Kilfenora
High Crosses
The main glories of the historically rich cathedral village of Kilfenora are
its high crosses. The village was often referred to as the city of the seven
crosses. They were erected probably back in the 12th century. The crosses
marked out the boundary of the local church. They were also monuments that
celebrated local achievements and reinforced the strong Christian faith.
Aillwee
Cave
Guided tours, lasting 30 minutes,
allow you to observe
beautiful caverns, bridged chasms, underground waterfalls, weird mineral formations and the hibernation
chambers of brown bears which have been extinct in Ireland for centuries.
Facilities include a restaurant, craft shop, information desk and outside and 'The Hazelwood' crafts village.
Poulnabrone
Dolmen
Poulnabrone Dolmen or Portal Tomb in the Burren, is one of the most photographed of all the monuments in
Ireland. Its dramatic siting on the limestone pavements makes as much impact on one's senses as the most
famous piece of modern sculpture does. High praise indeed, for its builders of more than
5,000 years ago.
Polished stone axeheads, a bone pendant and other small pieces of jewellery were also discovered.
Burren
Smokehouse
The Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna produces oak-smoked
Irish Atlantic Salmon. The ancient tradition is explained in their new visitors' centre. Gourmet and Craft Shop.
Audio-visual in English, German, French and Italian.
The
Burren Centre
The Burren Centre in Kilfenora has a new design which will bring to life the dramatic and
fascinating story of the Burren through models, slides, artifacts and information. Admission charge.
Burren Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery and Floral Centre is
Ireland's oldest perfumery shop, and has an outstanding audio visual and
photographic exhibition.
Liscannor
Stone and Rock Shop
The Rock Shop is on the road from Liscannor to the Cliffs of Moher. Liscannor Stone is the name given to a variety of 300 million year old flagstones and sandstones that are risen from the lands in the region.
The Visitors Centre includes: an audio-visual display that highlights the fascinating history of
Liscannor stone and the 'Rock Shop' which displays precious and semi-precious stones from Ireland
and all over the world.
The
Cliffs of Moher
The majestic Cliffs of Moher stand against the might of the Atlantic Ocean. O’Brien’s Tower is located
on the highest cliff and is an exceptional viewing point. The Cliffs can be visited daily, year-round.
O Brien’s tower open daily, March to October. Visitor centre open year round.
Lahinch
Seaworld
At Lahinch Seaworld, on the promenade in Lahinch, visitors can see and experience the underwater life of
the Atlantic Coast. Sharks, rays and conger eels; starfish, lobsters and flatfish can all be viewed in a
giant aquarium. A leisure centre forms part of Seaworld, complete with a 25m indoor swimming pool,
kiddies pool, sauna, jacuzzi, seaview cafe souvenir and beach shop.
Aran
Islands
The legendary Aran Islands, a testimony to man's triumph over the elements, lie just five miles off
the coast of Co. Clare. There are three islands in the group, Inismore, Inismaan and Inisheer. These bastions of ancient Irish culture have bred a hardy
breed of fisherman and farmers whose roots go back way before recorded history and who still speak Gaelic.
Lisdoonvarna
Spa Wells
The only working Spa in Ireland is located in Lisdoonvarna. The Spa Wells Centre offers sulphur baths and therapeutic treatments.
The illuminated sulphur well may be viewed in the Victorian Pump House, where glasses of sulphur water
are dispensed, as in olden times. Mid-day music and dancing during September. Tea rooms and coffee shop
open July to Sept.
Burren Tours, Cahirminnaun, Kilfenora, The Burren,
County Clare, Ireland
