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coolepark.ie Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Vandeleur Walled Gardens, �ilrush, Co Clare Beautifully constructed old stone walls contain this sheltered walled garden, once the garden of Kilrush House, home to the Vandeleur landlords.
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